The holiday and festive season is fast-approaching, bringing a time of celebration, gifting, and traditions. We’ve partnered up with Ahmed ElSayed, content creator and founder of Twisted Curlz, for the holiday wishlist of gifts guaranteed to be a hit.

“The holiday season for me is all about spending time with family and those close to you, snuggled up on the couch watching holiday movie favorites and enjoying a hot chocolate, or in my case, a great excuse to enjoy all the popular winter sweets such as pumpkin pie and s'mores. It is also a great time to experiment with your wardrobe and try new things with layering, mixing and matching textures, digging out all your coats and jackets that have been hibernating during the summer season. With only a few months to enjoy the drop in temperature, I will be enjoying the festive season walking and dining outdoors. Here’s what's on my wish list for giving and receiving, creating memories of cheer and joy.” Ahmed ElSayed

Fendi Knit Sweater

“The holiday season is all about comfortable luxe knitwear. Playing it safe and going for a staple wardrobe colour, such as black allows you to dress up the sweater with a shirt underneath or dress it down and wear it as it is. A great piece to wear while attending those festive outdoor dinners too.”

Skin Savers

“A perfect stocking-filler or for the skincare junkie, I recommend anything from Estée Lauder skincare. With the changes in weather and busy work schedules, my go-to is the Advanced Night Repair Complex. A great formula to include in your daily grooming routine, I usually apply it every morning and evening after using a facial cleanser, and I am always left with this great glow. I’ll definitely be stocking up on this for the holiday period.”

Prada Hat

“We all have those bad hair days, so look into buying one of this year's trendiest accessories: the bucket hat. This iconic staple piece from Prada will instantly elevate your look, keeping you on-trend whatever the weather.”

Breitling Watch

“A piece to add to your daily watch collection, if you are someone like me who is always on the go, is the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41. I’ve been wearing it for a while, and it fits my day-to-night wardrobe perfectly — from morning swims to road trips, meetings or hanging out with friends. The design and look are very versatile, fitting perfectly into your everyday routine and making it the ultimate gift for every kind of man.”

Burberry Pants

“A well-fitted pair of tailored pants can be worn throughout the day with a t-shirt, light jacket and sneakers — or dress them up with Chelsea boots and knitwear for a smarter evening dinner. I also love the neutral shade of these pants, they’re perfect for evenings set against the dunes.”

Bottega Venetta Bag

“Investing in a belt bag adds an extra layer to your cooler weather looks and allows you to have all your items in one place while you’re out and about. This style by Bottega Venetta marries the brand’s new vision with a contemporary twist, and is added straight to the top of my wishlist!”

Frederic Malle Candle

“One of my favorite holiday gifts to give friends and family are candles. They are a great way to share your favorite scents with those around you, creating memories that will always remind you of one another. Frederic Malle’s Russian Night is my go-to choice this season as it carries notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and sandalwood, which sets the perfect scent for the festive holiday.”

Gucci Chelsea Boots

“I love this Gucci reincarnation of the classic Chelsea boot, with the drop in temperature — I'll be putting away my sandals and embracing a colder-weather footwear approach. This Gucci pair are the ultimate investment for effortless style during the winter months.”

"If you're looking to go on a mini road trip to escape the city's hustle and bustle, enjoy the outdoor weather and see animals roaming around, then visit Al Qudra Lake."

"A great festive nightspot is Mythos, especially dining on the outdoor terrace, under the ferry lights, while enjoying their delicious crispy filo pastry rolls filled with vanilla custard, yum!"