Dhaka is crawling with amazing gift items and unique pieces to decorate your house, use as memorabilia, or just to hang on your wall. There are many places you can get great gifts for your friends and family from, but here are our top 10 picks of Gift Shops in Dhaka that are surely worthy of your attention.
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1. Miniso Bangladesh – Jamuna Future Park
This Chinese store is taking the streets by storm. We’re sure most of you have heard of Miniso or at least seen their stores popping up round every other corner. They’ve made a huge impact since their establishment in Dhaka in 2018 because of their amazing collection of plushies, electronics, accessories, collectibles and more at such reasonable prices. They have some of the most aesthetically pleasing gift choices that are boxed so prettily that anyone is bound to love them. From luxury gifts to low-budget gifts, they have it all.
2. DCC – Gulshan 1
Gulshan 1 DCC is a hub for gift-seekers since you can find almost anything here! This place is a group of lots of different stores with all kinds of things under one roof and caters to a wide budget range. You can find tons of imported foods, makeup and accessories here that make for a wonderful gift. They even have sports shops where you can find anything sporty for those friends of yours that are sports maniacs. A great place for a great bargain!
3. Keepsake – Banani
If you’re looking for something rare, antique and absolutely exquisite, then Keepsake Banani is the place to visit- but you have to be willing to break the bank a little. This antique store has mesmerizing show pieces that portray ancients times. They have exclusive chess boards that are themed as ancient wars like World War I and the like. These chess board prices go well into 6 figures as they are handmade and very rare. Keepsake has a lot more variety of gift-worthy items such as Tiffany lamps, Katanas and even vintage music boxes that are great for homemakers who have a taste for tradition..
4. Archies Gallery – Banani
One of the oldest and most well-known gift shops in Dhaka that has been around since the early 2000s. Archies gallery has very sentimental and thoughtful gift items that are the perfect way to express one’s emotions for a specific occasion. They have showpieces, bottles of messages, terracotta plaques, plushies and more. There’s always something for everyone here. On top of all that, they have a ton of party decorations and candles that make this place a one-stop hub for all.
5. JMC Florist – Banani
What goes perfectly with any gift? That’s right- a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. JMC florist has a very unique array of imported flowers. Some of the most notable ones for us would be the ‘bouquet-in-a-handbag’ and the preserved ‘scented black roses’. These make for a very special present.
6. Nurs Welt
This online shop brings you handmade vintage carboard boxes that literally take you back to the 17th century. Everything they have is customizable so you can write whatever you wish in the message scrolls and envelopes. These boxes are complemented with a few chocolate coins and mini flower bouquets. They also have single cards and vintage-style letters that you can write your words on. This online shop is a must-visit for those who love giving sentimental gifts that have a lot of heart.
7. Pixels
Pixels is a haven for art enthusiasts. This online shop offers a huge collection of art supplies, cute stationery, canvases, and even themed jewelry that’s very artsy. Some of our favorites were the Van Goh starry nights sticky notes and necklaces. Also, what’s worth mentioning is their widely-loved premium notebooks that are themed very gorgeously. A gift you can never go wrong with.
8. Post Frames
This online shop has 2 very unique kinds of gifts that is the epitome of sentimental gift giving. One of them is a customized Spotify plaque that can have any song special to you and your loved one on it, with a Spotify bar code that you can even scan and find the song right away. You can customize it with your own pictures too. The other main attraction is their starry map frames that capture the night sky on any specific date. This is also customizable with your favorite pictures and even quotes.
9. Vanilla Beans Bakery
When it comes to gift-giving, you know you can never go wrong with sweet, decadent delights. Vanilla Beans Bakery has not only some of the yummiest baked goods, but also some of the most aesthetic desserts. They don’t compromise on quality or beauty. They serve such a wide variety of cakes, chocolate popsicles, cupcakes, and more. One of their very unique items would be their chocolate stuffed and coated dates that come in a variety of flavors.
10. RavenS BD
Action figures, bobble heads, figurines and the whole lot! RavenS BD has an epic collection of unique collectibles from your favorite TV shows and movies. They even have football player figurines for the sports fanatics!
And there you have it, your list of the best places to buy gifts in Dhaka. Now you’ll never go sick worrying about where to buy that last minute birthday or anniversary gift. If you think we’ve missed some of your favorite places, leave a comment below!