“All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.” Oscar Wilde
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, a special day to celebrate the woman that raised you. The annual tradition acknowledges the role of mothers in society and is celebrated this year on Saturday 21st March (UAE) and Sunday 22nd March (UK). In America, Mother’s Day is celebrated in May, the origins of this day come from a lady named Anna Jarvis who campaigned after the loss of her own beloved mother to make Mother’s Day a recognised holiday.
While consumerism may have taken over the sentiment remains the same, a special day to show your gratitude. Here’s some ideas to spoil your mum with a special gift or experience (coronavirus restrictions allowing).
ClassPass Membership
Give your mum fitness freedom with the ClassPass App. Members can workout at any gym and try any workout all with one app. There’s no limit to how often you can visit studios, it’s gives you the option to try new facilities and classes or just keep going back to your favourite class. A selection of at-home digital workouts such as HIIT and yoga sessions as well as full body workouts are also available on the app.
Visit classpass.com Click HERE to read more about ClassPass
Perfume from Jo Malone
If, like me, your mum is a fan of luxury British perfumier Jo Malone why not treat her to her favourite scent or one of the new Mother’s Day Lavenderland collection fragrances. Choose from three distinctive new colognes, Lavender & Coriander, Silver Birch & Lavender or Wisteria & Lavender. For the home choose from the Lavender & Lovage candle or the Lavender & Musk pillow mist or diffuser. Make your gift more special by adding a personalised message, special date or initials with the complimentary engraving service.
Visit www.jomalone-me.com for more information. Find Jo Malone boutiques in Abu Dhabi at Galleria Mall and Yas Mall
Flowers from Flowers by Living Colours
Surprise your mum with a handcrafted bouquet from Gerry Mcguire at Flowers by Living Colours or buy her a gift voucher to create her own floral display at one of her workshops. The three-hour masterclasses, held by the florist in her beautiful Al Zeina home, are good fun and you get to take home some beautiful flowers while learning about the basics of floristry and flower care.
Flowers by Living Colours, Al Zeina, Abu Dhabi. Telephone: 050 526 2868 Website: flowersbylivingcolours.com Read more about Flowers by Living colours in previous post HERE
Privilee Membership
Give your mum the perfect gift for the ultimate indulgence and relaxation every day of the week with Privilee, the ultimate lifestyle membership. Membership includes unlimited access to five-star beach clubs, fitness facilities and spas as well as discounted dining and experiences in the UAE. Experience daycations at amazing locations in the capital like the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, St Regis Abu Dhabi and the all-inclusive Rixos Premium Saadiyat to name a few. Enjoy all the member benefits, maximise leisure time and make the best out of every weekend.
Various membership packages are available such as monthly and annual options. Visit www.privilee.ae for more information. Read more about Privilee Lifestyle Membership in previous post HERE
Roberto’s Abu Dhabi
Give your mum the night off cooking with a Roberto’s Abu Dhabi dining experience in the comfort of your own home. Roberto’s at Home will prepare your meal and deliver it, choose from the three set MENU options offered that you can build and customize. Signature dishes such as their delicious melanzane and burrata are included as well as pizza, pasta, risotto, seafood, meat and choice of three desserts. Prices start from AED 350 per person. Available daily from 12 noon until 11pm, orders can be delivered to your desired location (allow 2 hours from receiving the order to delivery).
For more information visit www.robertos.ae Telephone: 050 451 4355 or e-mail homedining@robertos.ae
If you are still venturing out and want treat your mum to an experience (as of yesterday these were all still operating as planned)
St Regis Saadiyat Island
Surprise your mum with a traditional afternoon tea served daily in the elegant Drawing Room at the St Regis Saadiyat Island from 20th – 28th March. Indulge in sweet and savoury options as well as scones accompanied by signature tea blends, coffee or a glass of bubbly. Available from 2pm – 6pm (AED 180 per person).
St Regis Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi Telephone: 02 498 8888 Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auhxr-the-st-regis-saadiyat-island
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Treat your mum to a ‘Brunch & Stay’ staycation at The Abu Dhabi Edition. The offer includes a one night stay in a deluxe room with early check-in and late check-out as well as Friday Brunch for two at Alba Terrace All Day Brunch (house beverage package). AED 850 (available on Thursday & Friday nights only)
Why not buy your mum some EDITION Spa vouchers so she can enjoy a fabulous facial or massage at her leisure.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Telephone 02 208 0000 Website: www.editionhotels.com/abu-dhabi/ Read more about The Abu Dhabi EDITION HERE
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
All mums will get a complimentary glass of bubbly when you take them for a good old British ‘Roast with the Most’ at The Scene on Saturday 21st March. Enjoy some good hearty pub grub and great views across Yas Marina, doesn’t that sound perfect. Full English roast for AED 99 available from noon – 11:30pm
The Scene by Simon Rimmer, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Telephone: 02 565 1330 Website: www.thescenebysimmonrimmer.com Click HERE to book. Read more about The Scene HERE
Tips and Toes
Treat your mum to ‘put her feet up’ with a pampering pedicure at Tips and Toes. Give the gift of feet relaxation this Mother’s Day with 30% off a Pedicure Treatment from professional footcare brand Footlogix. There’s also 30% discount when you purchase any Footlogix product to take home.
Other offers include a FREE Full Facial with every retail spend of AED 300 or more. Tips and Toes offer anti-ageing, detox moisturising, peeling, tightening, soothing and repairing facial treatments to ensure you have glowing skin.
Tips and Toes – various branches across the UAE, click HERE for locations. Website: www.tipsandtoes.com/en/pamper-your-mother/
Spend and save with Twiink Studio’s ‘Give Back’ Mother’s Day offers. Gift your mum and yourself lash and brow treatments and receive cash vouchers to use on your next treatment (Offer valid 19th – 28th March).
Visit www.twiinkstudio.com or telephone 058 589 4465 (0585 TWIINK) for more information and to book
Read more about Twiink Studio HERE
The views in this post are all my own based on my own experiences. Unless otherwise stated all photos © Jo Brett 2020. All rights reserved. Featured image used with courtesy of www.tipsandtoes.com/