Bà Restaurant & Lounge
Love in the Chinese year of the monkey is characterized by openness and beauty, and what better way to celebrate than under the stars, with a view of Dubai’s fabulous skyline? Bà, the Chinese restaurant at Fairmont The Palm is serving up an eight-course set menu of Chinese food, with a beautiful atmosphere created by dreamy decorations and romantic tunes.
Details: Dinner is available from February 12 to 14 at Dh 1,588 per couple including a VIP romantic cabana set up outdoors, a bottle of bubbles and set menu, or Dh888 per couple including outdoor seating, a bottle of grape and set menu. From 7.30pm to 11.30pm, call 04 457 3457.
Pots, Pans & Boards
The first restaurant in Dubai from two-Michelin starred British chef Tom Aikens, Pots Pans & Boards is on the beach and makes for a chic date this Valentine’s Day. Personally curated by Tom Aikens, a three-course degustation menu awaits comprising delicacies such as braised beef shin and risotto, roasted halibut with leek and crab gnocchi and truffle and honey pannacotta.
Details: Dh220 per head, from 6pm onwards on Febraury 14 at Pots, Pans & Boards, The Beach opposite JBR. Call 04 456 1959.
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
Go for glamour with a stylish brunch at the Longines Valentine’s Day Cup Polo 2016. Four polo teams consisting of local and international players will compete to win the coveted Longines Valentine’s Day Polo Cup 2016, and the afternoon will be jam-packed with activities for equestrian enthusiasts alike, with fine food, barbecue delights and plenty of assorted buffet options. Besides the on-field action, women can enjoy spa treatments at the venue, while the kids – if you must involve them in your V-Day celebrations – can experience a bouncy castle, get their face painted or participate in a spot of balloon bending.
Details: Friday, February 12, from 1pm-4pm. Prices begin at Dh295, with a bubbly package available at Dh565. Polo field entry free. Call 04 361 8111
Le Trésor
This French Mediterranean restaurant at BoxPark promises to help you sweep your partner away with classics such as duck rillettes with orange compote or country Sourdough and mushroom truffle cappuccino for starters, as well as home-smoked salmon with fennel and crushed purple potatoes or striploin with green beans, confit cherry tomato and rosemary jus for the main course, with chocolate fondant or strawberry pannacotta for dessert.
Details: The car-themed restaurant is serving its three-course Valentine's Day menu every evening over the weekend, from February 11 to 14, for Dh120 per head. Call 04 343 6591.
Raffles Garden
Also promising to help rekindle your romance in an enchanting oasis is Raffles Hotel, where the new Raffles Garden is being transformed into a Valentine’s Day haven with romantically themed cabanas. Guests can tuck into a rich set menu of either European or Arabic dishes, while taking in the beauty of the garden views. Each couple also receives a voucher for two 60 minute massages in the spa suite at Raffles Spa at a later date. Ladies receive a special gift compliments of the hotel.
Details: From 7pm onwards on February 11-14. Price Dh1800 per couple including a bottle of bubbly or Dh1300 per couple including soft beverages. Call 04 324 8888
