Valentine’s Day in Dubai calls for something special, and this year, there's plenty of ways to celebrate love. From indulgent spa retreats to intimate tasting menus, it's time to grab your significant other 一 or best friend 一 and enjoy the city together with five memorable date ideas.
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1. Couples’ Wellness At Atlantis The Royal
For a Valentine’s Day that really puts the treat in retreat, book into Awaken Spa at Atlantis The Royal. With a dedicated couples’ wellness menu and lavish treatment room designed for two, this expert facility is luxury pampering at its best. Think fireside jacuzzi soaks, warm oil massages, Champaka salt scrubs, and glow-boosting facials, set within arguably one of the most extravagant hotels in the world. Leave feeling relaxed, restored, and reconnected as a couple.
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2. An Intimate 11-Course Dinner For Two
For a Valentine’s date that dazzles, Jun’s serves up a feast of Asian American flavour with front-row views of the Burj Khalifa. Go extra hungry to this MICHELIN-selected hotspot that takes couples on a globe-trotting journey of chef Kelvin Cheung’s international upbringing with an 11-course tasting menu. Starring lobster pani puri, fish tikki chaat, wagyu beef rice noodles and dark chocolate and olive oil mousse, each course is beautifully presented and contagiously fun. For those with a slighter appetite, try the Valentine’s set menu and add oysters with champagne for an experience equally as indulgent.Valentine’s set menu, AED 595 per couple; 11-course tasting menu AED 485 per person, both available on Friday 14th February.
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3. Afternoon Tea at Armani Hotel Dubai
If your love language is sweet treats and posh sandwiches then this is the Valentine’s celebration for you. From 8-14 February, guests and visitors alike can enjoy afternoon tea at Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the heart of the Burj Khalifa and overlooking the magical Dubai Fountains. Sip on a selection of teas, coffees and wine alongside sweet and savoury delights, including truffle egg sesame nero buns and foie gras terrine, complemented by decadent chocolate tartlets with hazelnut ganache and freshly baked scones to end the afternoon on the sweetest love note.RELEVANT: Abu Dhabi’s Most Romantic, MICHELIN-Selected Couples’ Escapes
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4. A Love Affair With The Lana, Dorchester Collection
A stay at The Lana is always pure opulence, but in February, it’s even more enticing. With a line up of romantic activations, masterclasses and special menus around the hotel, love takes center stage this month. From pastry workshops and cocktail making classes, to candlelit dinners under the stars and elegant afternoon tea with live piano performances, love is all around from the moment guests check-in.RELEVANT: Inside The Lana Dubai - Jean Imbert’s Latest Playground for Culinary Indulgence
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5. A Sunset Walk (Followed By A Feast!)
Stroll along Jumeirah Beach at sunset to connect with your other half after a busy day, before heading to 11 Woodfire, just a short walk away. This MICHELIN-starred modern villa conversion celebrates the art of open-fire cooking, using a hand-built wood-burning oven and forged-steel grill. The outcome? Deep, distinctive flavours in every hearty dish, visible from the open-style kitchen. Begin with a signature mocktail before diving into bold starters like bone marrow and wagyu skewers, then share flame-grilled seafood or a tomahawk steak for the ultimate main event. A must-visit for meat lovers, this trendy spot sets the perfect mood for date night.Illustration image: Armani/Ristorante/Armani Hotel Dubai
