The Tab’s 2024 Christmas gift guide: Great gifts for every type of person in your life

It’s that time of year again! Here we are, deep in the trenches of Christmas time. The Holiday’s been on three times, the first anaemic mince pie has been eaten, you’re on the verge of getting a Festive Bake. December is here and you’ve finally got to give in and buy some gifts.

Relax, breathe, take a moment – we’ve got this. The Tab’s 2024 Christmas gift guide is about to inspire your socks off, making sure everyone from your fave host to your fave clean girl gets a gift they will actually like.

The chronically online friend

Bose Headphones – £299.55

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are perfect for anyone, really. With world-class noise cancellation, quieter than ever before, they come with breakthrough spatialise audio for immersive listening, no matter the content or source. Elevated design and luxe materials for unrivalled comfort. It’s everything music makes you feel taken to new highs.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Laptop, Snapdragon X Plus, Sapphire Blue – £719

If you’ve got a tech-obsessed friend or sibling (and some money to spend), it doesn’t get more impressive than this laptop. It comes in a very fun blue colour, with the Snapdragon X Plus processor, which is built for AI. That means 26.6 hours of battery life, and a clear full HD screen with plenty of vibrant colours. Plus it weighs as much as a snack – 1.19kg – so is perfect for carrying around to lectures.

Can’t-go-wrong gifts for her

Okiki Skincare candle sets – £45

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This holiday season, gift a piece of serenity, strength, and tradition with Okiki Skincare’s exclusive candle gift sets. Beautifully crafted and inspired by the rich heritage of African deities, these gift sets embody the essence of Oshun, Yemoja, ÒsanyÍn, and Sángó. Each set contains three mini candles infused with carefully selected fragrances that transport you to a world of warmth and tranquility, making them the perfect choice for Christmas gifting.

Batch Coffee subscription – £18

Every girl with her life together needs a coffee subscription. Batch Coffee Club is a specialty coffee subscription showcasing some of the best coffee around the world. The coffee it includes is all ethically sourced and the packaging is home compostable.

Online Home Shop microwavable foot warmer – £17

This gift is the perfect stocking filler, and she will thank you forever for it. Cold feet are a thing of the past. This foot warmer comes with a removable pack that you place in the microwave, heat up, slot back in and then nestle your feet in the cushion. Dreamy.

Drowsy Sleep Mask – £69

The only thing better than getting a good night’s sleep? Looking boujie whilst doing so. The Drowsy Sleep Mask is the solution to your sleep problems. Clinically proven to enhance skin and with 100 per cent blackout design, you won’t be blamed for wanting to keep it for yourself.

Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star Band Ring in Gold – £65

Want to show a gal you love her? Get her a new addition to her ring stack, duh. The Cosmic Star Band Ring has four-point star engraving and a crystal inlay, so there’s some sparkle whilst still being perfect for every day.

Gifts for dad

Guinness NITROSURGE – £30

Got a mate or family member who’s obsessed with a creamy Guinness and goes on about how you simply can’t get the perfect draught pint at home? Tell them they’re wrong. By clipping the NITROSURGE device onto the top of a Guinness NITROSURGE can, Guinness lovers are welcomed with the creamy pour by pushing the button and pouring. Revolutionary. 

Suri Electric Toothbrush – £75

If you’re looking for a fail safe gift, a Suri Electric Toothbrush is a present that everyone wants, but probably won’t buy themselves. Not only is it mega vibey, but it also uses sonic technology to keep your whites pearly. It’s also recyclable and sustainable.

Hotel Chocolat – The Pocket Christmas Selection | Hotel Chocolat. – £10.95

Let’s face it, by the time Christmas Day rolls around, you’ll be lucky to get anything but Bountys in the chocolate box. But The Pocket Christmas Selection from Hotel Chocolat will keep that special someone sweet, whilst still leaving room for dessert.

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whisky – £27

Chances are, if he’s a Dad, he loves Jack Daniel’s. But what about upping your game this year with honey whisky? It’s made with natural honey and is bound to make him feel more boujee while he’s sipping it on Christmas day. 

White Heather 15-Year-Old Whisky – £58.95

For a Dad who knows his stuff, this bad boy is it. From this unique drink he can expect layers of treacle, heather honey, and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, grapefruit, and almonds, with mocha, ginger, and a light wisp of peaty smoke on the finish. Not sure it gets any better than that?

Superdry Textured Roll Neck Jumper – £84.99

If it’s time to take a break from getting him a flannel shirt this year, a jumper is the answer. This one from Superdry is giving luxury while being classic enough that he will actually wear it. Sure, the roll-neck’s a bit of a statement for some dads, but once you remind him it exudes bookish confidence he will be thanking you hard.

For your bestie who deserves the world

Abercrombie & Fitch crew cardigan – £52

The perfect gift for your best girl pal is a cute staple item of clothing. The textured cable crew cardigan is a classic, made of soft and comfortable materials. It’ll pair perfectly with her fav pair of jeans. 

Hollister oversized crew sweater – £29.95

This sweater is a Hollister best seller – and there’s a reason for that. It’s a timeless style, and will match everything. I’ll take one in every colour, please!

New Balance 530s – £100

Every girl needs a pair of New Balance 530s in her life, and if she already does, she can have two. They’re a staple these days, and come in so many colours I’ll take four pairs, please! Prices are £100 on Schuh, but you can use your student discount for money off.

Grind iced coffee tins – £45 for 40

No day is complete without an iiced coffee. Grind’s line of ready-to-drink iced coffees, featuring its signature house blend, slow-steeped in cold water and crafted into five unique varieties is perfect. (Yes, oat flat whites are included).

Lush Chocolate Orange gift set – £15

There’s literally no one on this planet who doesn’t like Lush. Whether you’re shopping for your brother or your boss, this Chocolate Orange gift from Lush is guaranteed to make them love you. Or better yet, keep it for yourself and make them all jealous.

KindBags crossbody collection – £23.95

KindBags aren’t just beaut, they’re good for the planet too. The new crossbody has a unique waffle texture and is made from 2.5 repurposed plastic bottles – yes finally, a sustainable option! It makes a great gift for an eco-conscious sister, teen or for your bestie.

Clark’s Rebelle Up boots – £120

No, you’re not getting old, yes, Clark’s is cool. From their Martine Rose collab to their ever-stylish Wallabees, you’d be a fool for not buying your shoes from Clark’s in 2024. Your bestie deserves the best quality, which she’ll get in these boots. They come in the colour of the year (brown, obvs) and have square toe and buckle details. 

Bohomoon Marella Initial Necklace – £25

The girlies love an initial necklace, always, and they’re gonna love one even more if it’s from their bestie. This gorg one from Bohomoon is tarnish-free, and waterproof, plus comes in gold and silver.

Astrid & Miyu cosmic star earrings – £55

You know she deserves something stunning, and these earrings are exactly that. They can be worn alone or as a stacking staple, and feature gorgeous star-shaped dainty crystals.

The beauty girlie

Loving Tan Purest Collection set – £89

The Purest Collection is formulated using over 97 per cent certified organic and naturally derived ingredients to provide you with a natural-looking tan within minutes. Each set includes: Purest Tanning Mousse, Purest Tanning Lotion and Purest Applicator Mitt.

Olay Power of Radiance set – £40

The perfect gift for those who want brighter-looking skin! Brighten up your skin with the Olay Vitamin C SPF30 Day Cream. Paired with Olay’s Retinol 24 Night Cream which is scientifically proven to increase cell turnover rate, minimise pores and reduce skin age, your skin will never be brighter. 

MAC Gilded Glamour Best-Sellers Trio – £45

If you know she likes nice makeup but you have no clue where to start – start at MAC aka the GOAT. This set, exclusive to Debenhams, features *thee* iconic Warm Teddy lipstick, a full-sized M·A·CStack mascara and a Mini Fix+ setting spray.

Mantle The Winter Routine set – £140

You cannot go wrong with indulgent skincare gifts in the winter, and this one from Mantle has it all. The Magic Milk is a creamy, microbiome-balancing cleanser that cleans without stripping the skin. The Glow Serum is an award-winning lightweight face oil powered by mBarrier™ Complex, liquorice, bisabolol, and bakuchiol, for a “glow from within”. The Rich Cream uses magnesium, ceramides, and shea butter to shield skin while promoting regeneration and barrier support. Science! 

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body gift set – £20

The Daily Moisturising Body gift set is the perfect gift for those with normal to dry skin, and in need of a little extra pamper. The set includes three, full-sized products from the Daily Moisturising range, to leave skin looking and feeling healthier: Daily Moisturising Body Wash, Daily Moisturising Body Lotion and Daily Moisturising Hand Cream. 

Aveeno Shower Essentials gift set – £34

The Shower Essentials gift set is the ultimate present for those who want to soothe and nourish their skin and scalp. The set includes four, full-sized products: Daily Moisturising Body Wash, Daily Moisturising After-Shower Mist, Haircare Daily Moisture Oat Milk Blend Shampoo and Haircare Daily Moisture Oat Milk Blend Conditioner. The set also comes with a gorgeous bamboo comb and cotton wash bag, for some further at-home pampering! 

Erborian CC cream – £14.70

If she’s a true beauty girlie and knows a good TikTok viral product when she sees one, she’ll be all over Erborian’s CC range. The CC cream knocks any makeup base product out the water. It can be used as a base for your makeup, or a glowy foundation if you want less coverage. It completely blurs imperfections, colour corrects, and contains SPF.

UKLASH The Super Serums Edit – £99

UKLASH is *the* lash serum brand, and now you can get a gift set of all its products! The Super Serums Edit includes UKLASH’s best-selling Eyelash Serum, award-winning Eyebrow Serum, and the twice-sold-out Hair Growth Serum. Together, this transformative set helps achieve longer-looking lashes, bolder brows, and healthier hair within 12 weeks.

Big boozers

Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige – £25

A refreshing sparkling wine with flinty complexity and delightful red berry notes, this sparkling offers a lively brightness balanced with elegance and finesse. Plus, it pairs well with cheese, which makes it a Christmas must-have.

NIO cocktails – £19.50

Nothing says Christmas like some festive cocktails – and NIO has you covered. The brand has a range of classic cocktails with a Christmas twist, and they’ll be delivered to your door in packaging that fits through the letterbox!

The wannabe chef

Farmer J bundles – RRP £40 

One for the flavour-obsessed, the Farmer J’s Essential is your survival kit when it comes to cooking up a storm. Snag a pair of Farmer J oven gloves and give your taste buds a thrill with harissa paste, baharat and za’atar – because bland is never fun.

Sauce Shop Buffalo Hot Sauce Flavour Mix – £24.99

The Sauce Shop Buffalo Hot Sauce Flavour Mix makes the perfect gift. All five of these hot sauces are crafted with Sauce Shop’s very own fermented jalapeño and habanero chillies, bringing layers and layers of flavour. Step out of your Buffalo comfort zone and dabble in Smoky Maple, Truffalo or savoury Gochujang to jazz up any leftovers this festive season. For those feeling brave, try the Atomic, which brings the balanced flavour of the Original with a giant kick with thanks to barrel-aged Habanero peppers.

Maldon Salt gift pack – £10

No  chef is complete without some salt to dramatically sprinkle, right? The Maldon Salt gift pack is a truly special present that any food lover will appreciate. Beautifully presented, this trio of salts makes gifting easy and impactful. Perfect for foodies, surprise someone with the seasoning that professional chefs around the world swear by.

The host

Botivo – £27.50

If you’re not a drinker, but still very very chic, Botivo is for you. It’s a big-sipping botanical aperitivo – refreshing and bittersweet, with herbal and citrus notes. It’s ridiculously delicious. Plus, you avoid the huge Christmas hangover. And if you really do want to, nobody is stopping you from adding a shot of your fav tipple. It is Christmas! 

Nando’s sauce pack – prices vary by size

Are you even a host if you don’t have Nando’s Peri-Peri available at all times? You can cop them in Nando’s restaurants, and profits from every pack go to Nando’s Fighting Malaria.

Lutris Monte-Carlo Cordless Lamp – £149.00

Mood lighting is, after the food and wine, one of the most important elements of hosting a dinner party. This Lamp by Lutris gives off “sexy Parisian bistro” at home, and even better, is rechargeable. The perfect gift for an interiors lover who’s always moving things around trying to find the right spot. 

Unwritten Wiggle Wave Container Candle – £20 

The candles at your dinner table matter. For a host who really wants to woo the guests, this candle looks the part. It has a big wick for a more dramatic flame, plus the wavey glass itself is just art. 

Edmunds Cocktails – Bottled The Bestsellers Collection – £34.95 

For hosts who like to do more hosting and mingling than mixology-ing, Edmunds offers a set of genuinely good cocktails with an edge on other standard tinned cocktails. Think Chambord Bramble and Gingerbread Espresso Martini. Wow.

White Claw Flavoured Vodka Spirit Drink Black Cherry – £21

At any dinner party, there comes a time in the night when the extravagant 12-ingredient cocktail making needs to be toned down, and the party turned up. White Claw’s new spirits are the best gift for a host who loves a cocktail, but cba with the faff. The spirit comes in three flavours, and all you need to do is add soda water for a low-cal, delicious drink.

Miss/Mr always on holiday

Antler Cabin Suitcase, Single Stripe – £160

Travelling with chic luggage is one of the most satisfying things in the world. And if you’re looking for chic and fun, Antler is the brand for them. These cabin bags are perfect for a long weekend – they come with a charging port and a lifetime warranty, so you’ll never have to buy a cheap Amazon one again. The heather-purple colour is lush. 

Elizabeth Scarlett Starry Sky Eye Mask – £25

Excuse the “back in my day” moan, but you only ever get an eye mask in literal first-class on flights these days. And even then, they’re of questionable quality. This velvet eye mask looks and feels like luxury even if you’re stuck in economy and comes with a super cute little pouch too.

Lounge Sunday Club set – £140

Ok so they’ve got their eye mask, and their suitcase, but – here comes the important gift – the airport fit. Elite travellers wear elite loungewear to the airport and those are the rules. This set from Lounge is next-level cozy, and they’ll want to live in it, never mind travel in it.

REHAB Dry Shampoo & Volumizing Clips Bundle – £36

There’s no worse feeling than greasy hair on a plane, and it absolutely will happen. REHAB dry shampoo is a powder that can be slipped into their carry-on for a post-flight spruce. Plus the volumising clips are perfect for putting in mid-flight, so they can walk straight off the plane looking fresh from a bouncy blow.

Experiences – because this year is about wholesome quality time x

Five Guys gift card – various prices

Obviously, everyone loves Five Guys, so what better than a gift card so you can sit and yap with your bestie over a banana and strawberry mix-in shake? For the mega fans, Five Guys has just launched merch so you can rock up for your burger in a branded embroidered Varsity Jacket, graphic t-shirt or bespoke caps and socks. 

Café Patrón XO Solar Shot Board, The Alchemist – £44

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You’re not dreaming. Café Patrón, aka the best drink to ever grace the planet, is back. They must have heard us weeping. RIP Baby Guinness and Tequila Rosé – tossed aside and forgotten forever. Sure, a couple of shots of this on a night out is great, but even more sublime – six Café Patrón shots complete with salted caramel caviar. The shot board is available exclusively at The Alchemist, notorious for their high-drama cocktails. You can book here.

A stay at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic – rooms from £195 per night

A hotel that’s been visited by everyone from Bella Hadid to Leo Dicaprio? Say less. This 90-year-old hotel on Cannes’ La Croisette coastline is brimming with classic French charm. A grand, chandeliered lobby, Fouquet’s restaurant where Crepe Suzzettes are made table-side, a seafront pool with iconic red-striped loungers, and luxurious treatments Spa Diane Barrière. 

It’s hard to not feel a little bit famous yourself while you’re here, even if you’re a nobody compared to the huge names who hang on the wall – all of whom have visited or stayed here during the Cannes film festival. They are, of course, staying in one of the eight signature suites, each with its own unique decor, and making use of the hotel’s VIP signature concierge services. One is inspired by Christian Dior, and another has a private rooftop pool overlooking the French Riveria and famous Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. 

But for all the air of showbiz, there’s a cool contemporary side – Paradiso restaurant, BFire by Mauro Colagreco set on the beach, and new rooms refurbished by architect and interior designer Isabelle Stanislas.

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic is a legendary hotel with plenty of class and proper five-star service. Room service breakfast comes under a silver cloche. In Bar Fouquet’s the cocktails make you gasp a little when they arrive. There’s plenty of drama. If you’re looking for a long weekend in an elegant place with your mum or partner, this is it. Sold? Book a room here.