Happiness in a box: 5 self-care subscription kits available in the UAE

These may just be the perfect isolation pick-me-up for you or a loved one

Home-grown cafe Tania's Teahouse has launched self-care kits. Courtesy Tania's Teahouse

People may be spending more time at home these days, but that's certainly no reason to deny themselves a little pampering. Instead, this may just be the perfect time for some self-care. If you're looking to cheer yourself up after all that social distancing – or are searching for a gift idea for a close friend – you don't even have to leave the house. Simply sign up, and let these boxes of happiness find their way to you or a friend.

Self-care kits by Tania’s Teahouse

The Instagrammable cafe is on a mission to bring some cheer over to everyone through tea-themed self-care kits.

Customers can opt for the Quarantine Cookies box, with 10 freshly baked cookies with quarantine-themed slogans for Dh100. Looking to cheer up a close friend? Their Miss You, Bes-Tea box features a mug, bracelet, three wellness teas and two quarantine cookies for Dh150. Finally, for these looking to go all out, there's the Immuni-Tea Booster, with a mug, tea steeper, five wellness teas and two quarantine cookies for Dh275.

Orders can placed at order.chatfood.io/i/tanias-teahouse

Wasted UAE

This new initiative features eco-friendly gift boxes. That means all the products within the boxes are sustainable, ethically-sourced, and, for the most-part, from local brands. It also means that it has zero-waste packaging, using cloth scraps as package fillers. Finally, because it follows a no-waste policy, each box is customised with products customers need and want. Some of the products that can be chosen within the box are: soy candles, natural lip balms and body butters, handmade pouches, bracelets and bath bombs, and mugs.

Prices vary according to products selected. Orders can be placed through www.instagram.com/wasteduae

PJs Every 30 Days

Perfect for the current situation, when being in pyjamas all day, every day is looking like a very temping option, this month saw the launch of a pyjama subscription service. Customers have the option of choosing a package for one, three or six months, with a box then being delivering right to their doorstep. Each box contains one pyjama set (the design is kept a surprise), alongside four pampering products (think bath bombs, scrunchies, face masks and other such treats). Great for anyone looking to spruce up bed and bath time.

Prices start at Dh250, www.pjsevery30days.com

Ramadan Box by Namshi

If you’re wondering what to get a make-up and beauty lover or are just thinking of treating yourself, online retailer Namshi has put together a Ramadan Box featuring 30 beauty treats.

Customers can expect hydrating moisturisers and other skin and haircare treatments from L’Occitane and Aveda, and beauty and make-up essentials from M.A.C, Pinky Goat and fragrances from Ajmal.

The beauty box is available for Dh499; www.namshi.com

Beauty box by Lookfantastic

This online beauty boutique offers more than 14,000 products across 450-plus brands, withhair, skin and make-up products, so customers are bound to feel spoilt for choice.

Unsure of what to get? There is a beauty box subscription, with one, three, six and 12-month packages available. Each box is filled with international brands, both in full and sample sizes. As to what exactly you will find within, well that's a surprise, of course.

A one month subscription is priced at Dh120; www.lookfantastic.ae