You could take your loved one out for a simple dinner and drinks in the UAE this Valentine’s Day, but then you’d be super basic and kind of predictable.
From Dubai to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE is full of creative and memory-making experience, and even-more-so on special occasions such as Valentine’s Day.
We’ve scoured the website and the list of creative, unique and romantic things to do in the UAE this 14th of February is never-ending. Fortunately for you, we’ve trimmed it down to our favourite nine – which one will you and your loved one be experiencing:
1. Rev up the romance in Dubai
For couples that love a bit of adventure, this is a direction you may consider taking this Valentine’s Day.
Zerzura Desert Experiences is giving couples the chance to speed up the romance with a desert escape at Mleiha National Park. The full throttle evening opens with welcoming card, bouquet of roses and a non-alcoholic drink. Then there’s a one-hour self-drive dune experience through the dunes, followed by a candlelit four-course dinner under the stars and the option of camel rides and/or sandboarding.
For couples that want to remember every moment of their outdoor Valentine’s Day, Zerzura is also offering professional photographer services from AED1,500. Check out the full package, here.
2. Go glamping and see sea turtles in Sharjah
Take your plus one away this Valentine’s Day, on a romantic glamping escape by the ocean at the Kingfisher Retreat by Sharjah Collection in Kalba.
While staying in a one-bedroom tent may not sound like the most charming way to celebrate the special day, taking a dip in the private pool overlooking the sea certainly is.
If that wasn’t romantic enough, couples can cook up a barbecue on the private terrace, take a walk in the beautiful Mangroves, book a Spa treatment and/or enjoy a special dinner. Then of course, there’s the beach for bird watching or seeing sea turtles hatching!
If you don’t go, we will! Prices starting from AED1,769. For more information, click here.
3. Dine in an endless ocean in Abu Dhabi
Take your loved one under the sea for a romantic candlelit dinner featuring live music and incredible floor-to-ceiling views of some of your favourite sea creatures.
This Valentine’s Day, SeaWorld Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is giving lovebirds after-hours access to the ‘Endless Ocean’ and in the fine dining restaurant ‘Fathom 11’.
For only AED 350 per person, couples will enjoy a five-course dinner of goat cheese and beet root roulade, raspberry and calamansi sorbet, mosaic marble fish, wagyu ribeye and two types of desserts. Couples will also have the option of adding one of three drink packages to their special night while watching sharks, rays and swarms of fish swim about them.
Advanced bookings are a must, click here for more information.
4. Indulge in a spa session in Ras Al Khaimah
Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than covering the most of your loved one’s full body massage and facial.
Fortunately for the one organising this year’s Valentine’s Day plans, Avitane Spa in Ras Al Khaimah’s Rixos Bab Al Bahr is offering a generous 25% discount on all spa services. This includes soothing massages, couples’ packages, tranquil activities and more.
Don’t waste any more time, You’ll need to get in quick for this one before they completely book out, click herefor more.
5. Enjoy Pan-Asian food and a cocktail in Dubai
Flavourful dishes, captivating entertainment, and a memorable evening – that’s the Valentine’s Day promise at Buddha-Bar in Dubai.
The venue is inviting couples to celebrate their love this year, with a special Pan-Asian set menu and signature cocktails. Couples will enjoy dishes such as blue fine tuna and caviar on crispy rice and ikebana roll, and surf and turf with truffle fries and wok-friend bok choy. There’s also a seven-heaven dessert platter to be shared along with a complimentary drink on arrival.
For more information or to book yourself a table, click here.
6. Be dazzling by the rouge in Ras Al Khaimah
This Valentine’s Day, the all-inclusive Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah, is putting on an exclusive, one-night-only performance of Moulin Rouge.
Book you and your loved one in to catch the hit production which is expected to dazzle audiences with mesmerising choreography, glamorous costumes, and performances inspired by the iconic Parisian cabaret.
Get in now before tickets sell out, here.
7. Bring a bat on this date in Abu Dhabi
Who needs a candle light, flowers and romance, when you and your loved one can get a little crazy this Valentine’s Day with a bat.
The Smash Room in Abu Dhabi is inviting couples of shake it up, or bat it out, this 14th of February by booking the ‘Love At First Smash’ package. This gets the pair a room with lots of objects, from old computers to guitars, that are just waiting to be smashed into tiny little pieces.
After the smashing experience, couples will receive a special reward of complimentary chocolates.
Book you and your loved on in now, here.
8. Dine on what you watch in Dubai for Galentine’s Day
Everything the actors eat in the movie is everything you and your friends will eat this Galentine’s Day – yes, 13 February is for celebrating female friendships.
Teatro at the Rotana Towers in Dubai is putting on a special Galentine’s Day showing of Julia Roberts’ Eat Pray Love, during which attendees will eat everything the pretty woman is served. From that delicious-looking pasta and pizza in Rome to the exotic fruits in Bali, it’ll all crossover from the big screen onto the plate.
The experience is called ‘Movie Eats’ and doors open from 6.45pm with the movie commencing at 7.15pm. Book you and your friends in, here.
9. Embark on a wildly romantic adventure in Ras Al Khaimah
Ditch the ordinary for something a little wild. We’re looking at embarking on an unforgettable adventure with your loved one at the Bear Grylls Explorers Camp in Ras Al Khaimah.
Enjoy an overnight stay in cozy cabins, perfectly designed for a peaceful and romantic retreat. Fuel your adventurous spirit with two activities per person, carefully curated to strenghten your bond. And as the day comes to a close, take part in a spectacular sunset hike, culminating in a delightful picnic at a scenic spot.
For more information and bookings, head here.
