50 Thoughtful Gift Ideas In Singapore To Surprise Your Loved Ones
Finding a thoughtful gift to celebrate your loved ones may be challenging, but we’re here to help you surprise and impress your favorite people with simply the best. If you find that products from mainstream stores lack sentimental value, here is a curated list of 50 one-of-a-kind gifts including personalized products, learning adventures, exclusive experiences, food, fun and games, and all-time favorites.
Unique & Vibrant Gifts
1) Rainbowly – Watermelon Cake with Fresh Fruits Arrangement
Want to surprise your loved ones with something deliciously beautiful that they will never forget? This all natural and vegan watermelon cake that you can order with a custom complimentary gift card is a perfect option.
What’s more? Your loved ones will appreciate you for this Instagram Worthy cake that is healthier than other cakes out there too. Don’t forget to add on the birthday or anniversary toppers along with your order!
- Website: https://rainbowly.com/
- Price: From $129
2) More than Peachy – Hand Woven Beaded Tote Bag
What better way to show someone you appreciate them on their special day than getting them a beautiful, handmade bag? This bag from More Than Peachy can be used as an everyday bag too. Perfect for those with lots to carry, they are also beautiful, colourful, and handmade! They will hold everything your loved ones will need – so they don’t have to leave things at home or sacrifice looking incredible.
- Choose your favorite design here.
- Price: From $170
3) More than Peachy – Natural Stone Beaded Bracelets
Gift someone the perfect blend of elegance and natural beauty with our elastic beaded bracelet, crafted from premium natural stones and accented with delicate gold-plated beads. Designed to add a touch of sophistication to any outfit, this versatile piece makes an ideal gift for loved ones or a special treat for yourself. Its stretchable design ensures a comfortable fit, making it a timeless accessory for every occasion. Make sure to stack them- more is definitely more.
- Order a stone beaded bracelet here.
- Price: From $25
4) More than Peachy – Puddle Candle Holders
These charming puddle candle holders make the perfect gift for the friend who loves to style their home. Available in four pastel colors, each with its own unique shape, they effortlessly combine art and function.
With their abstract design, these holders bring a touch of elegance and creativity to any space. They add warmth and a sophisticated atmosphere to any home’s interior décor.
- Choose a Puddle Candle Holder here.
- Price: From $55
5) More than Peachy – Arizona Turquoise Necklace.
Surprise someone special with the exquisite Arizona Turquoise Beaded Necklace, a stunning statement piece that blends elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a beautiful Harlequin Opal gemstone accented with shimmering zircon, this necklace is set on a silver gold-plated chain for a luxurious finish.
With a length of 20cm and a 4cm extension, it offers a perfect fit for any occasion. Handmade with care in France, this timeless accessory is more than just jewelry—it’s a thoughtful gift of beauty and sophistication.
- Buy the Arizona Turquoise Necklace here.
- Price: From $280
6) More than Peachy – Cobra Bracelet with Semi Precious Stones
Embrace style and make a statement with this beautiful cobra bracelet sure to impress! This unique piece features a flexible elastic design, ensuring a comfortable fit for any wrist size. Adorned with shimmering semi-precious stones, it adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit.
✨ Key Features:
Gold Plated: A luxurious finish that shines bright.
Elastic Design: Perfectly fits all wrist sizes, making it an ideal gift for anyone.
Semi-Precious Stones: Each stone is carefully selected, adding a pop of color and uniqueness to the bracelet.
- Buy the Cobra Bracelet here.
- Price: From $45
Personalized Products
7) The Imprint – Personalised Saffiano Leather Laptop Sleeve
Laptop sleeves make practical gifts especially for working professionals that carry their laptops to work daily. But what if this practical gift has a personalised touch to it by letting you emboss the name or initials of your gift recipient? Your loved ones will love it even more! You can choose the sleeve colour and personalise the name embossing details too.
- Order a Personalised Leather Laptop Sleeve here.
- Price: From $57.90
8) Hehuoren Sg – Picture Engraved Leather Wallet
Useful as they are, wallets are typically boring foldable cases for holding your money and bank cards. Thanks to Hehuoren Sg, now you can add an element of “picture engraving” fun to your wallets. If you are giving this as a gift, why not a choose a picture of your favourite memory between you and your gift recipient to be engraved on the wallet? This way, your gift will be truly memorable!
- Purchase a personalised Picture Engraved Leather Wallet here.
- Price: From $30
- Check out 6 popular personalised wallets here.
9) Alskar Sg — Unique Personalised Gift Name Coaster
Elegant looking coasters are no-brainers as birthday gifts because almost everyone likes a pretty coaster when having drinks on their dining table. Wood coaster sets give a homely feel to your living area and best of all, if you have your loved one’s name engraved onto them, they will feel special every time they have their morning coffee.
- Get a Personalised Name Coaster with Gift Box here.
- Price: From $12.40 with Gift Box
- Available in Beech and Walnut materials (Soft Brown and Dark Brown Colours)
- Check out 7 top selling personalised coasters here.
10) Heyo Makers — Personalised Phone Holder
A personalised phone stand, with a custom name, makes an amazing gift for anyone you communicate with via text! They don’t have to be fumbling or searching for their phones the next time you text them.
- Buy a Personalised Phone Holder here.
- Price: From $10
- Check out 6 top selling personalised phone holders here.
11) Alskar Sg — Vivid BPA-Free Skinny Tumbler Water Bottle
Made with high-grade BPA free acrylic plastic, this tumbler is the ideal cup for daily use. You can choose from 10 different colours and personalise it with your loved one’s name. So the next time they take a sip from this tumbler, they remember you and your thoughtful gift!
- Choose and order a Skinny Tumbler Water Bottle here.
- Price: From $19
- Check out 10 top selling personalised bottles & tumblers here.
12) ClayArt Touch — Personalised Sculptures
ClayArt’s sculptures offer personalised clay figurines that are hyper-realistic. The Look-A-Like package enables you to create clay sculptures that look like your loved one. A quirky yet thoughtful gift that brings caricatures to a new level, your birthday recipient would have a fun laugh for years to come.
- Order your personalised clay art figurines here
- Price: From $250
13) The Imprint — Personalised Leather Passport Cover
If you and your loved one travel often, a perfect birthday gift would be a personalised passport holder. Customise the passport holder with their name on it! They will love this useful gift, which will enable them to snap some scenic pictures with the personalised passport holder in their hand against the backdrop of their plane window.
- Get a Personalised Leather Passport Cover here.
- Price: From $33
14) The Imprint — Personalised Leather Luggage Tag
If you have ever picked up an identical suitcase of another traveller from the baggage carousel at an airport, you will know the utmost importance of using a customised luggage tag on your suitcase. This luggage tag from The Imprint has 3 pockets, 3 card slots, a pen slot and even comes with a gift box and complimentary gift card! Choose from 4 classic colours (black, burgandy, navy blue or nude) and get your loved one’s name or initials embossed on it.
- Get a Personalised Leather Luggage Tag here.
- Price: From $20
15) Alskar Sg — Personalised Names Bracelet
She might have a minimal looking necklace already, but what about her wrist? How about an engraved names bracelet to add to her jewellery collection? Engrave her name onto the bracelet that will always reflect the bond between the two of you. Every bracelet comes with a complimentary gift box too!
- Purchase a Personalised Names Bracelet here.
- Price: From $31
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Learning Adventures
16) Scent Supply Co — DIY Candle Making Kit
Some unique and memorable gifts come with activities to do together with your loved one. This DIY candle making set is 1 example. The best part? Scent Supply Co’s step by step instruction guide enables you to create your own hand poured candles in just about 30 minutes. You will have a precious memory of making the candles with your loved one without having to spend way too much time and effort in the process.
- Buy this DIY Candle Making Kit here.
- Price: From $33.90 per Kit
17) Bubble Tea Making Kit, Beer Brewing Kit or Kombucha Tea Starter Kit
Another 3 special gift kits for the loved ones in your life who enjoy hands on activities such as brewing their own tea or beer. If they love bubble tea or beer, the kit to get them is an absolute no-brainer. But if they are into mindful eating, why not try the Kombucha tea starter kit instead? Making these drinks with your loved one will be a fun experience to cherish with a tasty drink to enjoy soon after!
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18) Ceramic and Pottery Workshop in Orchard Gateway or JCube
While doing activities with DIY kits from your home may be fun, nothing beats getting out of your homes and comfort zone and doing something you have never done before. How about transforming a lump of clay into art at this ceramic and pottery workshop with your loved one? Birthday gifts can be special experiences like this too!
- Book a slot for the Ceramic and Pottery Workshop here.
- Price: From $29 per Pax
19) Craft Clay Sushi Earring Workshop
This craft clay sushi earring workshop is perfect for woman who cannot separate their love for jewellery and sushi. You will learn the craft of making realistic clay sushi using Air Dry Waterproof Resin Clay. By the end of the workshop, you will have made 4 pieces of Sushi Earrings (2 pairs) 1 salmon, 1 maguro, 1 ikura and 1 Onigiri with metal studs. This will be a fun birthday experience for your loved one with cute souvenirs to bring home!
- Book a slot for the Craft Clay Sushi Workshop here.
- Price: From $42 per Pax
20) Cardholder, Wallet and Accessories Leather Workshop
Another perfect gift for those who like handicrafts — get hands on to make leather crafts with your loved one. Whether it is making a leather cardholder, wallet, notebook or keypouch, you and your loved one can learn to make something which you both can keep for years. There is also an option to make 3 leather items – a card sleeve, a coin pouch and a keychain all in 1 workshop.
- Book a slot for the cardholder, wallet and leather accessories workshop here.
- Price: From $34 per Pax
21) Cultural Cooking Class Cooking 3 Local Favourites
If your loved one is not at all into art and crafts, why not consider this cooking workshop instead? You get to to not just cook local cuisine like Chicken Curry, Char Kway Teow and Sago Gula Melaka, you also get to eat them after you cook. Yummy!
- Book a slot for the cultural cooking class here.
- Price: From $190 for 2 Pax
22) Rainforest Terrarium Workshop in Yishun
Create a beautiful terrarium at this rainforest terrarium workshop in Yishun! This 1 to 2 hour workshop gets you to practice your green thumbs and create your very own unique miniature forest. This is perfect for urbanites with a busy schedule and for aspiring gardeners to explore.
- Book a slot for this rainforest terrarium workshop in Yishun here
- Price: From $21 per Pax
23) Affiliate Marketing Program to Build Profitable Websites
If your loved one has always dreamt of starting their own side income stream, affiliate marketing is something they will love to explore. Just like us here at The Noteway, you and your loved one can also make a commission when you refer your own website traffic to products on other websites. Signing up as a premium member on this Wealthy Affiliate platform will be an unconventional birthday gift which can guide your loved one step by step on how to create a website, get traffic, refer traffic to suitable products and make some additional income.
- Sign up as a Wealthy Affiliate member here to begin your affiliate marketing journey.
- Price: Free for starter account, $49 USD a month for premium account and $99 USD a month for premium plus account (Cancel anytime)
24) Visual Arts Centre Batik Painting Workshop
If both you and your partner are culture buffs, this Batik Painting Workshop is perfect for those looking for a celebration that won’t break the bank. Be introduced to the history of batik that relates to the South East Asian heritage and its traditional methods. Try out tools of the trade such as the ‘tjanting’ and dyeing.
- Sign up for the Batik Painting Workshop here.
- Price: From 58/Pax
Exclusive Experiences
25) Constant Wind — Glamping
A glamping experience for the first time is another amazing gift to gift your loved ones on their birthday. Glamping at Constant Wind allows you to have a beautiful sunset view and even have a barbecue party with your family and friends. Time to tick off another item from your bucket list!
- Sign up for a Glamping experience here.
- Price: From $300 per Tent
26) Royal Albatross — Cruise Celebrations
Take it to the seas on the Royal Albatross for a romantic birthday celebration. Get on board Singapore’s only luxury tall-ship, sail off into the sunset, and enjoy a dinner alongside a live band and full bar on deck. On the way back to shore, witness a beautiful firework display to round off the perfect evening.
- Sign up for cruise celebrations at Royal Albatross here.
- Price: From $859 for 2 Pax
27) Singapore Island Cruise
Do you and your loved one fancy an island getaway away from the city? You can purchase these Singapore Island Cruise Ferry Tickets as a gift and ferry to St. John’s, Lazarus and Kusu island! Go island hopping to Singapore’s southern islands on board the Singapore Island Cruise and relax, unwind and enjoy! You even get a $3 SGD Gong Cha voucher with every adult ticket purchased.
- Escape on the Singapore Island Cruise here.
- Price: From $14 per Pax
28) Singapore Zoo — Staycation in the Wild
If your partner likes animals and wildlife, you can’t go wrong with this Singapore Zoo Staycation gift! You both will get to enjoy exclusive wildlife experiences in the day. At night, you can drift off to sleep in your own luxurious air-conditioned dome tent.
- Explore a Staycation in the Wild here.
- Price: From $1600 per Tent
29) AJ Hackett — Bungy Jump and Swing
Age is just a number — spark the daredevil in you and your partner by defying gravity at AJ Hackett’s Bungy Jump at Skypark Sentosa. Jump off from 47m and be filled with the maximum adrenaline rush, before you tick off Bungy jumping from your bucket list.
- Go on a Bungy Jump with your partner here.
- Price: From $79 per Person
30) Singapore Southern Straits — Sunset Dinner Cruise
In this sunset dinner cruise, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset with a halal-certified chef on board for an evening dinner with your loved ones. As you cruise through Singapore’s calm waters along Sisters’ Island, St John’s Island, Kusu Island, and Lazarus Island, you will get an unparalleled view of Singapore’s cityscape and skyline, including Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay. Snap as many pictures as you can onboard against these beautiful backdrops!
- Book your Sunset Dinner Cruise here.
- Price: From $66 per Person
31) Royal Caribbean International — Spectrum of the Seas Ocean Getaway Cruise
Has your loved one recently been talking about getting away from the hustle and bustle of working life in Singapore to spend some quality time together with you? Then this 4 to 5 day cruise experience by Royal Caribbean International will be an amazing gift for them that they will eternally appreciate you for. Onboard the cruise, you will get to experience specialty dining options, an adults only solarium and even a sky diving simulator!
- Book the Spectrum of the Seas Ocean Getaway Cruise here.
- Price: From $860 for 2 Pax
32) The Fragment Room — Rage Room Experience
Fragrant room is another unconventional but super fun birthday gift idea for your loved one, if they will like the idea of venting their grievances and frustrations onto something without causing harm to anyone. Let them release their built up stress from life as they pick up a bat and start smashing on everyday items like keyboards, monitors, glasses, and more!
- Book your Rage Room Experience here.
- Price: From $75 per Pax
33) Cafe De Paris — Art Jam Session with Drinks
Unleash your inner Picasso as you and your loved one indulge in carefree painting at 313@somerset. With a canvas, unlimited paints and colours, and a drink to accompany your creative endeavours, you’d be surprising yourself and your loved one with both your artistic sides. If you aren’t sure what to paint, you can get guidance and ideas by speaking to their friendly staff.
- Book your art jam session with drinks here.
- Price: From $26 per Pax
34) Comedy Masala — Comedy Shows
The best birthdays are ones filled with laughter, drinks, and friends. One can enjoy all 3 elements watching stand-up comedy for the night. Expect an intimate audience and close interaction between the comedians and yourself, which is all part of the experience.
- Book your Comedy Show tickets here.
- Price: From $30 per Pax
Food, Fun and Games
35) Oriental Royalty — Basilur Tea Four Seasons Gift Box
Each blend of tea from Basilur’s Four Seasons gift box promises to keep you and your loved one cosy, warm, refreshed and energized through the year. If your loved one is a tea drinker, they will love this tea gift box and the fresh and authentic tea in 4 flavours.
- Price: From $18
- Buy a Basilur Tea Four Seasons Gift Box here.
36) Honey Mill — Honey & Dabbler Set / 6 in 1 Mini Honey Jars Set
Honey is 1 of the best sweeteners around because of its added minerals and vitamins. It is also great for flavouring desserts and drinks. The honey & dabbler gift set comes with a bottle of honey and a wooden dabbler, with a choice between Longan Honey, Lychee Honey, or Rainforest Honey. Alternatively, you can get the larger gift box with 6 different flavoured bottles of honey so you don’t even have to choose!
- Price of Honey & Dabbler Set: From $19.80
- Get the Honey & Dabbler Set here.
- Price of 6 in 1 Mini Honey Jars Gift Box: From $49.90
- Get the 6 in 1 Mini Honey Jars Gift Box here.
37) Annabella Patisserie — Assorted Flavours Macarons Gift Box
This will be another excellent present for your friends or family who have a sweet tooth. These assorted flavor macarons, where top quality imported almond flour is used as the main ingredient, are sure to melt in your mouths and you will be asking for more in no time!
- Get the Assorted Flavours Macarons in a Gift Box here.
- Price: From $20 for 2 Boxes
38) Posh Pantry — Assorted Mini Jam Gift Set
Bernadette de Lavernette promises the finest quality jams using only sustainably grown, 100% natural, vine-ripe, and Non-GMO fresh fruits, herbs, and spices in their products. If your gift recipient loves sweet jams and also their health, they will be super thankful to you for this thoughful and flavourful assorted mini jam gift set. To add to all the sweetness, these jams contain less sugar and more fruit and have won multiple awards too!
- Get the Assorted Mini Jam Gift Set here.
- Price: From $42
39) Axe Pert — Axe Throwing
If your loved one finds archery fun, wait till they try axe throwing all thanks to your birthday gift! Axe throwing relies on power and rotation to hit the bulls eye on a throw. The immense satisfaction when hitting the bulls eye after some guidance from the professional instructors, will call for a second round of celebrations on his/her birthday.
- Sign up for this Axe Throwing Experience here.
- Price: From $29
40) Adventure HQ — Indoor Theme Park All Access Pass
If you are living in Singapore and you haven’t already tried Singapore’s biggest two-tiered indoor challenge ropes course, you are missing out on a lot of fun! That’s not all. This all access pass for Advernture HQ also gets you to challenge yourselves with the Bouldering Wall, Rock Climb, Ninja Course, Adventure Trail, Firemen Slides and much more. This will be a unforgetable birthday gift for thrill and adventure seekers!
- Get the All-Access Pass for Adventure HQ in Singapore here.
- Price: From $61
41) GoGreen — Segway Tours and Sentosa Bike Rental
GoGreen Segway tours is perfect for anybody who wants to explore the beauty of Sentosa while experiencing a new, trendy and futuristic personal mobility device. Rest assured that you will have a friendly safety guide to give you guidance
and instructions on riding the Segway. Don’t forget to take fabulous wefies with your loved one too!
- Book the GoGreen Segway Tours here.
- Price: From $25
42) Universal Studios Singapore — Fun Rides, Games & More
If you didn’t already know, Universal Studios is Southeast Asia’s first and only theme park featuring thrilling rides, shows and attractions based on popular TV shows and films. Most people in Singapore have already been to Universal Studios at least once, but whoever said fun adventures like these cannot be relived all over again?
- Get the Universal Studios Singapore 1 Day Ticket here.
- Price: From $69
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All-Time Favourites
43) Daniel Wellington — Analog Watches
For a dash of class and versatility, Daniel Wellington offers a wide range of watches for every occasion including birthdays. So if your loved one is into trendy watches, you are sure to surprise them with these timeless masterpieces.
- Purchase a Daniel Wellington Classic St Mawes Leather Strap Watch here.
- Price of watch above: From $319
- Purchase a Daniel Wellington Petite Rosewater Nato Strap Watch for Woman here.
- Price of watch above: From $199
44) Fujifilm – Instax Mini 11
If your gift recipient is a fan of instantly printing and keeping an album of printed pictures, you cannot go wrong with this classic instax camera. They will be excited to use this instant printing camera to print away and collect all their memories, won’t they?
- Purchase a Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 here.
- Price: From $149
45) Parker — Stainless Gold Trim Ballpoint Pen
This Parker ballpoint pen might be small but it signifies class and sophistication. It is made of high-quality materials with a sleek design, so you are sure to impress your loved one with this gift.
- Purchase a Parker Stainless Gold Trim Ballpoint Pen here.
- Price: From $43
46) Anker – Soundcore Wakey Bluetooth Speaker With Wireless Charger
Conventional bluetooth speakers are boring. Not this feature rich one which can “wakey” you up with different alarm tones, connect you to your favourite radio stations and much more! It is indeed an all time favourite with top ratings and over 500 units sold.
- Purchase an Anker Soundcore Wakey Bluetooth Speaker With Wireless Charger here.
- Price: From $129.95
47) SK Jewellery — White Gold Full Heart Earrings
Want to impress her with a charming piece of white gold jewellery on her birthday? SK Jewellery makes it affordable for you to do so. These small earring pieces come in presentable gift boxes and will make her shine as bright as white gold when she wears them!
- Purchase White Gold Full Heart Earring here.
- Price: From $79
48) Corelle — Winnie The Pooh Tableware: 10 Piece Set for 2 People
Corelle is the favourite homeware in many homes be it for eating, heating, reheating or washing. It’s durable and high quality but usually boring in terms of design. Not anymore with Corelle’s latest collaboration with Disney Winnie the Pooh! In this limited edition Winnie The Pooh tableware set, you get rice bowls, soup bowls, side dish plates, small plates, medium plates and large plates too. Great for gifting if your loved one loves great quality, design and Winnie The Pooh!
- Purchase Corelle Winnie The Pooh Tableware Set here.
- Price: From $147
49) BRAND’S — Essence of Chicken Bundle of 3
BRAND’S® Essence of Chicken is a trusted wellness essential with over 185 years of heritage. It is not just suitable for consumption for people of all ages, this essence of chicken has numerous health benefits making it a great gift for health conscious individuals too.
- Buy the Essence of Chicken Bundle of 3 here.
- Price: From $98
50) Sennheiser — HD400S Around-Ear Wired Headphone
A perfect and thoughtful gift for music lovers on the go, German brand Sennheiser’s earpieces are great for sound quality and convenience. Its closed-back around-ear features are useful for reducing unwanted background noise. It is even lightweight and foldable for easy on-the-go storage.
- Price: From $85
- Purchase Sennheiser HD400S Around-Ear Wired Headphones here.
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