Gifts for Kids UAE: Ideas by Age & Budget

Choosing a gift is easier when you start with the child, not the shelf. This guide sorts our gifts by age band (3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 8 to 12), by budget and by occasion, so you can go straight to toys that fit. Every product shows its age range on its own page. Younger children usually love open-ended building, such as magnetic tiles and sticks that start at age 3. From about age 6, craft kits like bracelet making, spin art and soap making give a finished piece they can keep or give away. Older kids often ask for something that moves, and our kick and electric scooters list their age range clearly. Buying for a birthday? Our birthday guide sorts ideas by age. Orders over 250 AED ship free in the UAE, and the code WELCOME10 takes 10% off.

Gifts for ages 3 to 5

Browse every toy for ages 3 to 5, or start with these picks:

Magnetic Tiles Set for Kids – 110pcs STEM Toy (Ages 3-10), AED 116, ages 3 to 10
Magnetic Train For Kids 65Pcs STEM Tiles Set Ages 3-8, AED 129, ages 3 to 8
Finger Paint For Kids 12 Colors Washable Painting Kit (Ages 3-8), AED 55, ages 3 to 8

Gifts for ages 6 to 8

Browse every toy for ages 6 to 8, or start with these picks:

Spin Art Machine Kit for Kids – Creative STEM Paint Toy (Ages 6-12), AED 85, ages 6 to 12
Bracelet Making Kit for Girls – 14,000 Colorful Beads DIY Jewelry Set (Ages 6-12), AED 74, ages 6 to 12
Mermaid Purse & Jewelry Set for Girls, Dress-Up Gift Set (Ages 5-8), AED 34, ages 5 to 8
Kids Kick Scooter For Boys Girls Foldable 2-Wheel (Ages 5-12), AED 125, ages 5 to 12

Gifts for ages 8 to 12

Browse every toy for ages 8 to 12, or start with these picks:

Soap Making Kit for Kids – DIY STEM Craft Set (Ages 6-12), AED 88, ages 6 to 12
LED Kick Scooter for Kids – Foldable Adjustable Design (Ages 5-10), AED 220, ages 5 to 10
Electric Scooter for Kids – 150W Motor Rechargeable Battery (Ages 8-14), AED 675, ages 8 to 14

Gifts by budget

Most of our gifts cost under 100 AED. See every pick sorted by price in our guide to kids gifts under 100 AED, with picks under 150 and 250 AED too.

Gifts by occasion

For birthdays, see kids birthday gifts by age. For Christmas, see our Christmas gifts for kids in Dubai and the UAE. Free delivery over 250 AED in the UAE, and the code WELCOME10 takes 10% off your order.

UAE National Day gifts

UAE National Day is on 2 December. Looking for UAE National Day gifts for kids? Craft kits let children make something of their own for the day: the washable finger paint sets are for ages 3 to 8, and the Wooden Painting Kit is for ages 6 to 12. For a gift that lasts past the holiday, magnetic tiles (from age 3) let the whole family build together.

Finger Paint For Kids 12 Colors Washable Painting Kit (Ages 3-8), AED 55, ages 3 to 8
Washable Finger Paint for Kids – 50ml x 12 Non-Toxic Colors Creative Art Set (Ages 3-8), AED 49, ages 3 to 8
Wooden Painting Kit for Kids – Glow in the Dark Arts & Crafts Set (Ages 6-12), AED 67, ages 6 to 12
Magnetic Tiles Set for Kids – 70-Piece STEM Building Toy (Ages 3-10), AED 76, ages 3 to 10

Gifts for girls and boys

See our toys for girls and toys for boys, each grouped by age.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which gifts suit a 3 year old?

Look for toys labelled from age 3, such as the Magnetic Tiles Set (70 or 110 pieces), the Magnetic Sticks 60pcs, the Magnetic Train 65Pcs and the washable finger paint sets. Each product page shows its full age range.