Forget the “Best Dad” mug for your Dad. Get him these useful gifts instead!
Father’s Day falls on 15 June – the perfect time to celebrate the father figure in your life! While he’d probably love a weekend getaway for golf or a fishing trip, here are the next best ways to show your appreciation (and give him a little pampering, too!).
Smells Good
Yes, cologne as a gift for Father’s Day is as imaginative as a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day, but at least it serves a purpose! If you’re unsure what Dad likes to smell like, then Jo Malone London’s Cologne Discovery Collection Fragrance Set might be right up his alley. The set includes five trial-sized fragrances – English Pear & Freesia, Peony & Blush Suede, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Blackberry & Bay, and Wild Bluebell – from three different fragrance families. Each can be worn solo or layered, which allows Dad to mix and discover a signature scent that’s all his own.
$35 from Sephora
Man Bag
It is the year 2025, and if your Dad is still lugging a frayed laptop sleeve that not only contains his laptop but also his worldly possessions, then it is high time to upgrade his everyday bag. The Sefton Backpack from Samsonite is a handsome combination of style and function, with multiple compartments, including spaces for a laptop, tablet, documents, and a water bottle – perfect for the modern Dad on the go!
$360 from Samsonite
Coffee Workhorse
Is your Dad a cynical coffee connoisseur who spends his weekends checking out coffee joints for the best cuppas and his mornings obsessing over making his daily brew? Then perhaps it is time to take things to the next level with the ultimate coffee machine, the Breville Barista Touch Impress.
This machine in shining armour is built on the “4 Keys Formula”, delivering the perfect dose of freshly ground beans, maintaining precise temperature control, optimising water pressure, and producing true microfoam milk for latte art. It even comes with four bags of Common Man Coffee Roasters’ best-selling coffee to kick-start your Dad’s journey into caffeine nirvana!
$2,298 from Common Man Coffee Roasters
What’s Brewing?
Brewing beer at home really took off during COVID when bored folks cooped up at home sought new ways to entertain themselves. However, it seems that beer brewing is here to stay, with more people getting interested.
The Coopers DIY Beer Brew Kit is a great all-in-one starter kit, with everything needed, such as the fermenting vessel, a hydrometer, and ingredients like the brewing extract. It makes 23 litres of beer, so Dad may have to organise a boys’ night out to savour the fruits of his success!
From $170 from iBrew
Gun Therapy
A massage gun is the fitness item you never knew Dad needed! Basically, a handheld device that uses percussion and oscillation to soothe irritated muscles, it is the next best thing to an actual massage.
The Hydragun Massage Gun comes with seven attachment heads, each designed to target specific muscle groups and deliver powerful relief – something his post-gym soreness will definitely appreciate.
$399 from Hydragun
Best Face Forward
Treat Dad to the multi-award-winning DrSpa® Repair & Rejuvenate Facial! Infused with powerful regenerative bio-phyto actives, this luxurious facial works deep within to repair, revitalise, and rejuvenate skin from the inside out. Personalise the experience to target specific skin concerns and sensitivities – because no two Dads are alike!
Exclusively for AA Members: Be the first 100 to register and enjoy a complimentary DrSpa® Repair & Rejuvenate Skin treatment worth $412! Bring along a companion to enjoy the treatment with you @ $48.
Prior registration and appointment required.
https://aas.com.sg/privileges/2025-drspa-fd/
Treasures of the Sea
Indulge in a seafood meal at the ever-popular Red House Seafood, where they specialise in Nanyang-style dishes. Their special Parents’ Day Set Menu, is a specially curated eight-course menu featuring dishes like Double-Boiled Chicken Soup with Cordyceps Flower and Coconut Flesh, Salted Egg Prawn with Shimeji Mushroom & Prawn Paste Calamari Tentacles, and of course, their iconic Red House Signature Nanyang Style Crab with Golden Crab Mantou.
The Parents’ Day Set Menu is available until 30 June 2025 at $78++ per pax (min. 2 pax to dine).
Exclusive for AA Members: Receive a complimentary bottle of Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Noir worth $68 (with a minimum of 4 pax) and a Hainanese Chicken with Scallion and Bentong Ginger dish (with a minimum of 6 pax).
https://aas.com.sg/privileges/2025-redhouse-pd/
This One’s For Daddy
Whether your Dad’s into good scents, fancy gadgets, or just needs a better backpack, these thoughtful gifts go beyond the usual clichés.
Sure, appreciation isn’t about giving presents, but a great gift shows you’ve been paying attention to his needs and remembering all that he’s done for you and your family.
