Charms
Louis Vuitton has come up with an extensive collection of charms and pendants for Valentine's Day. Take your pick from some fancy pendants and keychains.
Dh1,270 for the key holder pictured here
PET passion
If you thought you were the only ones to be lavished with love on February 14, think again. Pet Delight's Mirdiff branch is offering all pooches a free shampoo and blow dry as part of a Valentine's Day promotion. Appointments are available on a first-come-first-served basis and a chauffeur service can be arranged to pick up and drop off your pooch for a small fee. Call 04-284 7733
Watch out
If you want her to be constantly reminded of your love, gift her an expensive designer watch. The Selleria timepiece by Fendi features the signature details of Selleria stitching, the logo medallion and an interchangeable strap system combined with fine craftsmanship.
Dh3,155
Take heart
Make an unabashed display of love with this enchanting cherry red 18k yellow gold heart Damas pendant inspired by a sea-based theme and richly adorned with diamonds and lustrous white pearls.
Dh990
Love in the theatre
Take her out to watch the movie Valentine's Day at Reel Cinemas, Dubai Mall. Not because it's got such a starry cast (there are 19 faces and names you will instantly recognise), but because you stand the chance to win a romantic dinner at Fazaris restaurant and a movie package which includes a limo pick up and two tickets to Reel Cinema's Platinum Movie Suites.
Dh60
Tie him
Men like being fawned over and admired and this silk bow tie and cummerband set from Marks and Spencers may get the compliments your man truly deserves.
Dh175
Flirty touches
Get passionate about your living space and prove home is where the heart is by gifting him Graham & Green's gorgeous soapstone paperweight hearts etched with roses.
Dh30 each
Cuddly comfort
Spontaneous and surprising demonstrations of love can really win hearts. And this rose cushion from Marks & Spencers would be ideal if your feelings are unrequited.
Dh215
Hotline
Gizmos make great gift options. But iPods and cellphones are passé. Go retro this year with this Hotline telephone. Its concealed dial is revealed under the pop-up cover at the press of a button, and when there's an incoming call the panic button at the centre flashes.
Dh250 from www.menkind.co.uk
VALENTINE'S DAY TREATS
SEAFOOD
Choices, Al Bustan Rotana
Lavish international seafood buffet inclusive of unlimited select beverages for Dh220 per person.
Call 04-282 0000
THAI
The Royal Buddha Holiday Inn, Al Barsha
Enjoy an intimate Thai dinner in a regal setting for Dh225 per couple.
Call 04-323 4333
JAPANESE
KIKU, Le Meridien
Authentic Japanese cuisine for Dh220 per person.
Call 04-702 2455
BRITISH
Rhodes Mezzanine Grosvenor House
The best of modern British cuisine prepared by Michelin star celebrity chef Gary Rhodes for Dh600 per person.
Call 04-317 6000
INDIAN
Qureshis Kebab & Kurry restaurant The Country Club Hotel
Four-course dinner menu, comprising signature dishes for Dh300 per couple.
Call 04-398 8840
Love tunes
Music and the right words have the ability to make hearts melt. We have sifted through hundreds of love songs to pick the best 10 for you to gift your sweetheart.
Log on to an online music store, download these tracks and write them on a CD or put them in a ‘Valentine' USB drive and let the music do the talking.
1. Up Where We Belong — Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
2. Have I Told You Lately — Rod Stewart's unplugged version (or Van Morrison's original track)
3. How Deep Is Your Love — Bee Gees
4. Killing Me Softly With His Song — Roberta Flack
5. In My Life — The Beatles
6. Babe — Styx
7. When a Man Loves a Woman — Percy Sledge (Stay away from the Michael Bolton version)
8. Baby I'm-A Want You — Bread
9. If You Leave Me Now — Chicago
10. You Are In My Heart — Rod Stewart
We don't claim this is a top-10 list of all-time best love songs, but these are definitely some unforgettable romantic tracks ever created. If you can ‘conjure up' a chance to dance to these tracks with your Valentine, consider your battle half won.
