• Umbrella, Dh5,876, Dior
    Umbrella, Dh5,876, Dior
  • Bag, price on request, Chanel
    Bag, price on request, Chanel
  • Bracelet, Dh1,100, Chloe at The Outnet
    Bracelet, Dh1,100, Chloe at The Outnet
  • Possession watch, Dh61,500, Piaget
    Possession watch, Dh61,500, Piaget
  • Oh! Tote Ruban bag, Dh5,200, Moynat
    Oh! Tote Ruban bag, Dh5,200, Moynat
  • Earth perfume, Dh520 for 100ml, Loewe
    Earth perfume, Dh520 for 100ml, Loewe
  • Gold boots, Dh2,300, By Far
    Gold boots, Dh2,300, By Far
  • Pendant, price on request, Messika by Kate Moss, Messika
    Pendant, price on request, Messika by Kate Moss, Messika
  • Rose Perfecto lip balm, Dh135, Givenchy at Harvey Nichols Dubai
    Rose Perfecto lip balm, Dh135, Givenchy at Harvey Nichols Dubai
  • Hot Chick sling shoe, Dh3,250, Christian Louboutin
    Hot Chick sling shoe, Dh3,250, Christian Louboutin
  • Une Ile d’Or necklace, price on request, Fred Paris
    Une Ile d’Or necklace, price on request, Fred Paris
  • Sunglasses, Dh2,430, Balenciaga
    Sunglasses, Dh2,430, Balenciaga

Twelve luxury festive gifts for her: From metallic boots to a designer umbrella


Selina Denman
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There are only a couple more weeks left for you to finish off your Christmas shopping, but if you really want to spoil your loved ones, here are some luxury gifts that are bound to make an impression.

For the luxury connoisseur, you can't go wrong with a Chanel handbag, particularly one as whimsical as the bejewelled slot machine-inspired style (price on request) included in our guide above, which is bound to make for a fun and memorable gift.

For the shoe lover, a pair of striking Christian Louboutin heels will always be well received, and the Hot Chick sling shoe (Dh3,250) in pastel purple will hit the right note come spring. For something to see the shoe lover in your life through party season, By Far's metallic gold boots (Dh2,300) will certainly make a festive statement.

Scroll through the gallery above for our full 2022 gift guide for her

Jewellery is also a classic choice, whether in the form of a chunky bracelet by Chloe (Dh1,100) or a delicate pendant from Messika's collaboration with Kate Moss (price on request).

For beauty lovers, Givenchy's Rose Perfecto lip balm (Dh135) is a handbag essential, making it the perfect stocking filler, while for fragrance fans, Loewe's Earth fragrance (Dh520), newly launched for 2022, will be a welcome addition to the collection.

For a classic gift, Dior's monochromatic umbrella (Dh5,876) is the perfect foil for the UAE's sun, while a pair of statement sunglasses from Balenciaga (Dh2,430) will also be perfect for the UAE's winter.

And for those looking to really make a statement, investing in a classic timepiece, such as the Possession watch from Piaget (Dh61,500), will make for a truly memorable memorable gift this Christmas.

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  • Debut Carbon EVO turntable Dh2,124, Pro-Ject at Farfetch
    Debut Carbon EVO turntable Dh2,124, Pro-Ject at Farfetch
  • Double G maxi bag, Dh15,100, Gucci
    Double G maxi bag, Dh15,100, Gucci
  • Nano Coffee grinder, Dh452, Timemore
    Nano Coffee grinder, Dh452, Timemore
  • Patchwork belt, Dh1,636, Etro
    Patchwork belt, Dh1,636, Etro
  • Backpack, Dh7,250, Givenchy
    Backpack, Dh7,250, Givenchy
  • Pool slides, Dh1,720, Burberry
    Pool slides, Dh1,720, Burberry
  • Special-edition Jimi Hendrix pen, Dh4,388, Montblanc
    Special-edition Jimi Hendrix pen, Dh4,388, Montblanc
  • Set of glasses, Dh1,000, Dolce & Gabbana at Farfetch
    Set of glasses, Dh1,000, Dolce & Gabbana at Farfetch
  • Door mat, Dh645, Off-White
    Door mat, Dh645, Off-White
  • Zippy coin holder, Dh1,500, Moynat
    Zippy coin holder, Dh1,500, Moynat
  • Speed 2.0 sneakers, Dh3,750, Balenciaga
    Speed 2.0 sneakers, Dh3,750, Balenciaga
  • Big Bang Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 watch, price on request, Hublot
    Big Bang Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 watch, price on request, Hublot
  • Twelve gifts for men who can be tricky to buy for
    Twelve gifts for men who can be tricky to buy for
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Ms Davison came to Dubai from Kerala after her marriage in 1996 when she was 21-years-old

Since 2001, Ms Davison has worked at many affordable schools such as Our Own English High School in Sharjah, and The Apple International School and Amled School in Dubai

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Favourite cuisine: Italian food

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Should late investors consider cryptocurrencies?

Wealth managers recommend late investors to have a balanced portfolio that typically includes traditional assets such as cash, government and corporate bonds, equities, commodities and commercial property.

They do not usually recommend investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies due to the risk and volatility associated with them.

“It has produced eye-watering returns for some, whereas others have lost substantially as this has all depended purely on timing and when the buy-in was. If someone still has about 20 to 25 years until retirement, there isn’t any need to take such risks,” Rupert Connor of Abacus Financial Consultant says.

He adds that if a person is interested in owning a business or growing a property portfolio to increase their retirement income, this can be encouraged provided they keep in mind the overall risk profile of these assets.

Updated: December 07, 2022, 9:09 AM