13 places to dine in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this Valentine’s Day

Dubai: Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with your partner, friends or solo, we have something to suit your plans. Here are the exclusive packages, discounts, buffets and more on offer in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on 14th February.

Weslodge Saloon celebrates Valentine’s Day with a special menu at its Business Bay and City Walk locations. Food-wise, look forward to Dibba oysters with spicy granita, Wagyu tartare with harissa aioli, smoked tomato risotto with burrata cream and rocket pesto. Desserts include a heart-shaped milk chocolate mousse platter and handmade sorbet. The Valentine’s Day menu is available on February 14th from 7pm to 12am.

Barfly By Buddha-Bar is a rooftop restaurant and lounge that offers couples a set menu that includes four courses and drinks. The menu includes dishes such as oysters with orange pearls, miso black cod, lamb chops and caramel hazelnut chocolate mousse.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day drinks, live entertainment and snacks at Blind Tiger as they offer an exclusive cocktail menu throughout Valentine’s week. Three limited-edition drinks are available from February 13th to 19th.

Ce La Vi, located on the 54th floor of the Address Sky View Hotel, offers guests an à la carte menu and a four-course set menu curated by Chef Howard Ko. Set menus include smoked chocolate foie gras, black truffle ‘sushi rice’ risotto, grilled sea bass and vanilla cheesecake. Live performances by violinists and pianists will also add to the dining experience.

Do something different this Valentine’s Day and watch a movie night. Ernst, the Bavarian restaurant at 25hours Dubai, will be showing romantic movies on the outdoor terrace and serving hot drinks for winter on 14 February from 6pm to midnight.

Hayal offers a Valentine’s Day package. The Turkish eatery will serve dishes like grilled shrimp in buttery garlic, goat cheese and beetroot in a blood orange sauce, spicy char-grilled lamb kebabs, grilled eggplant with Gruyère cheese and tahini yoghurt, and Valentine-themed cakes.

La Mezcaleria in Dubai offers a three-course set menu for this purpose. Dishes include grilled calamari, shrimp tempura, penne and sirloin, and desserts such as chocolate lava cake and deconstructed creme brulee.

Indian restaurant Bombay Bungalow is offering a three-course set menu on 14 February. Dishes include guacamole pani puri, crispy soda batter fish and chips, fiery spiced chicken and Jhinga Kalimirch, wasabi curry prawns, lamb curry, and more. There is also a vegetarian menu.

Radisson Blu, Dubai Deira Creek is hosting a Valentine’s Day “Gala Dinner”. Food will include dishes from the hotel’s many restaurants, including Michelin-approved restaurant Shabestan.

Bab Al Nojoum in Abu Dhabi has a special offer for its guests on Valentine’s Day. Their campsites, Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat and Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah, are offering couples packages, discounts on reservations and curated dinner experiences.

Restaurant 365 at Novotel Dubai Al Barsha is planning a buffet for Valentine’s Day. Guests can choose from braised beef with mushrooms, salad, grilled chicken, arancini, breaded mozzarella, and more.

Eunoia by Carine is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special package just for couples to share. Dishes include French oyster and tuna tartare, truffle tart, roast chicken with foie gras and truffle butter, and more.

French-Japanese restaurant Nette has teamed up with Executive Chef Shaunne to create a special menu for Valentine’s Day. Dishes include miso seared tuna and compressed watermelon salad with wasabi shallots, quinoa salad, mirin salmon fillet with miso eggplant puree, and wasabi grilled beef tenderloin. For dessert, they’ll be serving soft Japanese creme brulee buttermilk pancakes for sharing.

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