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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're searching for the perfect gift for your special someone, why not shop local? Egypt is home to many creative brands offering everything from handcrafted jewellery and personalised candles to artisanal chocolates and stylish accessories. Whether you're looking for something romantic, practical, or completely unique, this list of Egyptian brands has you covered. Here are 10 thoughtful Valentine's gifts for men and women that will make this year's celebration unforgettable.

 

Sally Helmy Fleuriste

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For beautiful Valentine's flowers, Sally Helmy Fleuriste offers a unique, mesmerising collection for Valentine's. Sally Helmy designs floral concepts for classic bouquets and flower arrangements of fresh and artificial flowers with a wide range of types and sizes. You can order for your loved one through their website or by visiting their branch in New Cairo.

 

Kawak

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Kawak has a colourful Valentine's collection of bonbons with different flavours for cute, artsy chocolate for Valentine's Day. Kawak is an established artisanal brand with a diverse sweetness of chocolate design that excels in its display and taste. You can order Valentine's through their Instagram page or by visiting their branch at Park Avenue Mall in Zayed.

 

Désirs

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For a truly unique fragrance, Désirs is an emerging Egyptian brand crafting high-quality signature perfumes. Offering a diverse range of distinctive, long-lasting scents, including unisex options, Désirs caters to special occasions and everyday wear. Each fragrance is made with natural ingredients and is entirely cruelty-free, making it a thoughtful and sophisticated gift choice for your loved ones. The brand also offers bundle sets of 3-5 perfumes, allowing you to customise your selection. You can shop online or visit their physical outlets at Monkie, Beauts at Maison 69, Blooms Egypt, 5 Beauty Spa, and Lo.la Beauty Shop. 

 

Artsy Silver

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For a silver chic gift choice, Artsy Silver has unique Valentine's collections for him & her, besides their numerous other stylish jewellery pieces. Artsy Silver also provides a unique card to pair with your gift, with the creative concept of Ace of My Heart and Queen of My Heart. Check out their Valentine's sale and order from their website or by visiting their branch in The Yard Mall or Majarrah Mall.

 

Mok Candles

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Say you love them with a handmade scented candle. Mok Candles provides customised scented candles with 100% natural wax. You can have your favourite pictures, a calendar of your anniversary, or a personalised message to your loved one printed on a scented candle. You can get your gift by ordering online from their website.

 

No Name

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No Name has a unique Valentine's collection filled with heart-shaped products and various items in a cute and stylish aesthetic. They sell mugs, slippers, robes, bottles, a heart-shaped Connect Four, and many other cool things. You can order through their Instagram page or by visiting their branch in Heliopolis.

 

Popette

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For various romantic favours, Popette's Valentine's collection provides a fresh twist on Valentine's gifts this year. Popette offers tiny cute Treats of Tic Tac, Valentine's Newspaper, Watercolour Concrete Cards, Chocolate & Coupon, Scented Melts, Valentine boxes, and gift cards. These diverse creations can be an outstanding gift to celebrate your love for one another. Orders are accepted through their DMs.

 

Pyxel

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A special gift for How I Met Your Mother fans, Pyxel offers a 3D print of the infamous blue French horn. They also make customised 3D prints where you can customise a cute figurine of your partner or get a figure of your favourite character. They accept orders through their Instagram. 

 

Cattleya

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For a pottery piece as a Valentine's gift, Cattleya has a lovely collection of mugs and plates for Valentine's. It is full of beautiful, crafty pieces that would surely make a great gift. They have customisation options, and orders are made through their DMs.

 

Watchaty

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Watchaty is a specialised watch store in Egypt; they offer a variety of smartwatches with warranties and guarantees. The shop also sells a stylish assortment of watch straps and earbud covers to fit every possible outfit for men and women. Orders are made through their Instagram or website.