You should pick one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai for your next passionate meeting, whether it’s a fancy dinner spot or the ideal location for a proposal.
Valentine’s Day in Dubai is on Wednesday, February 14, so here’s another excuse to make a reservation at one of the city’s most elegant eateries (especially if your typical date night consists of a pint at Fibbers).
There are tonnes of options for couples in the city, ranging from upscale Thai restaurants to elegant French restaurants.
Ossiano
Two crazy packages are available for the day of love at Ossiano, a Michelin-starred fine dining establishment, which is even more extravagant than Atlantis, The Palm, which epitomises luxury. For Dhs17,500 per couple, the Platinum package offers a 10-course set dinner, aquarium-view seating, and unlimited Dom Pérignon champagne. At an astounding Dhs28,500 per couple, the Cristal package comes with a 10-course set meal, aquarium-view seating, unlimited Louis Roederer Cristal champagne, a personalised message from a diver, a Tiffany & Co. jewellery, and a bouquet. A live pianist is included in the entertainment.
The Palm Beach
Another juicy deal, this one is limited to one fortunate couple. The alfresco feast includes a private gazebo, a seven-course meal that includes fresh seafood, Kaviari Kristal caviar, and a trademark Wagyu Angus striploin, as well as unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, a bouquet, Valentine’s chocolates, and a high-quality gift. For the event, a live violinist will also be present.
Taj Exotica
A customised romantic encounter is promised in one of the numerous packages offered by Taj Exotica, another one from the 10k club, for this much. A red carpet welcome, a luxurious limousine ride, a jacuzzi suite, a sunset cruise, a 60-minute aromatherapy massage for two people, five courses of fine dining on a private balcony, and a floating breakfast are all included in this package. Perhaps it’s not so outrageous—after all, it is a staycation.
Trader Vic’s
The Cloud 9 package includes a helicopter tour with breathtaking views of the city and beach, as well as a chauffeur-driven luxury automobile to check into the Avani Palm View Hotel for a romantic one-night stay. For the sweet price of Dhs9,999, enjoy a three-course shared dinner and champagne at Trader Vic’s, then take a classy ride back to the hotel where you’ll wake up to a champagne breakfast.
Nikki Beach
Valentine’s Day offers at Nikki Beach include a package that ends at Dhs10,000 that includes a set menu with a selection of caviar, a prestige Champagne pairing, an endless supply of wines and spirits, a bouquet of roses, a complimentary voucher for an hour-long couples massage, and access to the pool and beach the next day.
Cloud 22
When you reserve a cabana at Cloud 22, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of rosé champagne. After settling into one of the elegant private cabanas with sweeping views of the Palm and the Arabian Gulf, you’ll be treated to a delectable three-course meal. This might be for you if you have Dhs 15,000 to spend.
Sushisamba
The minimum expenditure required is Dhs 10,000. Sushisamba’s private dining room is available for a special, romantic Valentine’s Day dinner reservation. Taste their varied a la carte menu, which combines Brazilian, Peruvian, and Japanese cuisine, and round off the evening with a unique Valentine’s Day dessert: a gorgeous heart-shaped Pistachio Raspberry Cake.
Jumeirah Al Qasr
This may be the strangest Valentine’s Day deal available in Dubai, in terms of outrageousness. This package, dubbed “The Ultimate Date,” at Jumeirah Al Qasr, spans two days and includes a romantic supper at the Sunset Lounge overlooking the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah under the light of candles and hundreds of roses, followed by an overnight stay. The next day, couples will enjoy a couple’s massage at Talise Spa, lunch at the renowned Pierchic, breakfast in their suite, and access to the pool and beach from a private beach cabana. This is also a unique experience available to only one couple. Enormous.
DRIFT Beach
Get a complimentary massage for two, a day in DRIFT’s Private Villa with a welcome bottle of Champagne, an exclusive helicopter tour, a Rolls Royce pick-up, breakfast, lunch, and a sunset seafood tower for Dhs 40,000. Bookings for the package are limited to one couple only. The deadline for reservations is February 5.
