’tis the season of love…

February has arrived, and so has the Valentine’s Day fever – around the world, in the UAE, and of course, in Abu Dhabi. On that note, here are 30 spots to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi.

Zuma Abu Dhabi

At Zuma Abu Dhabi, you can look forward to a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu created by the restaurant’s head chef. The experience begins with a glass of bubbly, followed by starters such as langoustine wrapped in kataifi with chili broth. Mains include the grilled Chilean seabass with green chilli and ginger dressing, and Australian wagyu beef sirloin, before it all makes way for the signature Valentine’s Day dessert platter.

Zuma Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, February 14 to 16, Dhs685. @zumaabudhabi

Punjab Grill

This Valentine’s Day, head to Punjab Grill at the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, where you can dive into a special six-course affair. The menu will blend flavour, romance and luxury, so get ready be swept off your feet.

Punjab Grill, Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, February 14, Dhs499. @punjabgrillabudhabi

Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable experience at at SAL Saadiyat Island. At this gorgeous overwater destination in the capital, your breathtaking experience begins with a glass of bubbly, followed by a specially-curated menu crafted to appeal to the senses. Pair it with those signature Saadiyat views, and we have a winner.

SAL, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Dhs800 dry, Dhs1,400 a la carte. @sal_saadiyatisland

Ting Irie Abu Dhabi

Celebrate love with an authentic Jamaican Valentine’s Day celebration, as you tuck into an exclusive 3-course menu featuring passionate flavours, soulful tunes, and a lively ambiance on the beach. With classic dishes such as the jerk chicken and mango salsa tacos, garlic lemon butter lobster and a heart-shaped fudge brownie cheesecake served with salted caramel, this has all the ingredients to be the memorable evening you seek.
Ting Irie Abu Dhabi, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14 7pm to midnight, Dhs595. @tingirieauh

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi

Embrace Valentine’s Day this year with an exceptional experience at the luxurious Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, indulging in exquisite flavours from the à la carte menu. With a la carte options such as the Peking duck with caviar, Hokkaido scallop with lemongrass dressing, delicious dim sum creations with Chilean seabass and a menu of refreshing cocktails.
Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, February 14, Dhs288 and Dhs788. @hakkasanabudhabi

The Foundry

Allow The Foundry at Abu Dhabi’s Southern Sun Hotel to whisk you away for an evening of romance and indulgence, as you savour a delightful three-course set menu in an intimate setting, paired with a bottle of Prosecco.

The Foundry, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, February 14, Dhs299. Tel: (0)56 515 3388. @southernsunad

Park Rotana Abu Dhabi

Create unforgettable moments at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi’s Teatro, where you’re invited to enjoy a luxurious and romantic experience. When you spend Dhs500 on dinner, you also receive a complimentary 30-minute couples massage that will relax and rejuvenate you.

Teatro, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, February 14, Dhs500. @parkrotana

The Director’s Club

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style at The Director’s Club, The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, with an elegant four-course dinner paired with bubbly. Begin with a delicate amuse-bouche, followed by a refreshing martini and rich corn humita on the husk. For mains, you can choose between a Caribbean coconut and king prawn soup, beef short ribs duo, or a flavorful lamb chops paella, before an incredible dessert spread leaves you with memories to savour.

The Director’s Club, The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14 5.30pm to 11.30pm, Dhs822. @thewbabudhabi

Paradiso

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One of Yas Bay’s most striking eats, Paradiso Abu Dhabi brings you a charming Italian celebration this Valentine’s Day with a special sharing menu. Enjoy oysters with prosecco granita, beef carpaccio with parmesan snow, homemade Mezzaluna Ripiena pasta with scallops, and risotto with black truffles, concluding with Hugo Sipp’s signature heart-shaped dessert. Oh, and make sure you grab a picture with the Vespa out front.

Paradiso Abu Dhabi, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, Dhs499. Tel: (0)50 437 2869. @paradisoabudhabi

W Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Celebrate romance this Valentine’s Day with an excellent Valentine’s Dynasty Dinner at the newly-opened Brooklyn Chop House. The specially-crafted set menu will blend American and Asian flavors beautifully, creating a dining journey that will include dishes such as the ocean pearl crab dumpling, chicken and beef sauté, rock shrimp tempura and braised short rib bao buns, Shanghai salmon with vegetables, surf & turf fried rice and chicken flat noodles with bean sprouts.

Brooklyn Chop House, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 6pm to 11pm, Dhs450. Tel: (0)2 656 0000. @brooklynchophouse

Taparelle

Manarat Al Saadiyat’s exciting new restaurant, Taparelle, invites diners to celebrate love with a special five-course Valentine’s menu by Head Chef Omaka Marie. Featuring French and Italian flavours, the menu will present dishes such as the seabass carpaccio and scallop grenobloise to signature mains and a yummy chocolate tart.

Taparelle, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, Dhs225 per person. @taparellerestaurant

La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi

What’s On Abu Dhabi’s 2024 Restaurant of the Year, La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi and luxury fashion house Acqua di Parma have teamed up for a unique Valentine’s Day collab, inspired by Acqua di Parma’s new Colonia Il Profumo fragrance. The dessert and cocktail pairing blends the romance of the French and Italian Rivieras, and will be available at all of the restaurant’s outlets globally from February 14 to March 2.

La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14 to March 2. @lpmabudhabi

Kai Beach

One of Abu Dhabi’s most scenic escapes, Kai Beach presents an exclusive beachfront cabana package (AED 440 per cabana), featuring rose petals, a bottle of sparkling wine and a box of chocolates. Alternatively, couples can opt for the romantic day out package (AED 200 per couple), including beach access and signature cocktails. Ladies can also take advantage of an early bird offer with full-day beach access for AED 75 from 7 AM to 9 AM, Monday to Friday until February 27.

Kai Beach, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Dhs440 (cabana package), Dhs200 (romantic day out package), Dhs75 early bird. @kaibeachsaadiyat

Saadiyat Rotana

At Saadiyat Rotana’s Turtle Bay Bar & Grill, enjoy a memorable Valentine’s Day celebration from February 10 to 16, with an unforgettable couples’ wine tasting experience, paired with a delightful 4-course meal.

Turtle Bay Bar & Grill, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, February 10 to 16, Dhs599 soft, Dhs799 grapes. Tel: (0) 697 0000. rotana.com. @saadiyatrotana

Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, by Hyatt

Enjoy a fun Valentine’s bubbly drunch at Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, by Hyatt’s glamorous Friday evening celebration. Enjoy an indulgent selection of fresh oysters, sparkling sips, and curated culinary delights as you cherish memorable moments this Valentine’s Day.

Cyan Brasserie, Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi by Hyatt, February 14, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Dhs255 soft, Dhs355 house, Dhs495 premium. Tel: (0)50 765 6435. @cyanabudhabi

Strawfire by Ross Shonhan

Strawfire offers the ideal setting for an amazing Valentine’s Day celebration this year. The striking new eat, popular for its warayaki style of cooking will serve up a thoughtfully-curated menu that highlights fine seasonal ingredients and Japanese-inspired flavours, with dishes such as the beef tartare with waryaki wagyu fat potato and egg yolk, lobster and scallop gyoza with spicy ponzu, and a sushi and sashimi platter with fresh wasabi and pickled ginger, as well as marvellous mains including the Australian wagyu striploin MB 4-5, perfectly glazed with Japanese BBQ sauce, and Truffle Rice with maitake and winter truffle.

Strawfire by Ross Shonhan, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, February 14 to 16, Dhs1,100 per couple. @strawfireabudhabi

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi

Head to Verso for a special starlit Valentine’s dinner, where an intimate dining experience under the stars awaits, paired with soothing jazz melodies. Enjoy a handcrafted four-course menu as you create the ideal Valentine’s Day memory here.

Verso, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to 10pm, Dhs599 soft, Dhs799 house, Dhs999 premium. @grandhyattabudhabi

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi

This thrilling seaside property is all set to host you for a special Valentine’s Day celebration, where you can treat yourself and your loved one with a romantic dinner by the ocean at Isla Beach Bar as you savour mouthwatering bites, refreshing sips and live music at a rose-adorned table or in your own private cabana. Specials on the menu include freshly-shucked oysters paired with a zesty red vinaigrette, lime, and a hint of tabasco, wagyu beef carpaccio, seabass stew with calamari, shrimp, mussels, bisque sauce, and crispy fennel and black forest cake and chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert.

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall Ring Road, February 14 6.30pm to 11pm, Dhs1399 per couple soft and Dhs 1499 house (Isla Beach Bar), Dhs2599 per couple soft and Dhs2799 house (private cabana). @rixosmarinaabudhabi

Talea by Antonio Guida

For a luxurious celebration, Michelin-Starred Talea by Antonio Guida, one of the capital’s chief Italian eats, is serving up a spectacular 4-course set menu with live music on Friday and Saturday.

Talea by Antonio Guida, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, February 14 and 15, Dhs1,100 per couple, Dhs1,560 wine package. @taleauae

St. Regis Abu Dhabi

Experience a Valentine’s Day celebration like never before at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s Valentine’s Day experience, where 255 metres above the city, you can catch a magical Valentine’s sunset before you enjoy an intimate dinner with breathtaking views and melodies by a live violinist. You’ll be welcomed with an exceptional caviar station, followed by an assortment of handcrafted sandwiches and delightful pastries.

St. Regis Abu Dhabi, February 14, 5.30pm to 7pm, Dhs1500 per person. @stregisabudhabi

Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard this February 14, where a romantic dining experience awaits. Enjoy a special 6-course menu crafted by Chef Nicolas Isnard, with dishes inspired by ‘Auberge de la Charme,’ the chef’s Michelin-starred restaurant in Burgundy, France. Each course will be paired with a selection of wines, as you enjoy tunes from the resident harpist.

Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard, Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi, February 14, 6pm to 10.30pm, Dhs550 per person, Dhs350 for additional wine pairing. @bordeaubynicolasisnard

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

This Valentine’s Day, head to Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi’s Valentine’s brunch at Urban Kitchen, which will begin with welcome cocktails before you sit down for brunch at one of the capital’s favourite locations.

Urban Kitchen, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Muroor Road, February 15, 12.30pm to 4pm. @dusitthaniabudhabi

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

This is an elevated experience in more ways than one. Celebrate the special day at Ray’s Grill, where sweeping 63rd floor views of Abu Dhabi will be the ideal host as you tuck into a fabulous 4-course set menu, thoughtfully paired with a glass of sparkling upon arrival.

AED 900 per couple | Friday 14th February | 6 pm – 8:30 pm & 9 pm – 11:30 pm

Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort

At Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, there’s a multitude of Valentine’a Day celebrations to be enjoyed across their various venues. At La Terrazza, savour a themed buffet with a global twist for just Dhs149, complete with soft beverages. If you’re after a more exclusive vibe, West Bay Lounge offers a 3-course set menu from Dhs849 per couple by the water, or you can go all out with private tents on the beach for Dhs1799 per couple.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi, February 14. @radissonbluauh

COYA Abu Dhabi

Kick things off with a special edition of COYA’s famous pisco sour and a bespoke Valentine’s Day dessert. The limited-edition cupido sour cocktail (Dhs70) features a strawberry infused pisco, lychee liqueur and rose all topped with intricate stencilled messages of love. Guests can also enjoy the the flavours of the delicias para–San Valentín dessert (Dhs158), available exclusively on February 14.

Antonia Chic

With its rich velvet reds and soft, ambient lighting, Antonia Chic exudes a cozy, intimate atmosphere, with amazing views of ADGM Square and Abu Dhabi. Enjoy a special four-course menu for two this Valentine’s Day featuring delicious dishes, such as the oysters served with chili and caviar, followed by a langoustine tartare paired with foie gras foam, raspberry, and gazpacho. For the main course, indulge in a rich champagne and lobster risotto, complemented by roasted baby mullet with berry sauce, squid ink, and parsley, before a sweet ending of vanilla meringue with wild berries.

Antonia Chic, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm onwards, Dhs595 per couple. Tel: (0)2 674 9781. @antonia.uae

Yas Acres

At Yas Acres, Acres Grill House will have you indulging in a special Valentine’s Day dinner where romance is served in style. With glowing candles, elegant balloons, rich chocolates, and red roses setting the scene, sip on a sparkling welcome drink, before you enjoy a decadent three-course meal.

Yas Acres Grill House, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 5.30pm onwards. Tel: (0)50 757 4808. @viyagolf

Cafe Milano

At Cafe Milano, Valentine’s Day means a specially-curated menu that blends Italian culinary artistry with gorgeous views. Highlights of the Valentine’s Day menu include the scampi arrosto in rosta di patate, featuring featuring pan-roasted scampi with a potato crust, cannellini beans purée, chili jelly, and salmon caviar, as well as the quaglia al profumo di bosco, a dish of pan-roasted quail complemented by vanilla parsnips purée, marinated beetroot, and cherry sauce. The experience concludes with the rosa del Mediterraneo, a strawberry mascarpone mousse served with raspberry consommé.

Cafe Milano, Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, February 14, 6pm onwards. Tel: (0)2 333 2444. @fsabudhabi

Filini Garden

Experience a special Valentine’s Day celebration at Filini Garden, located in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island. There’s a super set menu featuring highlights like citrus-marinated salmon carpaccio, scampi and asparagus ravioli, tender beef fillet and a chef’s special Valentine’s dessert, paired with handcrafted mocktails such as What You Need Is Love (a mix of black grapes, lemon and cranberry) or That’s Amore (passion fruit, apple juice and tonic water).  With live saxophone performances to enjoy, relax on the terrace to make a truly memorable evening.

Filini Garden, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14 and 15 5pm to midnight, Dhs450 per couple (dry package), Dhs550 per couple with prosecco. @filinigarden

Deliveroo

Onto some fun this Valentine’s Day. To help you stay ahead of the game, Deliveroo is releasing over 200,000 Roo-minders across the UAE. Until February 14, every order placed from its grocery store, HOP, and cloud kitchen sites in Abu Dhabi will include a Roo-minder Kit, featuring quirky elements to ensure no one forgets the big occasion. They’re coming to you in all shapes and sizes including as magnets, coasters, remote and mirror stickers, door hangers, business cards, and sticky labels, with a QR code that will solve your problems this Valentine’s Day.