Our Ultimate Address Book to Celebrate Valentine’s in the UAE

Valentine’s in the UAE isn’t one mood, it’s a menu. Skyline dinners when you want drama, beach rituals when you want softness, and late-night plans for the couples (and the friends) who refuse to call it a night early. Here’s our curated address book of where we’re booking, browsing, and sending screenshots to the group chat.

For the “main character skyline” dinner

TATTU Dubai (Levels 74 + 81)

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If you’re after a big-city Valentine’s with a side of immersive theatre, TATTU’s Valentine’s specials land across the restaurant and Sky Lounge. Think heart-shaped Wagyu dumplings, a limited-edition sharing cocktail, and a two-person dessert finale. The headline move is the premium Valentine’s Platter (AED 990) with sushi, nigiri, sashimi, and Oscietra caviar.

More info on Tatturestaurant.me

Above Eleven (Palm Jumeirah, West Palm rooftop)

‍A modern, social take on love weekend: Galentine’s Night (Feb 13) with a two-hour free-flow package (AED 199) and live beats by the Ritmo Arriba trio, plus a Valentine’s dinner concept (Feb 14) built around a “Date Check” card game so you’re actually talking, not just posing.

More info on aboveeleven.com

Bar des Prés (DIFC)

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A Valentine’s set menu by Chef Cyril Lignac on the 51st floor, anchored by a seafood platter to share, mains like grilled Australian entrecôte or native lobster, and the house’s signature Coeur Fondant to close. Bonus: the “My Darling” cocktail and a DJ set from 9pm for the ones who want dinner to turn into a night. (AED 600 per person)

More info on bardespres.com

For the “by the sea” romantics

Casa Amor (Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai)

‍A beachside Valentine’s shaped like a ritual: “Amor, Set with Intention” includes a symbolic mandala moment for couples to pause and set intentions, then a sharing menu that swings from crisp shiso tuna and truffle brioche to wagyu rib-eye or seared tuna ‘poivre,’ finishing with gianduja hazelnut ice cream (AED 550 per person). If you want it livelier, they’re also hosting a DJ Night with DJ Sasson on Feb 14.

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L’Amo Bistro del Mare (Dubai Harbour)

‍For the ones who want classic Italian romance with harbour views and live music: refined signatures (tagliolini lime & caviale, wagyu tagliata, oysters, caviar) plus a special Valentine’s dessert, Macaron al Lamopone (raspberry, white chocolate, violet). Terrace has a minimum spend of AED 500 per person; indoor has no minimum.

More info on lamorestaurant.com

SĀN Beach (Palm West Beach)

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SĀN Beach has quickly become one of Dubai’s most elegant yet informal beachfront destinations. For Valentine’s Day, the venue leans into that breezy, effortless energy with a limited-edition dessert called Lychee Kiss (AED 80) on 14 February: white chocolate and lychee mousse layered with rose, raspberry sauce, and meringue. It’s not a full dinner package, but it is the perfect way to transition from golden-hour cocktails into a slow evening — think toes in the sand, soft music, shared laughter, and an easy smile between courses

More info on sanbeachdubai.com

For the “we want a story with our dinner” crowd

The Theater (Fairmont, Sheikh Zayed Road)

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Dinner-and-a-show, but make it properly Dubai. Valentine’s comes with a curated menu (hello Gillardeau oysters, foie gras parfait, pan-seared scallops) and a dessert called “Valentine’s Whispers,” plus the venue’s full performance spectacle.

More info on thetheaterdubai.com

Jamavar

For couples who bond over exceptional food, Jamavar offers a candlelit Valentine’s experience rooted in refined Indian cuisine. The MICHELIN-starred restaurant has created two sharing-style set menus — vegetarian and non-vegetarian — showcasing regional flavours through dishes like ajwaini paneer tikka, soft-shell crab, malvani prawn curry, and Old Delhi butter chicken. Both menus end on a romantic note with Cupid’s Strawberry Crémeux, making Jamavar a strong choice for those who value atmosphere, depth of flavour, and a sense of occasion.

More info on jamavarrestaurants.com

For the “staycation romance” file

‍Al Zorah Beach Resort

If Valentine’s for you means escaping the noise, Al Zorah offers a beautifully unhurried take on romance. Highlights include a private Dinner Under the Stars set directly on the sand (AED 2,500 per couple, with champagne, roses, and keepsake touches), a refined Valentine’s dinner at Aquario with live entertainment (AED 650 per couple), plus softer moments like an in-villa floating breakfast and a deeply relaxing couples spa experience. Everything here is designed around privacy, presence, and slowing down — perfect for couples who want Valentine’s to feel personal, not performative.

More info on alzorahbeachresort.com

‍The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

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This is basically a Valentine’s mini-festival: from a helipad “skyline supper” (5:30–7pm) at AED 1,100 per person, to a Valentine’s brunch at The Terrace on the Corniche (12:30–4pm) with beverage packages starting AED 345, plus dinner options across Villa Toscana, Catch (a seafood-led four-course menu, AED 495 per person), Azura Panoramic Lounge, and even a Valentine’s afternoon tea running Feb 10–16.

More info on villatoscana-abudhabi.com

For the “glam, candlelit, Milan-coded” dinner

Gloria Osteria (The Ritz-Carlton DIFC)

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A full 1970s Milanese love affair with velvet, candlelight, and a “Tunnel of Love” entrance. Menu is à la carte (so you can go big or keep it casual), plus a special pink cocktail Love at First Pop (AED 70) and a Raspberry Tiramisù moment (AED 61). Open late, no minimum spend — which we always love for Valentine’s flexibility.

More info on gloria-osteria.com