6 last-minute holiday gift ideas with regional flair

6 last-minute holiday gift ideas with regional flair

If you have run out of time and are looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas, here are six options with regional influences that are easy to find and suitable for a range of tastes.

  1. Bateel dates
    Bateel dates
    Known for their premium dates, Bateel’s assorted gift boxes are a classic option that works for hosts, colleagues or family gatherings.
  2. Makeup sets
    Makeup sets
    Huda Beauty, the brand founded by US Iraqi entrepreneur Huda Kattan, offers festive sets that bundle best-selling makeup essentials, making them an easy option for beauty lovers.
  3. Arabic coffee and dallah set
    Arabic coffee and dallah set
    A traditional coffee pot paired with Arabic coffee beans from Saudi brand Camel Step Coffee offers a culturally rooted gift suited for the season.
  4. Scented candle
    Scented candle
    Candles inspired by oud, amber or musk, from Arabian Oud, offer an easy last-minute gift, adding familiar regional notes to any home during the holidays.
  5. Silk scarf
    Silk scarf
    Lumena Maison offers a range of printed silk scarves featuring calligraphy or geometric patterns that make versatile, wearable gifts, combining cultural references with everyday style.
  6. Bakhoor
    Bakhoor
    Bakhoor sets or decorative incense burners from Saudi fragrance house Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi make practical gifts that reflect regional traditions while fitting into modern homes.