Ready to drop some serious cash? If there’s ever a day to go all out, it might be Valentine’s Day 2022. And who better to blow the budget for than your sweetheart?
Valentine’s Day 2022 in Abu Dhabi is always a spirited affair, with residents ready to shell out a little extra to make their loved ones feel special. With lavish five-course meals to try, private butler service, special gifts, dinner on the balcony of your hotel room, a private dinner on the beach and more to choose from, Valentine’s Day 2022 in Abu Dhabi is set to be incredible.
Get ready to drop some serious dirhams.
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Five-course meal at Café del Mar
Valentine’s Day dinner at Café del Mar includes a set menu, mixed drinks and bubbly, plus, uplifting tunes from the DJ. Wondering what’s on the menu? You’ll get five courses with dishes such as oysters, seared scallops, lobster medallion and slow-roasted short ribs. The menu is available only on Monday February 14 from 7pm to 10pm and costs Dhs999 per couple, or Dhs1,499 with a bottle of bubbly. A vegetarian menu is also available on request.
Dhs999 (per couple), Dhs1,499 (per couple, bubbly). Mon Feb 14, 7pm-10pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, cafedelmarabudhabi.com (050 402 2283).
Four-course meal on your own balcony at Saadiyat Rotana Resorts & Villas
In-house guests at Saadiyat Rotana Resorts & Villas can get a special four-course dinner on their own balcony with sparkling beverages, a custom-made cake and chocolate-covered strawberries. Remember that if you’re planning a staycation for February 14.
Dhs1,500. Feb 1-28, 6pm onwards. Saadiyat Rotana Resorts & Villas, Saadiyat Island, rotanatimes.com(02 697 0000).
Michelin Star Chef’s menu at Fouquet’s
French style and French cuisine – is there anything more romantic for Valentine’s Day? If you were hoping to take a trip to Paris this February 14, Fouquet’s is as close as you’re going to get without leaving Abu Dhabi. The four-course menu is crafted by Michelin Star Chef Pierre Gagnaire and includes specially paired grapes. It costs Dhs450 per person.
Dhs450. Feb 14, 6pm-1am. Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, contact-fouquets-budhabi@groupebarriere.com (02 205 4200).
In-room dining at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Make the most of the gorgeous views of Khor Al Maqta creek from your own personal balcony this Valentine’s Day 2022. Enjoy a curated menu from the comfort of your room at Dhs888 per couple. The room booking isn’t included in the price.
Dhs888. Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8555).
Candlelit dinner and a private butler at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Looking for the ultimate romantic date? Your own private cabana and a private butler at this candlelit dinner under the stars at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri. The experience costs Dhs3,088 and includes a set menu and bottle of French bubbly or sparkling date juice.
Dhs3,088. Mon Feb 14. Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta (02 509 8555).
Private dinner on the beach boardwalk or rooftop at Turtle Bay Bar & Grill
This al fresco venue is best known for its grills from the land and sea. For V-day, couples get a five-course menu with soft drinks. Throughout February, one couple per night can book a private dinner on the beach boardwalk, and two couples can book the Turtle Bay Rooftop. There will be a live saxophonist and flower bouquet, too. The private dinner on the beach boardwalk or rooftop costs Dhs2,000 per couple and is available for the whole month of February from 7pm to 10pm.
Dhs425 (food), Dhs2,000 (private dinner). Feb 10-16, 6pm-10.30pm (set menu); Feb 1-28, 7pm-10pm (private dinner). Saadiyat Rotana Resorts & Villas, Saadiyat Island rotanatimes.com (02 697 0000).
