10 best analog gifts for digital detox crowd in UAE in 2023

You don’t need Spotify or Apple Music to stream your favorite tracks. Restore vinyl records with this portable suitcase turntable. It has built-in stereo speakers, so you can choose to bypass Bluetooth, flash drives, AUX cables, and other available input options. The Voksun record player supports 7, 10 and 12 inch vinyl records with three different selectable speeds. Even without records playing, the turntable is a charming vintage element of the house. Several reviewers left five stars for the sound quality, which is in keeping with the nostalgic crackle. They also found the built-in speakers to be sufficient. Wrap this gift with a vinyl record or two from Amazon.

Let them know they can still capture their happiest moments without a smartphone when you gift them the Fujifilm Instax SQ1. Unlike digital cameras, instant film cameras print photos as soon as they are clicked. It’s the perfect companion for a picnic or afternoon walk. What about selfies? A small mirror next to the lens also allows for mock selfies. Your order comes with two lithium batteries and a hand strap.Pick from the three colors available, Glacier Blue, Chalk White and Terracotta Orange, and add A pack of Instax Square filmFinish bundling.

Warranty: Amazon is offering a one-year extended warranty for Dh29 and a two-year extended warranty for Dh47.

Gift them a pair of roller skates and encourage them to get out and explore their immediate surroundings. These sport skates from the Roller Derby Elite look like regular sneakers, so they’ll complement any casual outfit. Expect a smooth ride on 70mm high rebound wheels, supported by a soft upper and ventilated design. These shoes come in men’s and women’s sizes. Happy skaters in the reviews say they are comfortable and durable. They point out that the wheels can take anything that gets in their way, which is why beginners might find them too fast.

3D puzzles are complex and require a lot of patience, but once put together, the finished product makes for a stunning display piece. This Rokr Night City wooden puzzle set contains 294 bricks and 10 marbles. Once the piece is complete, you can turn the gears to roll the marbles into four different lanes. This brain teaser takes about seven hours to complete. Reviews say the instructions can be confusing at times, but for those with a knack for putting things together, it’s endlessly entertaining.

You’ve surely seen Kalimba covers of popular songs here and there. The instrument has been in the spotlight on social media for its clear, beautiful melodies. If your gift recipient loves music, give them this handheld “thumb piano”. It’s made of thick clear acrylic with musical notes printed on each tine. Detailed guides cover the basics to get you out of the box. The order also comes with a tuning hammer, although the instrument is finely tuned in its packaging. Reviewers say the kalimba sounds exactly as expected, with plenty of room for experimentation and creativity. They liken musical notes to a music box.

Another popular offline activity on the internet is crocheting. Encourage your digital detox to take up a new hobby with this all-inclusive crochet kit for beginners. Inside are 15 strands of yarn, 21 crochet hooks, and 37 useful accessories such as storage bags, safety pins, thimbles, measuring tape, and more. Everything tucks away in the canvas tote. The reviewers had already made blankets out of this bundle, but they did note how it arrived without instructions.

When they let their Notes app rest, tell them to transfer their thoughts to paper. This antique looking leather binder features metal studs for extra protection. The notebook has a total of 110 pages, including 20 blank sheets, all of which are thick enough to prevent bleeding. Thanks to the metal binder rings, you can add or remove pages at any time. Order comes with a pack of 12 fine-tip colored markers to make every journal entry fun. Reviews also confirm that the book came in a gift box.

How about tournament sized darts? The Viper League Pro is a quirky wall decor that is as functional as it is stylish. This complete set includes an 18″ sisal fiberboard, a cricket scoreboard with chalk and three steel tipped darts. It’s a game they can play with their friends, without any screen in sight. The fibers are so dense that the surface closes once the dart is removed. Reviewers testify to the real material and say it’s also easy to mount on the wall, taking just five minutes to install.

For artists on a digital detox, get on the adult coloring book bandwagon and give them this set as a gift. It features intricate floral drawings by Johanna Basford from her popular coloring book, The Secret Garden. These whimsical drawings are so detailed it could take hours to color on a single sheet of paper. A pack of 120 ink pens will help you get started right away, and come in a variety of styles, from glitter and metallic to pastel and standard.Alternatively, you can add the group 12 Professional Marks of Windsor and Newton.

Relive the FIFA craze with tabletop football. This exciting version of the game uses magnetic pieces to control the player from under the board. There are only two “magna” players and three balls on the court, along with instructions listing the rules of the game. Critics loved the football’s fresh spin and said it kept families busy for hours.

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