If the pressure to plan something for 14th February is building, we’re here to rescue you with a list of all the things you can do to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Downtown Dubai. (Keep checking this list, as it will be updated frequently.)
Tang Dubai
What better way to celebrate the occasion than taking your plus one to a brand-new spot that excels in Asian cuisine and offers spectacular views? At Tang, couples can curate their dining experience from an extensive a la carte menu—featuring everything from robata chicken wings to lobster stir fry with XO sauce, and ending on a sweet note with pineapple creme brulee or the fortune cookie. A minimum spend applies for Valentine’s night: AED 1,000 per couple in the Silver zone, AED 1,500 in the Gold zone, and AED 2,000 in the Platinum zone. DJ Michelle Grant’s playlist will set the ambiance for a truly special night.
Located in Palace Downtown. For more information, call 055 663 3071 or visit their website.
Nai
If dining under the stars is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s date, Nai is the place to be. This Middle Eastern restaurant and shisha lounge has crafted a special three-course menu for the evening, featuring starters like beetroot burrata and pan seared foie gras, along with indulgent mains such as herb crusted lamb rack or roasted seabass. Aptly named ‘My Heart’, the finale is a decadent dessert created just for the occasion. Think raspberries, lychees, and chocolate. To make the night even more special, couples can raise a toast to love with a glass of bubbly and take home a special flower arrangement. Live entertainment, including a violinist and DJ, will set the mood. Valentine’s dinner is priced at AED 499 per couple.
Located at Kempinski Central Avenue. For more information, call 050 523 4086 or visit their website.
Karma Kafe
Located at the foot of Burj Khalifa, this award-winning restaurant’s Valentine’s offer features delectable pan-Asian cuisine along with a front-row view of Dubai Fountain. The four-course meal is priced at AED 1,200 per couple for terrace seating and AED 1,500 per couple for premium terrace seating. Couples will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine before indulging in sharing-style dishes like tuna crudo, baked Hokkaido, and duck sando, followed by a choice of main course. Options include Chilean sea bass and tenderloin. A refreshing longan and date dessert will be served to conclude the meal.
Located at Souk Al Bahar. For more information, call 04 423 8306 or visit their website.
Duomo
Treat your special someone to a four-course meal that begins with a selection of amuse bouches and features exquisite starters such as seabass tartare and beef carpaccio. For the main affair, choose between sea bream fillet, lamb saddle and homemade ravioli with mushroom ragout. Conclude the evening with a decadent vanilla cremeux, served with hazelnut ice cream and strawberry jam. Valentine’s night dinner is priced at AED 350 for indoor seating or AED 400 per person for outdoor seating.
Located at The Dubai Edition. For more information, call 04 602 3399 or visit their website.
Patisserie, Address Sky View
Why settle for a day when you can celebrate a season of love at this elegant spot? Their Valentine’s Afternoon Tea is available from 10th to 17th February. Priced at AED 250 for two, the spread features savoury sandwiches such as smoke salmon roll, king crab, pumpkin with edible flowers, alongside sweet treats like berry tart and pistachio roll. You can enjoy classics like scones too. A selection of teas and coffees is also included.
Located at Address Sky View. For more information, call 04 873 8888 or visit their website.
Ce La Vi, Address Sky View
Could anything be more romantic than a sky-high candlelit dinner set against the stunning backdrop of Burj Khalifa? Probably not. At Ce La Vi’s Valentine’s Day dinner, guests can indulge in their favourite dishes from the a la carte menu, with a minimum spend of AED 1,000 per person. Oh, and did we mention there will be live tunes from a vocalist and pianist?
Located at Address Sky View. For more information, call 04 582 6111 or visit their website.
Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa
Score brownie points with your plus one by booking this exquisite dinner experience, perched on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa, offering breathtaking views of Dubai. The five-course menu begins with an amuse-bouche, followed by king crab as the starter, and a gnocchi souffle infused with foie gras. For the main course, savour a Kavory Artic salmon before indulging in a vibrant beetroot sorbet served with beetroot ravioli filled with lychees. The menu is priced at AED 1,250 per person and is available on 14th February from 6pm to 12am.
Located at Burj Khalifa. For more information, call 04 888 3828 or visit their website.
Amber Lounge, Kempinski Central Avenue
The lobby lounge at Kempinski Central Avenue will be hosting a Jo Malone-themed afternoon tea from 7th to 16th February this year. This afternoon tea in Downtown Dubai offers a harmonious blend of scent and taste, with the delicate notes of the brand’s Taif Rose Cologne Intense taking centre stage. Guests can expect an array of treats and desserts infused with seasonal flavours, all inspired by notes of rose infusion, white musk, wild berries, and more. The afternoon tea is priced at AED 300 per couple and is available from 2.30pm to 8pm, from 7th to 16th February.
Located in Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai. For more information, call 050 523 4086 or visit their website.
Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard
The award-winning Boulevard restaurant is offering a special set menu for Valentine’s Day. Priced at AED 595 per couple, it features dishes to be shared, such as lobster pani puri and sabudhana. Couples can then choose two main dishes from a selection that includes miso Chilean seabass, truffle spaghettini, and Australian Wagyu striploin. To make the experience even sweeter, there are desserts like pistachio chocolate fondant and Manchego brulee with fig jam.
Located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. For more information, call 04 457 6035 or visit their website.
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