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Valentine’s Day deals in Abu Dhabi

Dinner dates, special menus and more

Ready for Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re a flowers and chocolates type, or prefer something low-key, restaurants and hotels across Abu Dhabi are going all out for Valentine’s Day. Whatever your budget we have a date night with your name on it. Here are the best Valentine’s Day deals in Abu Dhabi to book.

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Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Head to The Grille at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Valentine’s Day and you can enjoy a romantic three-course set meal as well as a welcome drink for Dhs210 per person.
Dhs210. Feb 14, 6pm-10pm. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl (02 885 3555).

Afya Resturant

Head along to Afya restaurant and you can enjoy a four-course menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an optional bottle of grape for two.
Dhs315 (food only), Dhs388 (with a bottle of grape). Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Khor Al Maqta (02 510 8888). 

Al Meylas

If you’re a tea-and-cakes kind of couple, why not treat yourselves to a Valentine’s Day-themed afternoon tea at Al Meylas? Priced at Dhs250 per couple, the lavish tea comes with raspberry scones, raspberry and rose pâte à choux, caramel and chocolate French butter cookies and plenty more sweet treats.
Dhs250 (per couple). Sun Feb 14. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).

Aquarium

It’s all about fresh seafood at this Yas Marina venue and on Valentine’s Day you can enjoy a set-menu packed with the freshest catch alongside two glasses of bubbly while listening to the live saxophonist.
Dhs450 per couple. Feb 14, 7pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (050 696 9357). 

B Lounge

Celebrate your love with a five-course menu to be enjoyed al fresco and you can opt for a bottle of bubbly to accompany the dishes too.
Dhs1,099 (food only), Dhs1,599 with bottle of bubbly. Feb 14, 7pm-10pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Corniche East (02 677 3333).

Barfly by Buddha Bar

Relax and celebrate Valentine’s Day at the super-stylish Barfly by Buddha Bar where you can tuck into a four-course set menu under the stars and listen to tunes from residents DJ Mountana.
Dhs555 per couple, Dhs1,099 with bubbly. 7pm. Venetian Village, Khor Al Maqta (056 177 7557). 

Benjarong

This refined Thai spot has created a special five-course set menu for Valentine’s Day with a welcome drink included in the deal.
Dhs345 (per couple – welcome drink included). Fri Feb 12-Sun Feb 14. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).

Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi

Take a trip to Saadiyat Island to Buddha-Bar Beach and you can tuck into a special Valentine’s Day menu for Dhs350 with dishes including sushi, Asian appetisers, beef teriyaki, Chilean sea bass and more.
Dhs350 per person. Feb 14, 7pm-midnight. The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island (02 498 8888).

Butcher & Still

This brilliant 1920s-inspired steakhouse is serving up a range of Valentine’s Day specials for couples to enjoy including scallops, oysters Rockefeller, almond-crusted sea bass, lobster thermidor, steaks and New York-style cheesecake. They say the way to the heart is through the stomach, so if you have a foodie other half, this one is for you.
Prices vary. Sun Feb 14. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).

Café Milano


Italy is a place for romance, and this chic restaurant is offering a five-course set menu for February 14. The menu includes a welcome drink, caramelised foie gras terrine and the choice between fried oyster tempura or amberjack carpaccio. The evening continues with homemade beetroot ravioli with lobster, the choice of either sea bass fillet with sautéed seasonal vegetables or a pancetta-wrapped roasted veal tenderloin with a celery root purée, before ending with cherry mousse with an almond biscuit and raspberry sorbet. Fancy.
Dhs530 (per person). Sun Feb 14. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).

Café Sushi

Sushi-lovers can head to this swish Japanese spot that is serving up a four-course set menu featuring traditional main dishes and a special Valentine’s-themed dessert.
Dhs299 (soft drinks). Sun Feb 14, 7pm-10pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (02 654 3333).

Catch

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a feast of fresh seafood at Catch where you can enjoy a five course menu with dishes including sushi, toothfish with roasted salsify, baby zucchini, caviar and saffron and more for Dhs550 with soft drinks and Dhs750 with house beverages.
Dhs550 (soft drinks), Dhs750 (house beverages). Feb 14, 6.30pm onwards. The St Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche East (02 694 4444).

Cipriani Yas Island


This world-famous name is hosting a special Valentine’s dinner, and not only can you expect a sophisticated vibe and top views, there will be signature dishes to try too. The menu is Dhs495 per person with a welcome drink, while highlights on the four-course Valentine’s Day menu include starters such as octopus salad and Cipriani’s signature carpaccio, a pasta course with the choice between risotto with prawns and asparagus or homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli with butter and sage. Love birds can then choose between fillet of Dover sole or herb-crusted rack of lamb before ending the meal with a special Valentine’s Day edition of Cipriani’s strawberry and vanilla meringue or chocolate cake. Get dressed up and head out, this is one for making an impression.
Dhs495 (per person). Open daily 6pm-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas Island, www.ciprianiyasisland.com (02 657 5400).

Conrad at Etihad Towers

Take your pick of the hotel’s top restaurants including Observation Deck at 300, Li Beirut, SOLE and VaKaVa for Valentine’s Day and you can enjoy a four course Valentine’s Day menu for Dhs449 per person with a glass of bubbly or Dhs349 with a soft drink.
From Dhs349. Feb 14. Conrad at Etihad Towers, Corniche West (02 811 5666). 

Cove Beach

Head to this beach club and you can enjoy a private dinner on the beach as the sun sets with a four-course set menu with soft beverages for Dhs899 and Dhs1,500 with house beverages. 
From Dhs899. Feb 14, 6pm-1am. Cove Beach, Makers District, Reem Island (056 398 7895).

COYA Abu Dhabi


As the winner of the Americas category at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2019, a trip to the chic and stylish COYA Abu Dhabi is always special. This Peruvian restaurant is celebrating with a delicious set menu. The evening kicks off with a welcome glass of bubbly before tucking into a selection of signature dishes. Just for the day of love, COYA Abu Dhabi has also created an extravagant dessert platter which, for an additional Dhs129, comes with heart-shaped cheesecake with strawberry sorbet, compressed strawberries and ganache, heart-shaped alfajores, and assorted red berries. Sounds like one for an Insta-brag to us.
Dhs460 (per person). Sun Feb 14, 7pm onwards. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).

Cyan Brasserie

Enjoy an elegant four-course set menu at this stylish Franco Arab restaurant on Valentine’s Day where you can enjoy dishes including baked oysters, foie gras tartine, grilled Wagyu tenderloin and more.
Dhs275 (soft drinks), Dhs400 (with grape pairing). Andaz Capital Gate AbU Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 596 1234).

Diablito

Couples can chill at this pretty rooftop venue to take in the views of Yas Marina with a three-course Spanish menu including dishes like seafood paella and more along with your choice of a bottle of grape.
Dhs300 per couple. Feb 14. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1175). 

Dino’s Bistro Italiano

Enjoy an Italian love affair at Dino’s on Valentine’s Day where couples can enjoy a special four course menu paired with two glasses of grape or a grape and bubbly for a romantic evening.
Dhs400 (two glasses of grape), Dhs450 (with bottle of grape). Feb 12-14, 6pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Khallej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5555).

Flavours

Be spoiled for choice with a Valentine’s Day buffet dinner featuring a range of dishes for you to chose from.
Dhs195 (food only), Dhs 350 (couple), Dhs590 (couple with bottle of bubbly). Feb 14, 7pm-10pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Corniche East (02 677 3333).

Glo

Spend Valentine’s Day under the stars at rooftop bar Glo where couples can enjoy a four-course set menu including oysters, calamari tagliatelle, salmon gravlax and more as well as free-flowing sparkling grape for Dhs600 per couple.
Dhs600. Feb 14, 7pm-11pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).

Grills@Chill’O

This Valentine’s Day, Grills@Chill’O is promising to go all out with a romantic three-course dinner under the stars. Doting couples can enjoy some simply stunning views out to the Arabian Gulf while tucking into a special Valentine’s Day feast, which comes complete with free-flowing drinks. Not a bad romance.
Dhs299 (per couple – soft drinks), Dhs399 (per couple – house beverages), Dhs449 (per couple – bubbly). Sun Feb 14, 7pm-midnight. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche Road (02 813 7777).

Hidden Bar

On Valentine’s Day Hidden Bar is hosting its popular SOS – Sushi, Oysters and Sashimi night serving up, you guessed it, a lot of fresh seafood alongside unlimited bubbly, grape and hops for two hours.
Dhs195 per person. Feb 14, 6pm-midnight (for two hours only). Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).

Hoi An

Head along to this inviting Vietnamese restaurant and you can enjoy a four-course menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the option of a bottle of grape to share.
Dhs315 (food only), Dhs388 (with a bottle of grape). Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8888).

Kamoon

Head along to Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana this Valentine’s Day and enjoy a four-course set menu at Kamoon feature a mix of Middle Eastern food all served with the backdrop of Arabic music from an oud player.
Dhs399 per couple. Feb 13-14, 7pm-11pm. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana (02 657 0000).

La Brasserie

Celebrate with a sophisticated Valentine’s Day at this cool French restaurant where you can enjoy a three-course menu as well as chocolate strawberries on arrival to mark the occasion. 
Dhs595 per couple, Dhs1,199 with bubbly. 7pm. Venetian Village, Khor Al Maqta (02 404 1931). 

La Cava

Time Out favourite 7 Ate 9, cheese and grape night is hosting a special Valentine’s edition offering couples the chance to tuck into a top selection of cheeses, cured meats, sides, crackers, breads and more with two hours of free-flowing grape.
Dhs209 per person. Feb 14, 7pm-9pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).

Loop Beach Restaurant


It might be a cliché but we’re not complaining – dinner by the beach is always romantic in our books. The twinkling stars, the sandy shores, the sound of the waves… the list goes on. Fancy heading along for a seaside meal yourself? Loop is laying on a five-course set menu and if you fancy making a weekend out of it there are also staycation deals on offer with prices and packages starting from Dhs1,250, romantic dinner included.
From Dhs600 (five-course set menu with soft drinks – per couple). Wed Feb 10-Sat Feb 20. Bab Al Qasr Hotel, West Corniche, Al Bateen (02 205 3000).

Maison Beirut

Maison Beirut is one of the classiest places in the city to enjoy Lebanese food, and for Valentine’s Day the restaurant at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is laying on a feast of hot and cold mezze, traditional Lebanese mains, and a Valentine’s-themed dessert. Nothing says “I love you” like hummus, we say. 
Prices vary. Fri Feb 12 & Sun Feb 14, 7pm onwards. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (02 654 3333).

Marco’s New York Italian

This restaurant from celebrity chef Marco Pierre White was crowned Best Newcomer at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2019, so if you’re looking to impress, this could be the one for you. Couples can indulge in a three-course set menu featuring Italian classics and American favourites along with a glass of bubbly on Valentine’s Day.
Dhs249 (per person with a glass of bubbly). Sun Feb 14, 7pm-11.30pm. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (02 654 3333).

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill

A top date night for carnivores, or those who have made it through Veganuary and are back on the steaks, this upmarket steakhouse has a three-course set menu with a glass of bubbly to try. Your foodie other half will be thrilled with this one from the celebrity chef, so expect serious bonus partner points here.
Dhs349 (per person with a glass of bubbly). Sun Feb 14, 7pm onwards. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (02 654 3333).

Market Kitchen

Head along to this American restaurants and you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a specially-created sharing menu paired with free-flowing drinks for Dhs495 per couple.
Dhs495 per couple. Feb 11-14, 7pm onwards. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (02 674 2020). 

McGettigan’s at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Forget rose petals and romantic tunes – McGettigan’s at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is rebelling against Valentine’s Day with a Saturday drinks deal of five drinks for Dhs100, plus top party tunes for a live DJ.
Dhs100 (five house beverages). Sat Feb 13, 6pm-10pm. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).

Mr Miyagi’s

Couples can tuck into an array of pan-Asian bites for the Valentine’s Day brunch with five courses of food and three hours of free flowing drinks at the lively and quirky Mt Miyagi’s.
Dhs199 per person for couples, Dhs249 for singles. Feb 11, 8pm-11pm, Fri 12 noon-3pm, 4pm-7pm and 8pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1150).

Namak

Namak is treating couples to a five-course set menu packed full of delicious Indian flavours.
Dhs345 (per couple – welcome drink included). Fri Feb 12-Sun Feb 14. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street  (02 698 8137).

Noche Chill-Out Lounge

Dine poolside for Valentine’s Day and you can enjoy a three-course set menu including seafood bouillabaisse, salmon tournedos, chocolate brownies with strawberry ice-cream and more with a bottle of grape.
Dhs375 per couple. Feb 14, 7pm. Millennium Capital Gate Abu Dhabi (02 617 0000).

Oak Room

Of all the many restaurants in the capital, few ooze as much charm as Oak Room, so where better to celebrate Valentine’s Day? The Time Out Abu Dhabi award-winning steakhouse is laying on a five-course feast curated by British celebrity chef Tom Aikens. The evening begins with a glass of bubbly and highlights on the special Valentine’s Day menu include sourdough with Marmite butter, Gillardeau oysters, a surf-and-turf main of poached lobster claw and Black Onyx tenderloin, and a mixed berry trifle. Sounds jolly good.
Dhs395 (per person). Thu Feb 11-Sun Feb 14, 6pm-11pm. The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen (02 208 0000).

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

There are two options at this Saadiyat Island resort, so if you’re looking to keep it in check  or splash out, you’re covered. A special Valentine’s Deal comes in at Dhs699 per couple with a glass of bubbly on arrival, a five-course set menu with grape pairing and a surprise gift. Going big this V Day? Treat your other half to dinner at The Beach Boardwalk for a beachside dinner under the stars. Coming in at Dhs3,000 per couple, the evening includes all of the above, plus a bottle of bubbly and canapés to start. Is that a proposal on the cards?
From Dhs699 per couple. Saadiyat Island (02 492 2222).

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Surprise someone special and enjoy a three-course set menu outdoors under the stars paired with grape while taking in the views over the golf course from Dhs375 per person.
Dhs375 per person. Feb 14, 7pm-10pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (056 660 8780).

Sacci

Does it get more romantic that Italian? Head to Sacci on Valentine’s Day and couples can tuck into a three course menu featuring the restaurant’s signature dishes with a bottle of grape for Dhs399.
Dhs399 per couple. Feb 14, 5pm onwards. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9999).

Shang Palace

Head along to this inviting Chinese restaurant and you can enjoy a four-course menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the option for a bottle of grape to share.
Dhs315 (food only), Dhs388 (with a bottle of grape). Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8888).

Sontaya

Tuck into top pan-Asian dishes at Sontaya this Valentine’s Day and couples can enjoy a special menu featuring dishes including lobster with mango and citrus vanilla dressing, Vietnamese style sea bass, panko duck roll with foie gras, steamed halibut and more for Dhs300 per person.
Dhs300. Feb 14, 6pm-midnight. The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island (02 498 8888).

Stars ‘N’ Bars

This fun-loving sports bars is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a pocket-friendly ladies’ night deal. From 8pm onwards, ladies can enjoy free-flowing selected drinks for just Dhs49.
Dhs49 (ladies). Sun Feb 14, 8pm onwards. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).

Stills

Head to this popular Yas Island venue for Valentine’s Day celebrations and couples can enjoy a three-course menu with a bottle of sparkling grape for Dhs399 per couple.
Dhs399 per couple. Feb 14. Crowne Plaze Yas Island, Yas Island (02 656 3066).

Stratos

Take in the spectacular views from this revolving restaurant on valentine’s Day where you can enjoy a four-course set menu and a bottle of grape for Dhs495 per couple.
Dhs495 per couple. Feb 11-14. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (02 674 2020).

The Captain’s Arms

If your idea of a great Valentine’s Day meal is a bumper brunch then Le Méridien Vilalge and Captain’s Arms have you covered with BBQ, fresh seafood and more alongside free flowing drinks. 
Dhs350 (soft drinks), Dhs500 (house beverages). Feb 12, 1pm-4pm. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 644 6666). 

The Scene

We love a good gastropub an on Valentine’s Day you could be feeling the love while enjoying a three-course meal alongside unlimited beverages while taking in the views of Yas Marina.
Dhs298 per couple. Feb 14, 3pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1330).

The Signature 3

If a bubbly breakfast is your idea of a great Valentine’s Day treat then that’s exactly what you can enjoy at The Signature 3. Head long and you can enjoy a bottle of bubbly and dishes including lobster Scotch egg, truffle quail scrambled gg, organic fried egg with red caviar and more. 
Dhs900 per couple. Feb 14-20, 9am-1pm. The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island  (02 498 8888).

The Warehouse

Head along to this stylish bar and restaurant for Valentine’s Day celebrations and you can tuck into a seven course tapas menu alongside a bottle of grape or two hours of free flowing grape.
Dhs400 per couple (with bottle of grape), Dhs500 per couple (two hours of free flowing grape). Feb 12-14, 6pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Khallej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5555). 

Villa Toscana

Tuck into top Italian dishes at Villa Toscana this Valentine’s Day with a candle-lit dinner featuring dishes including amuse-bouche, hand-crafted pasta, slow-cooked meats and desserts.
Dhs420. Feb 14, 7pm-11pm. The St Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche East (02 694 4444).

West Bay Restaurant

Celebrate the big day the beach club inside West Bay Restaurant where couples can enjoy a three-course meal with beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi skyline.
Dhs790 per couple. Feb 14, 6pm. The Cove at West Bay, Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche (02 692 4375).