Blow the budget at:
Armani Hotel Dubai
How about a stay, breakfast and dinner in the only hotel in the world's tallest building? Armani's offer includes a bouquet from Armani/Fiori, a bottle of bubbly, a tailor-made five-course Valentine's dinner at Ristorante and one-off complimentary access for two to At the Top, the observation deck on Burj Khalifa. Dh4,888 until February 28.
Call 04-8883444 or 800 ARMANI (276264)
Atlantis, The Palm
The Poseidon package, priced at Dh50,000, includes an overnight stay at the Poseidon Suite, a limousine pick-up, a couples spa treatment, a custom-made dinner for two in the privacy of the suite, premium breakfast and an iPad. Couples can also enjoy their own private cabana by the Royal Beach, priced at Dh3,000, inclusive of a four-course set menu with a box of chocolate and premium beverages and a rose for the lady.
Call 04-4261000
Dusit Thani Dubai
Get "High on Love". The hotel's package takes you to the skies literally. For Dh1,400 per person includes Dusit Grand Room accommodation, buffet breakfast for two, Valentines set menu dinner at Benjarong and a 15-minute helicopter tour.
Call 04-3174212
Seawings Valentines special
Until February 28, spend 40 minutes flying over Dubai's most scenic spots including Palm Jumeriah, the World Islands, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Creek, in a seaplane before lunch or dinner at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. For Dh2,800 per couple.
Call 04-8832999
InterContinental Dubai Festival City
If telling your loved one how special she is isn't enough, how about sharing it with the city with the Ultimate Valentine package, available throughout February at Dh50,000. The hotel will illuminate your names on the façade of the hotel -- after your limousine pick up, boat ride along Dubai Creek, special spa treatments with premium beverages and caviar, private dining room at Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire with 1,000 roses, a night stay in the grand suite and premium breakfast.
Call 04-7011110
Save the money for the ring
One to One Hotel - the Village, Abu Dhabi
Wokcano: Dh300 per couple Valentines' set menu on February 13, inclusive of a beverage and rose for the lady.
Reservations 02-4952000
Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Leisure Deck: Dh399 per couple for a three-course candlelight dinner, romantic background music, complimentary heart-shaped chocolates, a complimentary rose and beverage on arrival.
Call 04-3560600
Freshii, DIFC
Buy one get one free — just bring your loved one for a half-off meal for two at the healthy sandwich and salad option, exclusively available on February 14.
Call 04-3278083
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai
Dh250 per couple for the Grill Night, from February 10-14. Also brunch à la carte starting from Dh330 per couple and The Full Monty starting from Dh290 per couple at the Fountain restaurant.
Call 04-3104320
BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana
Dh699++ per couple, stay in a suite, with private dinner, heart-shaped cake, breakfast and a special gift.
Call 04-3524444
Qamardeen Hotel
Esca: Dh350 per couple, five-course menu with flowers, chocolates and candlelight.
Call 04-4285923
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
La Moda: Dh122 per person three-course set menu. Dh175 per person set menu at Palm Grill. From February 13-15.
Call 04-2057333
Intimate settings
Dusit Thani Dubai
The Californian and Benjarong: These two restaurants are perched high up on the last tower before Burj Khalifa, and offer one of our favourite secret views in the city. Book a window table early. The Californian has a Valentine buffet dinner, Dh398-Dh450 per couple depending on choice of beverage, while the pretty Thai restaurant Benjarong has a five-course Valentine set menu at Dh499 per couple.
Call 04-3174515
The Address Dubai Mall
Cabana: Start with a chauffeur-driven limousine to the hotel, a five-course dinner served by a butler in a private cabana with live music. From Dh850 per couple.
Call 04-4388999
The Monarch Dubai Hotel
Okku: The chic Japanese restaurant's "L.O.V.E. Sunday" Valentine's 14-course sharing menu includes their signature dishes as part of a package that includes a night's stay in a double Deluxe Room, a 50-minute Balinese massage for two, for Dh1,800 per couple, available Sunday to Tuesday.
Call 04-5018777
The Aviation Club
Make it a love match with tickets to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Centre Court action on Monday. Take a seat in the VIP section of the Dubai Tennis Stadium for an afternoon match and in the evening try The Cellar restaurant's gourmet set menu. Dh799 per couple.
Call 04-2829333
The Palace
Ewaan Lounge: Pick one of 17 poolside private khaimahs (tents) as the location for your Valentine's set dinner, from Dh2,250 per couple.
Call 04-4287806
Fairmont
Cavalli Club: Make it super chic with a five-course Valentine menu at Dh550 or a seven-course menu at Dh720. Don't forget your animal print tie.
Call 04-3329260
Madinat Jumeirah
Pai Thai and Pier Chic: Thai restaurant Pai Thai, reached by an abra along the canals, has a three-course set menu at Dh450 or 650 Sirius Points per person, while Pier Chic, set in a restaurant over the sea at the end of a pier (naturally), also has a three-course set menu, with two choices for each course, for Dh650 or 900 Sirius Points per person.
Call 04-3666730
Royal Jet Dinner in the Sky
This one could certainly qualify for the blow the budget category too (it's Dh65,000 per couple) but we haven't yet found a dinner that's quite as exclusive as this — a three-hour flight in a private Gulfstream jet over Al Ain and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, reaching Salalah and Muscat in Oman around sunset, during which time you'll be served a gourmet dinner prepared by Royal Jet's exclusive in-flight chef — oh, and there are flowers and chocolates, too. You'll be chauffeured to and from the VIP terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport. In case you need a bit more time to save up, the offer is on until the end of March (bookings must be made by February 28).
Call 02-5051500
Foodies
Chocopologie Café, Festival City Marina Pavilion
Check out this brand new cafe's three-course Valentine set menu that includes caramelised scallops, grilled beef tenderloin and their signature cold and warm chocolate mousse for Dh525++
Call Christel 04-2230685
Grosvenor House Dubai
Rhodes Mezzanine: Three's company when Michelin starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes is the third wheel at your dinner. He'll be at his namesake restaurant on the evening of February 14 and 15 to greet diners, who'll have a special four-course set menu. Dh1,200 per couple.
Call 04-3176000
Lafayette Gourmet, Dubai Mall
Check out the dine-in food hall's Valentine set gourmet menu for Dh199, available until February 14.
Call 04-3399933
Margaux Restaurant & Lounge, Souk Al Bahar
If you're still feeling romantic after an eight-course meal with his n' hers amuse bouches, starters, main courses and mouth-watering desserts, then you win the tabloid! award for couple of the year. Dh1,990 per couple with beverages on February 13; Dh1,190 per couple with soft beverages only on February 14.
Call 04-4397555
Le Méridien Dubai
Café Chic: Few do romance better than the French, so why not give this classic French restaurant a try — they have a chocolate and truffle menu, plus entertainment by the Silhouette Duo. Dh550 per person, on February 13 only.
Call 04-7022455
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Hakkasan: Try the classy Chinese Valentine's set menu from Dh350 per person, from February 13-15.
Call 02-6907999
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
Vivaldi: We're fans of chef Daniele Bolognesi's delicate yet authentic Italian dishes. He's created a special set menu for the occasion. Dh395 per person on February 14.
Call 04-2071717
