55th&5th, THE GRILL, ST REGIS, SAADIYAT ISLAND
It’s all about the personal experience at this award-winning venue. Chef Lee Murdoch will present a list of ingredients from which you choose the ones you would like with your meal. Enjoy.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs600 per person, including a welcome drink on arrival.
To make a booking: (02) 4988888
ATMOSPHERE, BURJ KHALIFA
Feast on the heady delights of a seven-course celebration. Begin with exquisite canapés and Tsarskaya oysters before sampling ballotine of quail with foie gras and Perigord truffle.
Time: 6.30pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs3,500 for a non-window table, including paired beverages. Dhs4,500 per couple, including paired beverages for a window table.
To make a booking: (04) 8883828
Clockwise: Nawwara, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai | Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai | Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi | Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa
AFTERNOON TEA, RAFFLES DUBAI
Dubai’s only ‘fashion’ afternoon tea sets you in the mood for love.
Time: 2pm to 7pm
Price: Dhs199 for a couple. You can also jazz it up with a glass of bubbly, priced at Dhs399
To make a booking: (04) 3248888
ALBA, THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Sample an exquisite bouquet of flavours such as rose cream, poppy flower and berry tart at the delicious afternoon tea.
Time: 2pm-5pm
Price: Dhs120 per couple and Dhs65 per head.
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
AL DAWAAR, HYATT REGENCY DUBAI
Take in Dubai’s mesmerising skyline while enjoying a sumptuous buffet at Al Dawaar, Dubai’s only rooftop revolving restaurant.
Time: 6.30pm to 12am
Price: Dhs1,099 per couple, including free flowing Möet & Chandon champagne. Dhs999 per couple, including house beverages and Dhs649 per couple for food only.
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
AZUR, RAFFLES DUBAI
The Friday Raffles Roast bring out the cupid touch for the whole family.
Time: 1pm to 4.30pm
Price: Dhs235 including soft drinks, chilled juices, tea and coffee. Dhs385 including house beverages. Two children from 0-six years can dine for free while children from ages 7-12 pay half.
To make a booking: (04) 3248888
BBQ AL QASR, EMIRATES PALACE, ABU DHBAI
Fire up your romance against the magnificent backdrop of Emirates Palace
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs550+ per person. Including limousine pick-up, lavish flower bouquet for the lady, private butler service and framed image to treaure the evening forever.
To make a booking: (02) 6907999
CABANA, RIXOS THE PALM DUBAI
If you are looking to escape to an intimate beach retreat, this could be it. A gourmet dinner served by your very own butler, live entertainment and majestic views await.
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs3,000 per couple, including a glass of bubbly and a memorable gift.
To make a booking: (04) 4575415
CAFÉ HABANA, SOUK AL BAHAR
Visit for an intimate candlelit dinner coupled with Latino flair and panache.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs499 per couple and Dhs299 per person, including champagne cocktail upon arrival.
To make a booking: (04) 4222620
THE COURTYARD, AL MANZIL
Find romance in The Courtyard and feast on the four-course menu.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs850 per couple, including unlimited select beverages. Dhs650 per couple, including soft drinks. Guests will also receive roses and box of chocolates.
To make a booking: (04) 4285927
CLUB OLYMPUS, HYATT REGENCY DUBAI
Sit back and enjoy a romantic candlelit barbecue. Each lady will also be treated to a red rose and chocolates.
Time: 7pm onwards on February 13 and 14
Price: Dhs450 per couple, including free-flowing Moët & Chandon champagne.
To make a booking: (04) 3172222
Clockwise: Koi Restaurant & Lounge | Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa | The Ivy
DINING UNDER THE STARS, THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Discover the romance of the Orient in a luxurious and utterly private cabana on the poolside or beach, your choice.
Time: After sunset
Price: Dhs2,500 per couple, including a bottle of champagne.
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
FIRE & ICE, RAFFLES DUBAI
Sweep your loved one off their feet and treat them like royalty while feasting on a delectable five-course meal.
Time: 7pm-11.30pm
Price: Dhs695 per person, including wine pairing for each course.
To make a booking: (04) 3248888
THE FORGE, THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Indulge in a themed dinner menu culminating in a surprise sweet treat from renowned chef Allereau.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs750, including two glasses of champagne.
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
FUEGO, SOUK AL BAHAR
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in true Mexican style
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs499 per couple, including a bottle of grape or a pitcher or Margarita.
To make a booking: (04) 4490977
HASHI, ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI
Take the lead and celebrate Valentine’s the Japanese way.
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs700 per head, food only. Dhs1,200 per head, including soft drinks and paired wines.
To make a booking: (04) 8883601
GIORNOTTE, THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Feast on Venetian delights, tapas, seafoods and more.
Time: 12.30pm to 4pm
Price: Dhs265 for food only. Dhs365, including house beverages and soft drinks. Dhs575, including bubbly.
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
HORIZON, LE MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI
The chef is doubling up on the love with Arabic and chic interpretations of well known classic dishes. Eat, play and love.
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs1,500 per couple, including set menu and a bottle of champagne rose or Valentine’s mocktails.
To make a booking: (04) 5117136
THE IVY, JUMERIAH EMIRATES TOWERS
The Ivy is offering a choice between two menus to celebrate your love in sumptuous style.
Time: 6pm to 9pm and 9.15pm to 12am
Price: From Dhs499.
To make a booking: (04) 3198767
IZEL, CONRAD DUBAI
Celebrate Dia del Amor with Latin flavours and flair.
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Price: Dhs600 per couple for a four course dinner with champagne and strawberries on arrival.
To make a booking: (04) 4447130
KANPAI, SOUK AL BAHAR
Chef Masamitsu Morino’s five-course menu will have you wanting to treat your loved one over and over again.
Time: 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs195 with no alcohol. Dhs395 with unlimited beverages. Dhs495 with unlimited bubbly.
To make a booking: (04) 4419262
KEMPINSKI HOTEL, MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Book a night’s stay on Valentine’s day and begin your experience with a limousine pick up from your doorstep. Upon arrival you will be treated to a two-hour chocolate massage in the privacy of your suite. Included in the package is a tailor-made menu served by your own personal waiter, a bottle of premium bubbly and a branded gift worth Dhs2,000.
Time: Only on February 14
Price: Starting from Dhs44,550.
To make a booking: (04) 3410000
KOI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, ABU DHABI
Head to the UAE capital and see in the day of romance in A-list style.
Time: 18:30pm to 2:00am
Price: Dhs400 for a five course set menu with a bubbly cocktail on arrival. Dhs550 with a bottle of selected grape and Dhs650 for a bottle of selected French bubbles.
To make a booking: (02) 6783334
L’OLIVO RISTORANTE, RIXOS THE PALM DUBAI
Celebrate Valentine’s with a four-course Italian dinner overlooking the Dubai skyline while enjoying the beats played by Jazzy Soul Project.
Time: 7pm tp 11.30pm
Price: Dhs999 per couple including a glass of bubbly and a memorable gift.
To make a booking: (04) 4575415
LONG YIN, LE MERIDIEN DUBAI
Love is definitely in the air as you feast on Chef George’s chinese delights.
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs290 per head.
To make a booking: (04) 7022455
MARCO PIERRE WHITE GRILL, CONRAD DUBAI
The ambience sets the tone for the perfect tete-a-tete experience…
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Price: Dhs850 per couple, including a glass of bubbly on arrival.
To make a booking: (04) 4447130
MAZINA, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA
From gourmet passion on a plate to the perfect love token, it’s all about l-o-v-e at the Mazina.
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs735 per couple, including a vintage bottle and a box of handcrafted chocolates.
To make a booking: (04) 4367777
NAWWARA, JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI
The culinary journey begins with hot and cold mezze selection followed by signature mixed grills. Complete the delicious feast with decadent desserts.
Time: 7pm to 12midnight
Price: Three-Course menu at Dhs800 per couple, including a bottle of Prosecco. Dhs1,200 per couple for a private booth. A La Carte menu is also available.
To make a booking: (04) 3689977
Fancy interiors, stylish food and impeccable service makes it an easy venue to impress a loved one.
Time: 7pm onwards on February 13 and 14
Price: Dhs1,200 per couple for a romantic menu served with a bottle of premium bubbly. Price also includes a dozen red roses delivered to your home on Valentine’s Day . Dhs1,600 per couple for romantic meal, bottle of premium bubbly, dozen red roses and couple’s voucher at Mandarin Spa.
To make a booking: (04) 5018777
PICANTE, FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON BUR DUBAI
Enjoy an evening sampling some of the finest dishes Portugal has to offer.
Time: Lunch 12noon to 3pm and dinner 7pm to 12am
Price: Dhs160 per head, including water and a glass of sparkling wine.
To make a booking: (04) 3977444
PIERCHIC, MADINAT JUMEIRAH
Spend the evening watching the sunset while savouring a delectable five-course meal.
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs5,000 per couple, including pairing grapes. Each couple will also receive a surprise gift.
To make a booking: (04) 3668888
PRIVATE JETTY VALENTINE’S DINNER, RIXOS THE PALM DUBAI
For the most lavish and memorable experience book the Jetty dinner, exclusively.
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs20,000 per couple,including a bottle of Dom Pérignon, a special bouquet of roses and a memorable gift.
To make a booking: (04) 4575415
RAFFLES SPA, RAFFLES HOTEL
Indulge with your loved one with a 30-minute Jacuzzi in which you will be served canapés and a glass of bubbly. After the Jacuzzi you and your partner will be treated to a 60 minute sensual massage. It’s the ideal package to unwind together, be sure to make use of the spa facilities afterwards, too.
Time: Whenever suits you, be sure to book in advance
Price: 90 minutes Valentine’s promotion is Dhs1,399
To make a booking: (04) 3149870
RISTORANTE, ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI
Savour the season of romance with a special six-course degustation menu.
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs800 per person, Dhs1,400 per head including paired wines.
To make a booking: (04) 8883601
RISTORANTE, ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI
How about learning to cook together? Roll up your sleeves and join Chef Allessandro for 90 minutes of hands-on culinary fun.
Time: 11am to 3pm
Price: Dhs1,000 per couple, including a three-course lunch with paired alcoholic beverages.
To make a booking: (04) 8883601
ROMANTIC GAZEBO DINNER ON THE BEACH, JUMEIRAH ZABEEL SARAY
Dine under the stars for the ultimate rendezvous.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs6,900 including a bottle of premium bubbles, roses, chocolates, a personalised pashmina for the lady and a couple’s spa treatment voucher. Dhs4,900 including a bottle of bubbles, roses and chocolates.
To make a booking: (04) 4530000
THE RIVINGTON GRILL, SOUK AL BAHAR & MADINAT JUMEIRAH
Bask in the culinary love at Dubai’s award-winning British eatery.
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Price: Dhs350 per person for a three-course meal.
To make a booking: Souk Al Bahar (04) 4230903 and Madinat Jumeirah (04) 3666464
SEAFOOD MARKET, LE MERIDIEN DUBAI
Seafood is said to have aphrodisiac properties, so why not indulge.
Time: 7.30pm to 11.45pm
Price: Dhs740 per couple. A regular à la carte is also available
To make a booking: (04) 7022490
SHADES, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA
Enjoy delectable delights, poolside, while taking in the mesmerising views.
Time: 7pm to 11.30pm
Price: Dhs665 per couple for a three-course menu, including a vintage bottle and a box of handcrafted chocolates.
To make a booking: (04) 4367777
SONTAYA, ST REGIS, SAADIYAT ISLAND
This dining experience under the stars won’t fail to impress.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs2,000 per person for a set menu, a bottle of bubbly, candle light setup and personal music of your choice.
To make a booking: (02) 4988888
VALENTINE BRUNCH, MADINAT JUMEIRAH
The regular Friday brunch gets a romantic facelift. Enjoy the fare with rose sparkling cocktails with bubbly and special surprise for the lady.
Time: 12.30pm – 4pm
Price: Dhs595 per person
To make a booking: (04) 3668888
VIDA, DOWNTOWN DUBAI
Book a cabana at 3in1 and savour a four-course set menu.
Time: 7pm onwards
Price: Dhs1,600 per couple for a private cabana including a bottle of bubbly, roses and a box of chocolates
To make a booking: (04) 4285927
Indugle in an exotic fusion of Vietnamese and French cuisine.
Time: Lunch 12noon to 3pm. Dinner 7pm to 11pm
Price: Lunch Dhs350 per head inclusive of a welcome cocktail. Dinner Dhs650 per head including a glass of rose champagne on arrival.
To make a booking: (04) 4530000
YALUMBA, LE MERIDIEN DUBAI
Enjoy the famous brunch with a decadent spread of mouthwatering delights and a never-ending supply of bubbles.
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Price: Dhs599 per head including regular beverages and Laurent Perrier Rosé champagne. Dhs499 per head including regular beverages and champagne.
To make a booking: (04) 7022455
Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina
For the happy singleton…
SORSO BAR, THE RITZ-CARLTON ABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Don your favourite red outfit and head to Sorso Bar for the perfect night out with the girls. Every lady dressed in red will be offered a selection of house beverages and creative cocktails priced from Dhs5.
Time: 5pm to 3am
To make a booking: (02) 8188282
For those who want to wed on Valentine’s Day…
CONSTELLATION BALLROOM, THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA
Book your wedding in the Constellation Ballroom on the 14th and enjoy a host of exclusive extras including a specially themed Valentine menu, unlimited fresh juices, soft drinks and water; bridal suite with breakfast; a five-tier wedding cake; 50-minute bridal spa treatment; stage; dance floor and wedding parking. Along with it all, to renew your memories you also get a dinner for two at Mazina on your first anniversary.
Time: Valid for weddings booked on February 14, 2014 only
Price: Dhs280 per person, with a minimum of 300 guests
To make a booking: (04) 4367777
