Gift Guides
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Written by HumanConsider the pressure journalists are under as they write stories, meet deadlines, and shift back and forth from the field to the desk. This blog features practical, real-world gift ideas that reporters will actually use, plus how to combine these gifts with digital gift cards for even greater effectiveness.
Are you thinking of gifting a journalist? Forget the gimmicks, what they need are smart, practical tools that help them navigate their fast pace, high street life just a touch easier. Whether they are on the go collecting interviews, or transcribing notes at midnight, a meaningful gift can be both inspiring and incredibly helpful.
Many platforms like Sugary now make it easy to send digital gift cards bundled with everyday essentials, or practical tools they cannot do without. This means you can gift smarter, faster and more enthusiastically, especially when time is against you or you are thousands of miles apart. Let's take a look at some gift ideas which any reporter, editor, or journalist would appreciate.
1. Quality Notebook
Price Range: AED 30 – AED 70
- They can record to-dos, goals or late-night reflections, something that can't be done with a phone note.
- Great for someone who thrives on structure and loves nice stationery.
- Adding digital gift cards with it will enhance the thoughtfulness of this gift
- Helps them disconnect, and be mindful, especially when they are busy.
2. Portable Recorder
Price Range: AED 60 – AED 120
- For students, content creators or journalists that take voice notes on the fly.
- Saves their phone battery and organizing recordings.
- Include a gift card to a tech store so, they can purchase additional accessories or storage.
- Makes podcasting, journaling, or brainstorming much easier.
3. Premium Pen
Price Range: AED 40 – AED 90
- A nice pen is like a daily luxury especially in back to back meetings.
- It’s small, but it says you noticed the little things they enjoy.
- You could pair it with digital gift cards to high-end stationery or office supplies.
- Great for interviews, note-taking, or just signing important documents in style.
4. Powerbank
Price Range: AED 50 – AED 100
- Everyone hates being at 5% battery with no charger around.
- A very useful gift for commuters, travelers, students, etc.
- Plus, you can combine it with digital gift cards for mobile accessories or app subscriptions.
- Ideal for emergencies or long days without access to outlets, plenty useful.
5. A Watch | Pair it with Digital Gift Cards
Price Range: AED 100 – AED 250
- Keeps them on schedule when their phone is not.
- Stylish and functional, especially if they are trying to limit their screen time.
- Could be the perfect partner with a digital gift card from a clothing or accessories store.
- Helps them feel put together every day, not just when they want to dress up.
6. Travel Coffee Mug
Price Range: AED 40 – AED 80
- Keeps their coffee hot on commutes, meetings, and strolls on campus.
- Promotes sustainability, goodbye to single use cups.
- Can be added with digital gift cards for their favorite coffee chain or local café.
- Great for early rises or those that seem to run on caffeine and ambition.
7. Noise-Canceling Earbuds
Price Range: AED 150 – AED 300
- Whether they are working in a café or on a flight, peace and quiet is invaluable.
- Helps them to focus, especially in noisy environments.
- Great gift with a digital gift card to podcast apps, and it will be very helpful for them.
- Also a savior during online meetings, travel or at the gym.
8. Sturdy Tote Bag
Price Range: AED 60 – AED 120
- Carries everything, from your laptop and books to their important accessories and snacks.
- They'll use it every day, without thinking about it, but certainly notice when they're not using it.
- Add a digital gift card for fashion or lifestyle brands they love will enhance the thoughtfuness.
- It's one of those versatile gifts that is great for anyone and everyone, any lifestyle.
The beauty of gifting essentials that are used daily is being thoughtful without going overboard. It indicates that you really gave thought to what would make a person's daily routine easier, calmer or just more enjoyable. Also, when they can personalize their experience with digital gift cards to services they love, it makes the gift even better. Platforms like Sugary make all of this very easy, so you can still send something meaningful and personal and especially if you forgot or otherwise are late. Whether it's a great notebook or a stylish tote, practical gifting is always in style.
Find Sugary available now on the App Store and Google Play Store.