Crazy in love
Some of the wildest offers around the UAE to celebrate your love.
Rixos The Palm, Dubai: Dh100,000 per couple
Their Valentine’s Diamond package includes a two-night stay in the Grand King Suite, private limousine pick-up from your door, in-room breakfast, VIP amenities and chocolate treats, turndown service with rose petals, candlelight dinner at the Jetty with live music, photo shoot, Sultan’s Therapy (sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, body coffee peeling, Sultan’s four-hands massage in VIP couple treatment room, special Turkish Hammam treatment). Call 04-4575555
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi: Dh30,000++ per couple
Scott’s Terrace dinner and accommodation package, exclusively available for one couple only, offers a six-course Valentine’s set menu with drinks pairings. The terrace offers sweeping seascapes, a flower setting and harpist or violinist just for you. There’s also limousine pick-up, couple’s spa treatment, accommodation for one night in a Club Suite and a beach setting for morning breakfast served by a butler. Call 02-8115666
Jumeirah Beach Hotel at Beit Al Bahar: Dh25,000 per couple
Limousine pick-up, a five course set menu and a bottle of bubbly in your private tent on the beach and a Valentine’s Day gift.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, from Dh35,000 per couple
Fly by seaplane or helicopter from Dubai for the Imperial suite experience (it has separate king-sized and queen size en-suite bedrooms, should things not work out), filled with red roses. After spa treatment, there’s a personal cabana on the beach for lunch can be served, canapés and bubbly on the suite balcony, as the hotel’s resident pianist plays the suite’s very own grand piano dining in your private dining room. Call 07-2035555
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray: Dh40,000 per couple
After being chauffeured to your five-bedroom Royal Residence beachside villa with a private swimming pool, a personal butler and direct access to a private beach cabana, have two couples’ spa treatments in Talise Ottoman Spa, plus hair, nails and make-up in the Carita salon (for her), then hit the red carpet, leading from your villa to your dinner table on the beach. There’s a five-course menu with bubbles; the next day, there’s a bubbly breakfast in the garden and a private cooking class in Voi. For dinner and chauffeur service to and from the hotel only, Dh4,900. Call 04-4530000
Sheraton Dubai Mall Of The Emirates: Dh50,000
Private rooftop five course dinner with wine pairing and live entertainment in a gazebo with views across Dubai, a night in the royal suite, breakfast in bed, chocolates, a Dh10,000 shopping voucher from The Mall of the Emirates and a massage for two at the Sheraton Spa.
Burj Al Arab: Dh7,000 per couple
Romantic moonlight swim in the hotel’s infinity pool, 150 metres into the sky. It starts with a massage, then head to the pool filled with rose petals for Burj Al Arab beverages and personalised music. Leave with one of the hotel’s epic fluffy Burj Al Arab bathrobes. Call 04-3017365
Mina A’Salam: Dh4,999
Four-course set menu in beach tent, with pink beverage bottle, private limousine service, bouquet of flowers, box of chocolates and a musician to serenade each couple.
At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa: Dh4,500 per couple
Seven-course dinner on the 122th floor, with canapés, Tsarskaya oysters, lobster, Wagyu and rose parfait with hibiscus sorbet. Dh4,500 per couple for a window table, including paired beverages, Dh3,500 for a non-window table, including paired beverages, 6.30-11pm. Call 04-8883828
Arabian Dreams overnight safari: Dh2,495 per couple.
Take a 4x4 dune drive into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), a camel ride, and watch a falcon display with your Valentine before heading to a private camp for a barbecue dinner and unlimited beverages. Wake up to sunrise, fresh coffee and a morning wildlife dune drive. Call 04-2144888
Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach
Forget desert, try desert island. The hotel will take you to a private island for a quiet candle-lit dinner under the stars. Dh350 per person, with a choice of house beverages included. Call 07-2067777
Hate Valentines, or are you ready to mingle?
Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
PJ O’Reilly’s: Love Hurts, Lets Drink all inclusive Friday pool picnic from 1-4pm, music by The Paddyman, Sweet Chilli Jam and DJ Scott. Dh199 per adult or Dh80 for kids (from 6 to 12 years). Call 02-6742020
Century Village
SoHo Bar & Grill: Guests are guaranteed an awkward-free, non-romantic environment filled with like-minded individuals, with music, food and beverages. Call 04-2868520
McGettigan’s, JLT and Dubai World Trade Centre
Guys and Dolls Night: Value food and beverage packages to share for four, not two, Dh525. Live entertainment and DJs 6-10pm. Call 04-3780800
Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
Silk Route: Singles brunch with heart-shaped desserts and pink beverages, Dh139 and Dh169, 12.30pm. Call 02-6574856/57
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
Urban Bar & Kitchen (UBK): Traffic Light party: on arrival guests pick a sticker denoting their status. Call 04-4380000.
Love don’t cost a thing
Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Sambusek: Levantine set menu, Dh250++ per person for food only and Dh500++ per person including pairings. Call 02-8135555.
Koi Abu Dhabi
Five-course set menu with a French beverage on arrival, Dh400, with a select beverage bottle Dh550, with selected French premieum beverages Dh650. Call 02-6783334
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Filini: Five-course set menu overlooking the golf course and Arabian Sea with unlimited Italian bubbles and a rose for the ladies, 6.30-11.30pm, Dh499++ per couple. Call 02-6562000
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Barouk: Lebanese Valentine’s day dinner, Dh500 per couple, including two premium beverages and house beverages. Stay at the hotel for additional Dh500 including breakfast for two people. Call 02-6563053
Mafraq Hotel
The Oasis Courtyard: Four-course set meal, Dh177 per couple, private tent in the garden, with personal waiter at an additional cost. Overnight and dinner package over the Valentine’s weekend costs Dh676++. Call 02-6596666
Dubai
Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
Water Villas and Beach Pool Villas, two-night stay, in-room breakfast, couple’s 60-minute in-room massage and four-course dinner on the beach with premium beverages, rose and chocolates, from Dh6,750++ per villa per night. Call 04-5678888
Fairmont The Palm
Two-night stay in a Fairmont room, limousine pick-up, a bottle of premium bubbly and strawberries upon arrival, a mud rasul treatment for two, seaside barbeque dinner at Seagrill on 25o Restaurant & Lounge. Dh4,999. Call 04-4573388
Al Qasr
Dinner on Al Qasr beach, with a four-course set menu, Dh1,900 per couple with beverages and African instrumental music.
Pierchic: Five-course set menu with beverages, Dh2,500 per couple. 04-3668888
Marco Polo Hotel
Kitakits Kafe & Klubb: Enjoy a romantic dinner buffet for a couple for just Dh175 including frozen beverage and frosted strawberries.
Chopstix: Classic six-course menu for a couple for Dh400 including a bottle of pink bubbly.
The Bombay: Six-course Nawabi treat for a couple for Dh400 including a bottle of pink bubbly.
Beyond El Rancho: Enjoy dinner buffet for two for Dh250 including frozen beverage and frosted strawberries. Call 04 2720000
The Palace Downtown Dubai
Asado: Private four-course set menu on the boat deck with a gift, a premium beverage bottle, flowers, and entertainment by a violinist. Dh3,500 per couple. Call 04-4287806
Taj Palace Hotel Dubai
Suite accommodation, dinner, breakfast and 75-minute chocolate spa treatment for two; Dh1,900. Call 04-2113079
Vida Downtown Dubai
3in1: Four-course family-style set menu in a private cabana, inclusive of a beverage bottle, 7pm onwards at Dh1,600 per couple. Guests will receive roses and a box of chocolates. Call 04-4285923
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Aqua: Outdoor dining with city views and a five-course set menu with free flowing house beverages, Dh1550 per couple. Menu includes fresh seafood including Balik salmon, Blackmore heritage beef and single plantation chocolate fondants. Ladies receive complimentary red rose and chocolates. Call 04-4140000
The Westin Dubai
Hunters: Five-course set menu and a premium beverage, Dh1,100 per couple; Dh1,650 per couple with a premium beverage and premium pairings. Call 04-5117136
DIFC
Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge: Four-course traditional Italian menu ; Dh1,250 per couple with a beverage. Call 04-3860066.
Grosvenor House Dubai
Bar 44: A dozen Gillardeau oysters and a bottle of French bubbly, followed by strawberries to share; Dh1200 per couple. Call 04-3176000.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City.
Certo: Five-course set menu, Dh595 per couple, inclusive of a beverage glass on arrival, Dh950 per couple for set menu with pairings or Dh1,200 per couple inclusive of a beverage bottle. Ladies, you are promised a gift (just in case he forgets). Call 04-3669111.
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Watatsumi: Couples receive a beverage on arrival, hot and cold appetizers, choice of two main courses and desserts; Dh895 per couple; includes two beverages. Call 04-3993373
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
The Observatory: Three-course set menu with views of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, Dh650 per couple, including a beverage, 5-11pm. Call 04-3194000
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
The Rib Room: Five-course set menu specially designed by head chef Luigi, and a beverage and a canapé on arriva, Dh450 per person. Call 04-3198088
Anantara Dubai The Palm
Mekong: Eat in a rickshaw on the terrace with dishes such as Thai-spiced duck in honey, chicken in pandanus leaves and mango and Thai sticky rice. Dh350 per person or Dh450 per person inclusive of a beverage. Call 04-5678304
Souk Al Bahar
Kanpai: Five-course menu featuring new dishes by Chef Masamitsu Morino with lobster, oysters, salmon heart mousse, Wagyu beef, black cod, scallop and king prawns, 7.30-11.30pm on February 13 and 14. Dh195, Dh395 with unlimited house beverages, Dh495 with unlimited rose beverages. Call 04-4419262
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Al Mansour Dhow: Valentine’s buffet dinner cruise, Dh219 per person (soft drinks; Dh249 per person with a beverage). Boarding starts at 8pm, sailing at 8.30pm for a two-hour cruise. Be aware, children may be present; ages 1-4 years eat free and children 4-12 years charged Dh110. Call 04-2057333/ 7444
Arabian Ranches
Maison Mathis: Four-course meal including choices of roasted beetroot salad, caramel-coated foie gras, roasted duck breast and spicy dark chocolate brulée with candied chillies, Dh250 per person; (Dh350 with a beverage bottle). Call 04-4501313
Sharjah
Coral Beach Resort
Casa Samak: Valentine’s set menu at Dh125 per person and a glass of sparkling non-alcoholic beverage, with seafood, beef medallion with red capsicum sauce orgrilled red snapper and salmon fillet and finish wit the Lovers Delight dessert of strawberries, almonds, mascarpone cream and sweet basil. Call 06-5229999
Fujairah
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
Dine under the stars then spend a night for Dh1,800 per person, per room in a Classic Room including breakfast; a set seafood dinner and discounts on therapies at Zen the Spa. Call 09-2449888
