Last minute Valentine's ideas

The Big Moo

Got the sentiment but can’t quite bring yourself to say those three words (and we don’t mean “fries with that”)? There’s a solution – and no-one will question your commitment. Just get a singing telegram from what’s touted to be the first and currently only service of its kind in Dubai. For Dh800 a performer will visit your loved one dressed either as a cow, Elvis or a Rastafarian, sing your message and hand over ballons, flowers and cupcakes to the (bemused/entertained/embarrassed) recipient. Visit www.thebigmoouae.com

Chocolate Afternoon Tea

For more chocolate than you can imagine, try the chocolate afternoon tea at Hilton Jumeirah Beach, at just Dh69 per person. Just try to finish the chocolate-chip scones with cream and berry jam, cappuccino cake, dense brownies and finger sandwiches. Team it with a 50-minute chocolate spa treatment for Dh265 per person.

Call: 04-3182570.

Bride Show Abu Dhabi

If you’re planning your wedding, you’re already in romantic mode. For the rest of us, try the Bride Show Abu Dhabi, which kicks off today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until Saturday, when there’s free entry for anyone wearing red, and the chance to win a custom-made tulle dress from Arushi worth Dh20,000 if you watch their runway show on Thursday at 8pm. There are also tons of romantic gift ideas. Entry Dh10.