When May 14 rolls in, celebrate Mom with one or two of these thoughtful, creative gifts ideas she’ll never forget.
Book a ticket for two and enter the magical world of Mary Poppins in Dubai Opera
If your mom won’t be delighted with the “Practically Perfect” nanny, Mary Poppins, we don’t know what will. Just in time for Mother’s day, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh have brought the multi-award-winning musical Mary Poppins and it’s a show made perfect for a date night with your mom on this very special day.
This 1964 film that tells the magical story of the world’s favorite nanny has been triumphantly and spectacularly adapted pretty well into a musical with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Let us also commend the production design and the costumes. Bravo!
Mary Poppins is playing in Dubai Opera until May 25; tickets start at Dh250. For more information visit www.dubaiopera.com.
Instead of fresh flowers, give your mom this Baylis & Harding boudoire luxury bag set from Lifestyle
This floral clutch bag with fresh fragrance from Baylis and Harding comes with a dainty packaging luxury bath and body care products inside. This gift set is priced at Dh 89 and is available at all Lifestyle stores across the UAE.
Give your busy mom this perfect pair of Steve Madden soles
Give your mom comfort and an ease of doing her everyday errands with this low-heel Steve Madden sandals. This metallic gold shade pair is priced at Dh299.
Pick the right bag for your mom at Carpisa
We trust our moms’ judgement all the time because so far it has done us good. So, trust that when choosing a bag she’d rather choose quality over fancy, durability versus style. This multifunctional Carpisa bag says so much about her preference that’s why we recommend you to pick it for her special day. This bag is priced at Dh 299 and is available at all Carpisa stores nationwide.
Treat your mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch at Flow Kitchen
On May 12, Fairmont The Palm is hosting an international brunch dedicated for moms from 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Apart from the scrumptious food prepared by the 5-star hotel’s chef, there will be spa prize giveaways, too. Flow Kitchen is known for their innovative culinary classics offerings from around the globe. The daily changing buffet offers the world on a plate with traditional and contemporary dishes to suit every palate, with flavors from the Middle East, India, Asia and the Mediterranean overlooking the panoramic views of the Dubai Marina.
For reservations, email [email protected] or call +971 4 457 3457.
Try traditional Filipino dishes and Pan Asian cuisine favorites with mom and the fambam at Hot Palayok
There’s a new Filipino restaurant in Karama that you and your family must try, the newly-opened Hot Palayok Grill and Restaurant. This restaurant, which occupies a huge area in Karama, was opened on May 4 with singer-actor Billy Crawford gracing the event by hosting a mini-concert. The casual dining restaurant offers traditional Filipino dishes and Pan Asian cuisine favorites plus a wide selection of desserts and beverages.
Pamper your mom with basic essentials from Organic Harvest
Make your mom wake up to eyes that are fresh, and ready to take on the world, seeing it in a new and happy light, every day with Organic Harvest anti-dark cirlce cream and anti-dark circle serum. These duo stimulates blood circulation, improves skin tone and color, and combats dark circles and dull complexion. It also reduces fine lines, all the while pampering the delicate area around eyes. Price are Dh 115 and Dh 125 respectively. Products are available at Lifestyle.
