The Ultimate Guide to Advent Calendars for Kids in Dubai 2024

Did you have advent calendars growing up? One of my best childhood memories is opening the packages my German grandmother would send me to Tunisia, and every year before Christmas there would always be an advent calendar... Now that I have kids on my own I couldn't imagine the countdown to Christmas without an advent calendar! 

This morning I woke up and realised it was about time to shop for an advent calendar, or they'd all have sold out or not reach us in time! I looked into the options available this year and thought I'd share them with you to make your life a little easier. From classic chocolate treats to creative alternatives like books, toys and DIY options, there's something for every child (and budget).

Classic Chocolate Advent Calendars

• Cheapest option in town: 
  Viva Supermarket usually sells chocolate calendars around the 5 AED mark. We haven't been able to source them online yet but we have no doubt they'll appear soon- keep an eye on your Now Now app!

• Cheapest option available now:
  Kinnerton Barbie Advent Calendar - AED 12 Available at Spinneys via Now Now App. Use codes DS or SUM for discounts on orders over AED 50.

Kinnerton Hey Duggee Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar - AED 11.95 via Amazon UAE

• Always a Safe Choice:
  Nestlé KitKat Advent Calendar - AED 16.10 via Carrefour. Use code DEALS15 for a discount on orders above AED 200.

• Our Favourite:
  Lindt Milk Chocolate Teddy Advent Calendar - AED 55.25 on sale at Géant Express via Now Now App. Use codes DS or SUM for savings on orders over AED 50.
  

  

Would you consider Advent Calendars with Books or Toys?

These calendars come at a higher price point but they offer longer-lasting fun. Plus, with all the sweet treats around at Christmas, we wouldn't say no to less sugar for the little ones!

Advent Calendars with Books

• The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection
  AED 112 via Amazon UAE. We had this calendar last year and it was very cute, with stories and little activity books. Bonus: siblings can share a calendar! Just take turns in opening the doors and read the books together.

  

• The Usborne Advent Calendar Book Collection
  AED 99 via Mumzworld. Use code DS10 for 10% off.
  
  
  

Advent Calendars with Toys

• For little Car Lovers:
  Car-Themed Calendar – AED 64.99 via Amazon UAE.

• For Slime Enthusiasts:
  Slimy Advent Calendar - 103.95 via Mumzworld. 10% discount with code DS10.

• Best for young kids:
  Hape Roller Coaster Christmas Advent Calendar with Spinning Tops - AED 79.5 via FirstCry and extra discount with code DS10.

• For Unicorn Lovers, with Unicorn themed Jewelry and Accessories:
  Brain Giggles Unicorn Advent Calendar - AED 132.30 via Mumzworld. Code DS10 for 10% discount.

• Polly Pocket Advent Calendar - AED 88.61 via Amazon UAE.

• For Family Fun:
  24 Family Games in a Box - AED 144.04 via Amazon UAE.

National Geographic Advent Calendars for Aspiring Scientists

• ⁠For Dinosaur Fans:
  National Geographic Dinosaur Calendar - AED 81 via Amazon UAE.
  
  

• For Gemstone and Crystal Fans:
  National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar - AED 115.59 via Amazon UAE.
  
  

• For Science and Magic Enthusiasts:
  National Geographic Magic Tricks Calendar - AED 115.71 via Amazon UAE.
  
  

LEGO Advent Calendars

• LEGO City Advent Calendar - AED 81.56 via FirstCry. Use code DS10 for discount.

• LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2024 - AED 83.22 via FirstCry. Code DS10 for 10% off.

• LEGO Friends Advent Calendar with 24 Gifts - AED 91.88 via Mumzworld. Code DS10 for extra discount.

• LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Advent Calendar 2024 - AED 104.07 via FirstCry. Code DS10 for discount.

• Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar – AED 104.07 via FirstCry. Code DS10 for 10% off.

Playmobil Advent Calendars

• Playmobil Advent Calendar - Christmas Market - AED 115.59 via Amazon UAE.

• Playmobil Advent Calendar - Christmas Under The Rainbow - AED 103.99 via Amazohttps://amzn.to/3Zb1o7In UAE.

Advent Calendars for Teenagers

• Eight Electronic Games Calendar - AED 103.68 via Amazon UAE.

• Kreative Kraft Beauty Advent Calendar - AED 101.35 via Amazon UAE.

• Invisibobble Beauty Advent Calendar - AED 86.57 via Amazon UAE.

• MAD Beauty The Naughty List Up To Snow Good - Advent Calendar - AED 77.63 via Amazon UAE

DIY Advent Calendars

Last but not least- advent calendars to fill are creative and might stretch your Dirhams since you can reuse them every year and fill them with just a few packs of sweets or other small surprises.

• Hessian Stocking Advent Calendar – AED 53.40 via FirstCry. Use code DS10 for 10% off.

• Jade Christmas Tree Advent Calendar – AED 48.75 via Mumzworld.

If you're feeling extra creative and have many small gifts at hand, you can gift wrap them and add numbers- and voila! You've made a unique advent Calendar!