Mothers are superheroes who need to be celebrated every day, which is why every year we make an extra effort to make her feel special and loved. In the Middle East, Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on March 21, around the first few days of spring.

If you are looking for gifting ideas to make your mother feel loved and appreciated, here’s a list of suggestions that say, “Mother, you mean the world to me!”

Customized souvenirs

Gifting your mother with a customized souvenir will show that you are going the extra mile to make her feel special. You could get her a mug with a candid picture imprinted or go for a wall art or plaque with a cute little quote. If you’re looking for a thoughtful touch she’ll appreciate, compile an album with precious memories over the years and have it monogrammed, making for a unique gift that you can be sure she’ll treasure.

Places to buy customized souvenirs: Printcious, Gifts by Roopie and Ferns N Petals Qatar

Places to get photo printouts: Al Rawnaq, Farah Photo Qatar and Wah Prints

Places to buy a photo album: Jarir Qatar, Alif Stores and Hema

Check out more places for customized gifts here.

Flowers and cards

Flowers and cards are always an excellent idea for gifts. In Qatar, you can opt for unique floral arrangements by adding cute link trinkets or sweet treats. Cards come with heartfelt or quirky quotes that promise to make your mum smile.

Places to buy flowers: Plaza Hollandi, Floward, Larissa (for unique bouquets) and Melia for Flowers & Gifts

Here’s a list of more places to buy flowers in Qatar

Places to buy cards: Gift Shed, Virgin Megastore and Paperchase (Doha Festival City)

Personalized jewelry

Jewelry is glamorous and it is a gift that will be treasured forever. Adding a personalized inscription or trinkets that are meaningful to a piece of jewelry, will make your mother feel special and loved this Mother’s Day.  

Places to buy personalized jewelry: Pandora, Swarovski Qatar and Diana Jewelers

A spa voucher

Mothers work hard all day, every day with very little time for breaks. Gifting your mum a voucher for a tranquil experience at one of Qatar’s top notch spas will keep her refreshed and happy.

Suggestions for spas in Qatar: Bioskin Spa, Ghoson Spa & Wellness, Iris Beauty Lounge & Spa, Desert Rose Salon & Spa

If your mum loves glamming up, you could alternatively gift her a voucher to one of the trendy nail spas in Qatar.

Self-care essentials

Daily self-care rituals are important for women. Curate a gift box with all her favorite self-care products such as creams, moisturizes, lotions, bath oils, bath salts, candles and more. Self-care is essential to feel revitalized and gifting a box of her favorite self-care products is sure to make her feel loved.

Places to buy self-care essentials: Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop, Lush, Rituals and Nazih Qatar

A special day out

Carve out some time for a memorable day out with your mum. Take your mum for high tea at an instagram-worthy location or gift her a day pass at one of Qatar’s popular hotels. Indulging in some delicious food or relaxing by the pool or beach in one of Qatar’s splendid hotels will be just the break your mum needs this Mother’s Day.

Suggestions for high tea in Qatar: Maia Coffee & Chocolate Qatar, Angelina Paris and Leau De Café

Suggestions for a hotel day pass: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort, Al Messila Resort, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha, Park Hyatt and Sealine Beach Resort

If your mum loves a bit of adventure and enjoys unique experiences, check out our list of day trip suggestions in Qatar.

Looking for more suggestions? Check out our guide from last year for more gifting ideas this Mother’s Day.

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