It’s never too early to treat yourself
The festive season may be all about giving, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat yourself, too. And what’s better than a gift that keeps on giving every day of the month?
Here’s our pick of the best Advent calendars available in the UAE for Christmas 2026.
Charlotte Tilbury
Fans of cult beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury will be delighted to know the brand’s staple-packed advent calendar is now available in the UAE – both in Beauty Wonderland stores and on the official regional website. This year’s Hollywood Beauty Wonderland 15 perfectly packaged makeup and skincare products, including full-sized Pillow Talk Matte Revolution Medium Lipstick, Hollywood Beauty Light Wand and Lip Cheat Contour Duo, as well as travel-sized Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara.
Price: Dhs1,050
Buy it: ae.charlottetilbury.com
AVANTCHA
For tea lovers, AVANTCHA’s winter wonderland-themed Christmas Advent calendar is the perfect way to begin every day of December in the build-up to Christmas Day. The design takes inspiration from a picture-perfect alpine Christmas, dressed in holiday hues of red and gold, and behind each of the 24 doors is a different bio-silk teabag tea, perfect for a warming way to start each December morning.
Price: Dhs300
Buy it: avantcha.com (from November 6)
Dior
Upping the luxe for advent calendars this year, the Dhs3,000 Dior Advent calendar is a show-stopper, designed to look like the legendary facade of 30 Avenue Montaigne in the shape of the iconic Dior star. At the centre, a beautiful gingerbread-styled centerpiece features a couture gown dressed with floral motifs. Behind each of the 24 doors is a different Dior creation, from mini fragrances to makeup, skincare and scented candles.
Price: Dhs3,000
Buy it: dior.com
Lush
Creators of arguably some of the world’s most famous – and fragrant – bath bombs, Lush will drop not one – but two – advent calendars this year. The flagship Lush Advent Calendar comes in a reusable wicker hamper, and features 25 Lush treats, including fan favourites across bath bombs, fragrances and candles, as well as 10 exclusives, including a snowcake and rose perfume. The 29 ½ High Street Advent Calendar is all about bath bombs and bubble bars, with 25-doors featuring five gift exclusives, including Snoozy Bear and Honey Bear bath bombs.
Price: Dhs1,295 for The Lush Advent Calendar, Dhs795 for The 29 ½ High Street Advent Calendar
Buy it: lush.com
The Body Shop
Keep winter skin hydrated with The Body Shop’s Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar. Inside this year’s advent calendar there’s 24 pocket-sized treats designed to give you all the festive feels, hydrating skin from head to toe. Think mango body butter, strawberry lip butter, satsuma shower gel and pink grapefruit hand cream.
Price: Dhs429
Buy it: thebodyshop.ae
Sephora
Beauty lovers, Sephora Collection’s premium beauty advent calendar forgoes the traditional design this year for a sparkly vanity case, which houses 24 Sephora Collection beauty surprises. Inside, you’ll find a festive mix of make-up, skincare and accessories, including 17 full-size products, two travel-sized products and five accessories, plus an exclusive product made for December 24.
Price: Dhs510
Buy it: sephora.ae
Bloomingdale’s
The Beauty Calendar by Bloomingdale’s features 12 days of luxurious treats within each neatly packaged draw, from some of the brand’s biggest names. Revitalise your complexion with 111Skin, La Prairie or Natura Bissé, and elevate your festive look with products from MAC, Dolce & Gabbana and Make Up For Ever, then unwind with Rituals body oil and Amouage’s fragrance trio.
Price: Dhs2,199
Buy it: bloomingdales.ae
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