It’s father’s day next week – and while there’s nothing that dad loves more than a homemade card, how about getting him a special gift to match? Whether he’s a bit of a style icon or a gadget guy, we’ve found five awesome gifts that are guaranteed a huge smile.

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Is your hair looking a little flat rather than fab? As we reach the dizzying heights of summer and the dreaded humidity, our locks can take a serious turn for the worst. Throw in chlorine to the mix after an abundance of pool days and frizzy, dry tresses are fast becoming our new best friend. However, help is at hand mamas! With the right products and a little bit of prep, you can rock healthy locks faster than you can say ‘drab to fab’!

Scroll through the gallery for some of our top tips and go-to’s for when we need a helping hair hand…

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Beach season is upon us! And if, like us, you’re not feeling bikini ready yet then we’re here to help with a very special invite to join us at a mama morning of shopping, treats and the chance to win AED 1000 to spend in store at Sand Dollar’s store launch in Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, yippee!

Next Tuesday, 20 March (mark it down in your diaries, pronto) between 10am and 12pm we’ll be ready to raid the rails and snap up some seriously sassy swimmers while nibbling on scrummy treats and chatting over a coffee or two. And as for the competition? All you gotta do to win is click fun pictures of you and your gal pals at the designated “Flower wall” and tag @sanddollardubai & @sassymamadubai on your Instagram post. Everyone who attends gets to meet other mamas, try on the latest trends in bikini, a discount code to get 10% off your next purchase online, and the much needed cuppa paired with a few surprises. Perfect!

Sand Dollar is one of our fave finds for beach and swimwear, with loads of beautiful essentials for the whole family. Whether you’re planning on swimming laps or spending the day on the sand, Sand Dollar will have you covered and ready to make a splash with the hottest swimsuits of the season.

So, mamas, just to recap – we want you to join us for a morning of shopping and a cuppa at Sand Dollar’s brand new store, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam. Ok? To confirm, all you need to do is fill in your details in the form below (we have limited spaces and the entry to the event will close once the spaces are full). So hurry up, mamas. See you there!

Event Details:

When?
Tuesday, 20 March, 10am – 12pm 

Where is the event:
The Sand Dollar Store, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam (Lower Grouund Level), Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeira Road, Umm Suqeim 3 – Dubai

This event is now fully booked out.

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We’re all about spreading some festive cheer now that it’s only 50 days until Santa visits, so we couldn’t be more excited that Christmas has come early at brilliant British department store John Lewis! Join us for the launch of the store’s Christmas collection this weekend from Thursday, 9 November to Saturday, 11 November with all kinds of festive goodies, discounts, gifts and more.

Whether you need a helping hand in selecting the perfect Christmas tree (which, by the way, John Lewis will deliver for FREE!), you’re on the hunt for festive tableware to impress your guests or looking to get started with decorations or gifts for this holiday season, John Lewis is your one-stop shop for all things festive! What’s better, they are offering a 20% discount on the entire Christmas collection for their 3 day launch – hooray!

To make this the complete family experience (isn’t Christmas all about spending time with family?) there’ll be workshops and tutorials on everything from how to decorate your home to cute ways to gift wrap, kids activities (from 4pm – 7pm) including face painting and gingerbread icing and gifts for everyone who makes a purchase too.

See you at John Lewis, mamas! (with Christmas bells on…)

Event details:
When: Thursday, 9 November to Saturday, 11, November, All Day long
Where: John Lewis, Robinsons, 2/F, Dubai Festival City Mall
How much: Free!

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We’ve rounded up the best gifts in fashion, beauty, tech and more, so get shopping or booking mamas and make papa feel special!

Some Sleep (Kind of…)

I ♡ BABA at Robinsons Department Store

What to give the man who has EVERYTHING – except maybe enough sleep now that the kiddos insist on sharing your bed?! We know just the thing – some gorgeous bed linen with complimentary bespoke embroidery – because if there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to help him catch a few zzzs it’s a new set of cool sheets to slip between (and a memo to the kids that a good 8 hours would be much appreciated!). Or maybe he’d like his own personalised towels to make his bathroom corner that much cooler (or as the ultimate gym bag accessory?). Super duper department store Robinsons is offering complimentary emroidering on all bed and bath linen over AED 100 until June 24^th. And If dad’s into grooming (or if he needs a bit of a helping hand and a step away from soap and water) then a free one-to-one expert consultation with Tom Ford beauty is a perfect choice. Whatever your papa is into, the Robinsons Department Store I ♡ BABA selection is guaranteed to make him happy this Father’s Day.

To book an appointment with Tom Ford Beauty at Robinsons call +971 (0) 47063910
www.robinsons.me

Fashion

The Dude T-shirt

These quality-designed tees are our new favourite basics for our boys. We love the fun slogans embroidered on each item and the cut is pretty perfect too. The only thing left for you to do is to choose your tag line, Is your man “the dude” or is he your typical “bad boy”?

AED 245, from Maison Labiche at Boutique 1

Slim Cut Check Silk Tie

Available in 7 colours, this silk jacquard is a woven tie and will ensure papa looks super smart at work. Adding texture and a solid design to his attire, you can rest assured he will be very happy with his new Italian offering.

AED 775, from Burberry

Beauty

Travel Shaving Kit

The Art of Shaving travel set is an amazing gift choice for Fathers Day. Featuring a pre-shave oil, shaving cream, an aftershave balm, a brush, and razor, as well as a lovely travel case, your man is sure to be able to refine The Perfect Shave.

AED 455, from Namshi.com

Tuscan Leather Eau de Parfum

This bestselling Parfum from Tom Ford’s Private Blend collection is powerful and intense. Yes, it smells of leather, with notes of woodiness and jasmine, and lasting shades of amber complete this seductive scent.

AED 940, Tom Ford, available at Sephora

Tech

Tile Slim
Does your man have trouble locating his belongings? The newest model of the Tile is the perfect tracking device. It’s as thin as two credit cards put together and is an ideal friend for his keys, wallet, phone or laptop. What a fab gift!

AED 135, available at souq.com

DJI Spark

Pre-order this mini-drone dad this year. This, the hottest newest gadget around, features all of DJI’s signature technologies and is available in five different colours.  Spark inspires, empowers and captures moments creatively directly from the hand. Amazing!

AED 1,999, available to pre-order at RC Corner

Classic Gift

A Book – Men without Women

Frequently nominated Nobel Prize author, Murakami introduces his humorous short stories. Featuring seven tales, the book explores the lives of men who find themselves alone, and each and every one is brilliant in its own way!

AED 94 from Kinokuniya

Leather Cardholder

A man can’t have enough cardholders and we love this Saffiano leather Prada number. With six credit card slots and in a beautiful Baltic blue, choose this classic for your gift to daddy this year.

1015 AED, from mrporter.com

F&B

The Smoking Gun

What’s next right? We know!  But honestly, we hear it’s all the craze. Gift daddy a Smoking Gun and expect Michelin star tasty food. To be honest, our men can use all the help they can get in the kitchen so we say YES to this cooking essential.

AED 480, Lakeland Stores

Engraved Glass Tumblers

A set of glasses is a great gift for a father and we love Zara Home’s offerings. With a large selection to choose from, you can find the ideal set to suit your man and his tipple of choice of course.

AED 35, from Zara Home

Personalised

Daddy and Us book

Letterfest always comes up trumps in the gift department and we love this Daddy and Us books. Personalise with names, pets, daddy’s job and more to create the sweetest story for bedtime.

AED 105, from notonthehighstreet

Personalised Wallet

It might be cheesy but we LOVE these personalised wallets, and so will dad, we promise! After all, what’s better than a lovely note from your son or daughter to remind you of their love; a crumb of comfort every time you open your wallet to dispense more money of your hard earned money!

AED 95, from Findmeagift.co.uk

Experiences for Daddy and Child

Aventura Parks

Treat daddy and your teen to a fun filled day together at the tree top adventure parks. Let their relationship reach new heights as they explore the forests and enjoy thrilling zip lines and circuits.

From AED 95, a Ramadan special, at Aventura Parks

Fireman Sam: Alien Alert

A trip to the cinema is always fun and Fireman Sam is still showing in most cinemas in Dubai. Watch Sam and his team investigate the sudden alien activity and save everyone in Pontypandy.

From AED 35, at Vox Cinemas

Daddy Treat Experiences

Ocean Active

For dads that rise early in the morning and love being out on the water, a fishing trip might be just the ticket to thanking him for his support.  Ocean Active offer tailor-made fishing excursions, from deep-sea fishing to fly fishing, and more, that are fun and relaxing at the same time.

A Round of Golf

Treat papa to a few hours of me time at the golf course. This championship golf course also boasts a luxury club with facilities to enjoy, and dad can even have a lesson to brush up on those strokes if need be.

From AED 245, at The Els Club

A trip to the Barbers

Yes men need a bit of TLC sometimes too and what better way to spoil your man than a pampering session at 1847. Whether you choose to buy him The Perfect Shave or another luxurious treatment, the experience is certain to be indulging in every way.

AED 70 for The Perfect Shave, at 1847

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We have just over a month to browse, order, and buy the perfect gift for Father’s Day, mama! The big day falls on Sunday, 19 June – and gives us the ideal opportunity to show the man of the house how appreciated he really is. Looking for ideas to keep you busy on the day? We’ve lined up 10 of the best activities for Dads to do with their little ones in Dubai to get the fam started! And if you’re still in need of some gift-spiration, then fear not, the Sassy Mama Dubai team has rounded up a gift guide of present ideas to put the biggest smile on his face…

Fingerprint cufflinks from Smallprint Dubai

A gift that is both useful and sentimental gets a big tick from us, which is why we love the cufflinks made by the company Smallprint Dubai. After arranging an appointment for imprints of your child’s fingerprints, they will create polished silver cufflinks so that Daddy is reminded of his brood in those board meetings!

From Dhs550. Order by calling 055 445 7925 or through Facebook Page www.facebook.com/smallprint.dubai

 Matching Daddy and Son Swimshorts from DXBeach

If you spend your weekends on the beach, why not treat Dad to a pair of stylish, Dubai-inspired swim shorts (with a matching pair for his mini me!) We love the designs by company DXBeach, with prints including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Camels, and Palm Jumeirah.

Men from Dhs199, Boys from Dhs169. Visit www.dxbeachwear.com or email info@dxbeachwear.com to order.

 Summer Membership at Arabian Ranches Golf Club

If he loves golf enough to keep going through the steamy summer months, he will definitely appreciate a Summer Membership to Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Sign him up this month and he’ll be able to play until the end of September, with unlimited rounds of golf, complimentary shared cart, free driving range access, special dining discounts, and discounted lessons to polish his skills.

From Dhs4,995. Call 04 366 4700.

Skull Print Towel at Little Majlis

If Dad often ends up using a Mickey Mouse towel on the beach, why not treat him to something of his own, with a stylish, masculine print? Perfect for beach days or taking to the gym, this on-trend skull-print towel is by the brand Oteki at Little Majlis.

Dhs170 at www.littlemajlis.com

Home Barista Training at Raw Coffee

If Daddy can’t start his day without a mug of strong coffee, why not let the professionals teach him how to make his favourite tipple? Raw Coffee run Domestic Barista courses at their Al Quoz headquarters, so that every cup he makes in the future is a winner.

From Dhs500. Visit www.rawcoffeecompany.com

Boss Bottled Oud

If he’s running low on his favourite scent, this masculine blend of spicy leather notes and smokey oud, will go down a treat when he pulls off the wrapping paper.

From Dhs455 at Paris Gallery, Sephora, or www.wojooh.com

Arabian Summer Saga Food Tour with Frying Pan Adventures

Satisfy his tastebuds with a voucher for a Frying Pan Adventure Tour; a cultural dining experience around the Creek. Meeting after the sun sets, the tour will include four eating stops as he munches his way through a four course dinner of Lebanese, Palestinian, Iraqi and Persian specialties. The perfect gift for foodies!

Dhs388. Visit www.fryingpanadventures.com

Leather Travel Bag at Zara Man

If Dad travels a lot with work, a leather holdall will come in super handy – and it doesn’t have to cost a small fortune. In the softest, best quality leather, this number by Zara Man will fit everything he needs, whilst looking pretty dapper too!

Dhs669 at Zara Stores www.zara.com

Spa Voucher at 1847 Male Spa

Whether it’s a traditional shave, a gentleman’s facial, or a traditional Thai massage, Dad will love the chance to visit a slick, stylish men’s spa for grooming and relaxation. With locations in Emirates Towers, City Walk, Grosvenor House, Mirdiff City Center, and JBR The Walk, he can pop into the most convenient 1847 Male Spa when he finally heads out of the office.

Various values. Call 04 339 4801 or visit www.1847uae.com

Sony MDR-100 Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones at Virgin Megastore

These award-winning, high-resolution audio quality headphones will bring a smile to the face of gadget-loving Dads. Available in five shades, they make the perfect gift for frequent travellers with a sense of style.

Dh1,399. Virgin Megastore.

He deserves it, mama!

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