SHARE THE LOVE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY IN ABU DHABI

Can you feel the love in the air? Are you suddenly more aware of pink and red decor popping up in your peripheral vision? The most loved up day of the year is almost here - and we have done all the hard work for you!


Whether you want to celebrate with your loved one over a beautiful meal in a spectacular setting, opt for something a little more relaxed over some drinks, head to brunch on the weekend with your family or want to share the love with your friends and make it Gal-entine’s or Pal-entine’s Day, there is a heart-sprinkled, love-abundant event here for you! 


Plenty of our favourite restaurants and bars are even treating us to multi-day Valentine’s Day events - so you can share the love a few times over.

SACCI

VOGO ABU DHABI 


Celebrate your love in the warm and inviting atmosphere of this Italian ristorante, with an evening of Italian dishes that will have you dreaming of lazy summer nights in Tuscany. We all know the way to your loved one’s heart is often through carbs and dessert, and the Italians are the experts in both!


The team at Sacci has crafted a special 5-course menu for the occasion, complemented with a carefully selected bottle of fine grape: the sommelier has chosen wines that harmonize with the flavors of each dish, ensuring that every sip enhances the overall dining experience.


Availability: 7-11PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED499 per couple

Bookings: +971 2616 9999

PARK HYATT ABU DHABI 


SAINT VALENTINE TEA O’CLOCK | THE LIBRARY CAFE


This one gets us excited by the name alone: Saint Valentine Tea O’Clock! But don’t stop there - enjoy a journey of love for your heart and your stomach with a meticulously curated tea selection paired with exquisite pastries crafted by Chef Michele Stasi, enhancing the refined and romantic setting. Where do we sign up?


Availability: daily 12.30-5PM | 1st-14th February

Pricing: AED140 per person | AED175 glass of bubbly


ETERNO | THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT 


Looking for a beachfront that exudes perfect cool vibes? The Beach House is serving it up in spades with Eterno, a Valentine's Day 5-course set menu that will allow you to revel in the romantic atmosphere, enhanced by live music to set the perfect tone. 


HEART AND FIRE: A TANGO LOVE STORY | MATE RESTAURANT


Experience a Valentine’s Day with a twist, as Heart and Fire: A Tango Love Story unfolds at Mate - this 5-course set menu promises a culinary evening that mirrors the passion of tango, perfectly set against the Argentinean backdrop. Settle in for captivating entertainment to match your meal, as tango dancers take to the floor for added wow-factor. 


Availability: 6.30-10.30PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED690 per couple at The Beach House or Mate | a complimentary sparkling beverage included


Bookings: 02 407 1234

FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR


GRAND LOVE BRUNCH | CUISCENE


The Grand Love Brunch gets a romantic touch this month, with a Valentine’s ambiance of themed decorations and live entertainment. Whether you’re sharing an early Valentine’s Brunch with your partner, gathering up your mates for Pal-entine’s or bringing the kids along for some family love, you won’t go hungry across 18 live stations and over 145 dishes! Bonus marks for those stunning Grand Mosque views. 


Availability: 1-4PM | Saturday, 10th February

Pricing: AED 295 for soft beverages | +AED125 for house beverages | +AED300 for French bubbles | 50% for kids aged 6 and 12 | free for kids under 6 


SHARE THE LOVE | MARCO PIERRE WHITE STEAKHOUSE & GRILL 


We are massive suckers for any festivities, so an exclusive Valentine’s Day set menu like this just screams ‘love is in the air’. The menu features ingredients like Dibba Bay oysters, Sturia caviar, Nordic salmon gravlax to set the mood - and post-mains, concludes with the delightful Lovers Surprise dessert!


Availability: From 7PM | Wednesday, 14th February

Pricing: AED350 per person


AMORE GUSTOSO | MARCO’S ITALIAN 


Marco’s Italian is also serving up a Valentine’s set-menu: Amore Gustoso. Showcasing the authentic flavors of Italy, look out for tuna carpaccio and baked oysters, ‘Pink’ beetroot taglioni with prawn, pan-fried veal tenderloin and the finale: 

Sorpresa di San Valentino featuring raspberry inspiration cremeux, chocolate jelly, and raspberry foam.


Availability: lunch and dinner daily | 1st-14th February

Pricing: AED250 per person


Bookings: +971 2 654 3333 or email dining.bab@fairmont.com or click here

SAADIYAT ROTANA RESORT AND VILLAS


VALENTINE’S DAY | TURTLE BAY BAR & GRILL


Win the Valentine’s date game with a poolside table in the beautiful surrounds of Saadiyat Rotana - especially as the sun sets and the pool and palm trees light up. Not limited to Wednesday, enjoy a 4-course set menu across Valentine’s week - you can celebrate a little earlier or later to suit!


Availability: Dinner | Monday - Saturday, 12th-17th of February

Pricing: AED699 per couple soft drinks + a glass of pink prosecco | AED799 unlimited prosecco and wines


THE ROOFTOP BAR | TURTLE BAY


Want to take it up a notch (literally)? Head to the Rooftop Bar for sushi and bubbles with a view!


Availability: Wednesday - Saturday, 14th - 17th February

Pricing: AED499 per couple | sushi platter paired with a bottle of prosecco or wine


VALENTINE’S DAY | SI RISTORANTE 


Little else says romance like a charming, flavour-filled 4-course Italian meal accompanied by prosecco. We can practically convince ourselves that we are dining in Italy when we take a seat at Si Ristorante, so save the airfares and enjoy an evening here instead! 


Availability: Dinner | Monday - Saturday, 12th-17th of February

Pricing: AED599 per couple soft drinks + a glass of sparkling prosecco | AED699 unlimited pink prosecco


VALENTINE’S AFTERNOON TEA | SAMA LOBBY LOUNGE


Treat a loved one - and yourself - to a charming Valentine’s afternoon tea, with a specially curated selection of themed sandwiches, sweet treats and freshly baked plain scones served with tea, coffee and cold drinks. We know this one would also be perfect for Galentine’s with friends! 


Availability: 3-6PM | Saturday - Thursday, 10th-15th of February

Pricing: AED185 per person


Bookings: 02 697 0000 or email fbres.saadiyat@rotana.com or click here 

THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI


MONOCHROME VALENTINE DINNER | CATCH AT ST REGIS


Want to wow your valentine with something completely out of the ordinary? The Monochrome dinner at Catch At St Regis will do just that. Look forward to a romantic evening filled with the chefs' innovative white-themed culinary creations featuring premium seafood, freshly rolled sushi and delectable desserts in a signature colour palette over 5 courses. A lively singer and saxophonist duo will top off the evening perfectly! 


Availability: 7-11PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED1000 per couple

Booking: +971 2 694 4553 or email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com



VALENTINE AFTERNOON TEA | CRYSTAL LOUNGE 

The opulence of Crystal Lounge will be matched by Valentine's Afternoon Tea this month, bringing a delightful showcase of Valentine-inspired treats. From exquisite sandwiches to whimsical artisanal pastries and scones that wouldn’t look out of place in Wonderland, this is a treat for the eyes and the palate. 


Availability: 2-6PM | Monday - Sunday, 12th-18th of February

Pricing: AED195 per person | AED295 per person with a glass of French bubbly

Bookings: +971 2 694 4553 or email restaurants.abudhabi@stregis.com

SHANGRI-LA ABU DHABI


SAN VALENTINE AFTERNOON TEA | LOBBY LOUNGE


We were sold on this as soon as we saw empanada hearts on the menu - could it be any more on theme? An assortment of petit fours and savoury bites include the likes of red velvet cake and beetroot buns as well. The selection of one-off treats will win over your heart - and taste buds - alongside tea, coffee and mocktails to match!  


Availability: 2-6PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED250 per couple | inclusive of tea, coffee and 3 selections of mocktails


SOFRA BLD 


Press play on Arabian Nights for the perfect music to get you in the mood on the way to this sumptuous dinner: enjoy a Middle Eastern buffet with a touch of Arabian magic. Enjoy welcome beverages as you tuck into a range of international and Middle Eastern specialties, showcased through live cooking stations.


Availability: 6-11PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED280 per couple | inclusive of welcome beverage


THE POOL BAR


Stunning panoramic views of the Khor Al Maqta Creek make this the perfect setting for a romantic evening for two. Soak up the scenery as you enjoy an al fresco four-course dinner, and this one checks the Valentine’s Day gift box as well: an AED200 spa voucher is included. 


Availability: 6-10.30PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED480 per couple | inclusive of soft beverages and AED200 spa voucher


Bookings: +971 2 509 8513

UNDER THE NIGHT SKY

VERSO | GRAND HYATT ABU DHABI


Ok, with a lot to love about this one, where do we begin? First up: Valentine’s Day dinner will be served in the outdoor cabanas by the pool and beach, a proper al fresco experience! Their 5-course Italian set menu has been carefully handcrafted, twice: with an entirely vegetarian menu accompanying the regular menu, our vegetarian friends aren’t just an afterthought, they’re part of the main event! 


Experience an intimate evening as you dine under the stars, savouring the likes of homemade pasta with red prawns, caviar and Amalfi lemon, Wagyu filet and T’Amo - a dessert concoction of 70% Guanaja chocolate, hazelnut and vanilla elements. A cabana for two, please!


Availability: from 7PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED699 soft beverages | AED899 house beverages | AED1099 house + a bottle of champagne

Bookings: 02 510 1234 or email DineAtGrandHyattAbuDhabi@hyatt.com

BRICK ROOFTOP KITCHEN & BAR

ALOFT ABU DHABI


With views like these, all the hard work of pulling off a Valentine’s date is done for you! As we’re big fans of a rooftop bar, this already scores top marks in our book - but a 3-course meal seals the deal. 


Enjoy two starters, two mains and two desserts for AED390 per couple, as a live band sets the romantic mood for you and your Valentine. Watch night settle over the city and feel the world drift away as you choose from a curated menu and soak up the romantic atmosphere. 


Availability: 7-11PM | Wednesday - Friday, 14th-16th of February

Pricing: AED390 per couple

Bookings: 05499422289 or click here

UP AND BELOW ROOFTOP BAR

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 


Fancy a mid-week Valentine's Day dinner with city skyline views, all without breaking the bank? Try this fun option in the heart of the city!


Sit poolside and look out across the twinkling lights as you share a bottle of sparkling wine with your other half. You won’t leave hungry - a 3-course set menu is included, and you can really make the most of the rooftop-friendly weather. 


Availability: from 7PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED199 per couple

Bookings: 971 02 698 2222

SOFITEL ABU DHABI CORNICHE


RENDEZVOUS | GRILLS @ CHILL’O


Can you feel the love tonight … as a live band serenades you with soulful jazz music? Enjoy a romantic setup that elevates the atmosphere for Valentine’s Day as you enjoy a 3-course set menu with your loved one. 

  

Availability: from 7PM | Tuesday - Thursday, 13th-15th of February

Pricing: AED499 per couple | AED300 add a bottle of Pommery champagne


LOVE IS IN THE AIR | JAZZ & FIZZ


Is love lifting you higher this year? Let Jazz & Fizz make it a reality with their 36th floor bar and views to match! Be swept away with panoramic views of the city as you enjoy a sushi feast and sparkling to match! 


Availability: from 8PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED365 3-layer platter of sushi + bottle of sparkling wine | AED375 3-layer platter of sushi + bottle of Champagne

 


MEET ME IN BANGKOK | SILK & SPICE


Fancy a Valentine’s Day adventure through the bustling streets of Bangkok? Enjoy the next best thing at Silk & Spice - your taste buds won’t know you aren’t really in Thailand! With beautiful sea views and excellent but unobtrusive service, this is the perfect Valentine's Day for lovers of Thai food.


Availability: 6-10.30PM | Tuesday - Saturday, 13th-17th of February

Pricing: Pure Love Package - AED345 includes a curated four-course set menu with a welcome drink and soft beverages

Love Potion Package - Add AED175 per person for free flow of specially crafted Valentine’s Day cocktails or wine and beer

Sweetheart Sparkle - Add AED395 per person for free flow of Champagne


Bookings: +971 56 997 7409

CUORI & SAPORI

TAVERNA DEL MORO | THE COLLECTION, ST REGIS RESIDENCES, SAADIYAT


Nestled in the heart of The St Regis on Saadiyat Island, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the welcoming atmosphere and Italian charm of Taverna del Moro for a quiet corner of Sicily - it certainly has the taste to match! 


With a special menu this Valentine’s Day, you’ll be leaving fit to burst! Start with homemade focaccia and breaded burrata, enjoy risotto saffron and lemon with prawn, tuck into salmon fillet in a pistachio crust, and finish on a high with raspberry mousse crunch! Wash it all down in the best possible way: a bottle of your choice, Bottega Cabernet Sauvignon, Gavi Vite Colta or Novecento Sparkling Prosecco Brut. Now that’s amore!


Availability: 7-10PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED400 per couple

Bookings: 02 631 1030

KISHI JAPANESE

AL FORSAN SPORTS RESORT 


Why not treat yourself and your beloved to dinner and a show? KISHI are serving up front row seats to the live-cooking action with a special Valentine’s Teppanyaki menu. Enjoy a 4-course extravaganza with everything from sushi and ramen to lobster schimiyaki and Wagyu beef tenderloin with foie gras, before finishing on a sweet note of matcha mille crepes.  


Want all the taste but a little less action? A table set menu is also available, so you can kick back and enjoy the musical stylings of a live saxophone player. With a welcome drink on arrival, you’ll be on your way to a very happy Valentine’s Day indeed. 


Availability: from 7PM | Wednesday, 14th of February

Pricing: AED350 per couple set menu on table | AED450 per couple set menu Teppanyaki

Bookings: +97126565630

Danika Star

1/31/2024