Love is in the air, here, there and everywhere as Valentine’s Day looms large on February 14.
Coupled up and want to enjoy a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day?
Of course you do, who doesn’t want towels shaped like swans and rose petals on the bed?
Here are some top staycation deals in Abu Dhabi to book this year.
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
If you’re looking for a special staycation for Valentine’s Day then a stay at the Guinness World Record holding building, for the furthest leaning manmade structure, is a safe bet. Book in for a stay and you can enjoy access to the private members club, where you can enjoy breakfast, soft drinks throughout the day and happy hour in the evening with canapes and beverages from 5pm to 7pm. Rates start from Dhs654 for a deluxe room, Dhs839 for a suite and Dhs1,099 for an executive suite.
From Dhs654. Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 596 1234).
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Check into this swish hotel on Al Maryah Island over Valentine’s Day and you can enjoy a romantic getaway that’s beyond swish. The Lavish Suite Retreat package offers couples the chance to stay in a two bedroom suite, a gift on arrival, optional butler service, dining credit of Dhs1,000, breakfast delivered to your room, early check in and late check out. It’s a step price tag though, at Dhs7,770 per night. Out of your budget? Not to worry, standard room rates start from Dhs1,500.
From Dhs1,500. Until March 31. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
Set off for a Valentine’s staycation on Saadiyat Island and you can enjoy all the spoils. Book in for a stay at Saadiyat Rotana and you can enjoy a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, in-room breakfast, a romantinc dinner at Turtle Bay Bar and Grill, a bowl of chocolate strawberries, a bottle of bubbly and a late check out at 4pm.
From. Dhs1,550. Until the end of February. Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Pack your bags and head to Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche and you can enjoy a romantic getaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Book in and you can enjoy a romantic one hour cruise around Lulu Island, view over the Corniche from the Prestige suite, breakfast for two, 25 percent discount on spa treatments and complimentary tea at Club Millesime.
Dhs995. Feb 1-28. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, Corniche East (02 813 7777).
Zaya Nurai Island
Looking to seriously splash out? How about a getaway on a luxury island? Set sail (literally) for Zaya Nurai Island and you can enjoy a Valentine’s Staycation this year. Book in for the Romantic Stay package and you’ll get a private pool full of rose petals (no, really), a private bonfire, breakfast at Frangipani and a ten percent discount on spa treatments. Rates start from Dhs10,500 for a villa but who wouldn’t want a pool full of roses? Even if it’s just for the gram.
From Dhs10,500. Feb 10-14. Zaya Nurai Island (02 506 6222).
