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Top 10 Play Time Gifts for the Little Ones this Festive Season

by Eddie Rayner

As we move into cooler weather, parents across the GCC are beginning to think about the festive months ahead, with plans underway for visitors and travel, and of course the impending annual wish list from their little and loved ones.

With a notoriously busy season ahead, below we have saved shoppers some of the hassles that come with finding the perfect gift with our ‘top 10’ shortlist that highlights some of the best treats for little ones this season.  

Zoo Ride-On Toy – AED 475: Skip Hop offers a fantastic range of fun toys and play items that are perfect to get the kids excited at this time of year. The best-selling cute and colourful Ride-On Toy is designed to grow with your little one for three stages of fun. The Ride-On Toy is suitable for ages one to four years old and comes in the form of a dog, a fox and a unicorn.

New: Celestial Dreams Activity GymAED 555: Packed with a galaxy of fun for babies, this dreamy activity gym features a celestial-themed playmat with plush quilting details and a crescent moon pillow for tummy time play. A removable shooting star baby mirror encourages self-recognition, while five nocturnal friends engage your baby’s senses with music, sounds, textures and more.

Zoo Bark-ista Set – AED 289: Zoo Bark-ista Set gives children the chance to build their own café treats! Loaded with a whole ‘latte’ fun, little ones will love to make and serve yummy ‘drinks’ like a real barista. A fill and drop filter, real coffee shop sounds with all the extras make this 19-piece set perfect for pretend play. Suitable for kids aged three years and over.

Find Skip Hop toys at Mumzworld, First Cry, Just Kidding, Early Learning Center, Mom Store, Carters, and Five Little Ducks.

6 Kids + 6 Houses + 6 Trees – AED 249: Suitable for babies, dëna toys, originating from Spain, are designed as a teether toy that can entertain young ones by being stacked and used for free play. Super safe and possible to be used as baking moulds, 6 Kids + 6 Houses + 6 Trees comes in pastel and neon colour and is BPA, PVC, latex and phthalate-free and made with 100% platinum silicone.

Find at Mumzworld, First Cry, Mamas and Papas, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn Kids, Just Kidding, Bumble Bee, Mom Store, Elli Junior.


Little ones will love to make and serve yummy ‘drinks’ like a real barista


Fanfan The Fawn – AED 135: Fanfan the Fawn is a brand-new animal that is now available from Sophie la Girafe, the world acclaimed teether for infants. Made using 100% natural rubber and food-grade paint, she is completely safe for babies and is perfectly suited to help soothe the gums during teething. Fanfan stimulates the senses from three months old.

Find at Mumzworld, First Cry, Mamas and Papas, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn Kids, Just Kidding, Bumble Bee, Early Learning Center and Mom Store.

Vintage Car – AED 699: A super popular selection amongst parents and for young and aspiring vintage car collectors, kids from the age of 18 months get to experience a stunning metallic car from the French toy brand, Vilac. A best-seller and available in Black, Grey, Polar White, Red, Light Pink and Light Blue, all cars are self-assembled, saving parents any agitation!


Curious children can enjoy 32-pages of timeless classic stories in Sassi’s engaging and interactive books


Cuistot Lagoon Kitchen – AED 735: Little ones can enjoy a classic children’s pretend and play toy with this high-quality treasure, and follow their young dream to become a top chef! The Cuistot Lagoon Kitchen is a beautiful wooden kitchen for children. The set is self-assembly and suitable for children over three years old.

Find Vilac toys at Mumzworld, Crate and Barrel, First Cry, Pottery Barn Kids, Just Kidding and Elli Junior.

Highwaykick 1 – AED 475: The Highwaykick is the ideal companion for children aged one to five. With its impressive stability, it offers even the youngest the possibility to move safely and comfortably while sitting. Available in nine different colours, find the perfect choice for little ones this festive season; Ash, Blueberry, Forest, Kiwi, Lemon, Peach, Rose and Steel. New to the GCC and in limited edition is the Black and Gold version.


The Cuistot Lagoon Kitchen is a beautiful wooden kitchen for children


Highwaykick 3 LED – AED 425: The Highwaykick 3 LED is the perfect toy for children aged three to six years. Featuring cool and white luminous wheels, just like Highwaykick 1 it offers children safe and smooth stability for playtime. The Highwaykick 3 LED has a foldable handlebar and comes in eight colours: Ash, Blueberry, Forest, Kiwi, Lemon, Rose, Peach and Steel.

Highwaykick 5 LED – AED 585: Kids and adults can enjoy the Highwaykick 5 LED – the ultimate kickboard by Scoot & Ride. With high-grip and shock-absorption, it features jumbo white LED wheels on the front and handlebar height can be adjusted. With a completely new design, it has anti-slip rubber on its deck providing grip for all weather conditions. Available in four colours: Ash, Steel, Forest and Peach, the Highwaykick 5 LED is perfect for those aged above five years old.

Shop at First Cry, Mumzworld, Pottery Barn Kids, Five Little Ducks, Crate and Barrel and Bumble Bee.

Die-Cut Reading – AED 105: Curious children can enjoy 32-pages of timeless classic stories in Sassi’s engaging and interactive books, which feature cut-out pages that bring each well-loved story to life. The selection includes classic tales Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Pinocchio, The Snow Queen and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Suitable for age five and above.

Travel, Learn and Explore – AED 115: The Sassi Travel, Learn and Explore collection is incredible for educating children in a fun and engaging way. Kids can test their memory and learn by reading the 32-page book and assembling a 205-piece puzzle. Exciting topics include a new focus on The Sea, as well as The Earth, Animals Endangered Species, Dinosaurs, Space the Solar System and The Human Body. Suitable for children over six years of age.

Discover SASSI at First Cry, Mumzworld, Pottery Barn Kids, Crate and Barrel, Magrudy’s, Bookworm, Birds n’ Bees, Bumble Bee.

Happy festive shopping!