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The month of love and gifting is just around the corner, and like always, we’re here to help you sort out your plans to perfection.
To help you get ahead of the curve, GRAZIA rounded up the best Valentine’s Day celebrations across Dubai.
Whether you decide to dine alfresco or cooped in at the best indoor restaurants, we’re here doing cupid’s work to help you find the best date spots for you and your beau.
From the most enchanting places to candlelit dinners to celebrate love in the clouds, here’s the ultimate GRAZIA guide to celebrating the season of romance in Dubai.
Mama Shelter
Sometimes, all one needs is the company of freshly served, deliciously curated platters of Italian cuisine. And truthfully, there’s no better place than home with Mama Shelter Dubai. Whether you’re celebrating the day of love by yourself, with a partner, or with your best friends, it’s a sure fact that at Mama’s, a taste of love knows no bounds when you’ve taken a taste of their special sharing style à la carte menu at just Dhs185. Of course, it isn’t Valentine’s Day without a little R&R. With rooms ready for guests from February 7 to 14, 2025, you can indulge in a hearty breakfast, a three-course dinner with vino, free movies to binge and the best part: late checkouts.
For more information visit www.mamashelter.com
Mimi Kakushi
A whimsical romantic evening in this 1920s Japanese-inspired restaurant may just be the place for that old-school type of love. At Mimi Kakushi, where jazz and oriental Japan collide, this restaurant invites you to revel in its à la carte dishes (Dhs500 per person), flavourful cocktails crafted by connoisseurs, and limited Valentine’s set menu priced at Dhs980 per couple. Never one to limit their offerings, you can expect their best selections, from Wagyu Beef Tataki to the Chef’s personal selection of Nigiri and Maki.
For reservations [email protected]
Studio Frantzen
Where European finesse meets Asian cuisine, the only bistro that comes to mind is Studio Frantzén. In celebration of modern love, Studio Frantzén invites couples to dine and indulge in the critically acclaimed French cuisine menu merged with tantalising Asian tastes. From 6 pm to 1 pm on Valentine’s Day, head to Atlantis The Palm for a night of savoury mains and indulge in sweet cravings, priced at Dhs990 per couple.
For more information visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
A table for two with a view? We know just the place. At Atlantis, The Royal, La Mar has perfectly set the day of love filled with a night of savoury Peruvian flavours—delicious will surely be an understatement. Offering a sharing style menu for Dhs1,340 per couple, the award-winning restaurant has prepared a curated menu of starters such as the taco Nikkei, mains like the cult-favourite fish macho and grilled eggplant, and, of course, the night can’t end without a surprise sugary delight. There’s much to expect and more to taste.
For more information visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining
Casa Amor
There’s nothing like celebrating Valentine’s Day than with a taste of France. To truly make the day of love twice as special, head to St Tropez’ inspired beach club, Casa Amor, where it won’t just make the evening romantic. No, they’ve set the night to bring you and your beau on a journey to the beachy coast of France with a curated five-course tasting menu and a special ceremony of unity. Priced at just Dhs650 per person, Casa Amor will help you end the night with new tastes. From a lively band to a ceremonial cacao drink served at your table, this is the place to celebrate your bond. And of course, to celebrate the delectable meals.
For reservations [email protected]
SushiSamba
What makes Valentine’s Day even more memorable aside from the usual roses and chocolates? An unforgettable dinner date at Sushisamba. Just perched on the 51st floor of the St. Regis Dubai hotel, Sushisamba, with all its Japanese and Peruvian cuisine glory, is inviting you for a hearty night celebrating the month of love with none other than its exclusive desert and cocktail. Raising a toast to a dreamy evening, this restaurant is here to serve its one-of-a-kind cocktail, the Curacao. Expect to meet a flavourful drink that taps into the raspberry fruit’s sweetness to the tang of grapefruit, lime and strawberries. A perfect blend to celebrate the day of love.
For more information visit www.sushisamba.com
At.mosphere
Of course, when it comes to dining in the clouds, At.mosphere Burj Khalifa is the place to be. Inviting guests on February 14, 2025, expect to be swooned with the ever-so exquisite menu filled with tantalising flavours. For this years Valentine’s Day, a curated five-course menu will be plated on your table. Priced at Dhs1,250 per person, the night will start with a soft bite of a hors d’oeuvre. Leading to a much-anticipated buttery gnocchi soufflé, all the way to perfectly end the night with a savoury and gently smoked salmon.
For more information visit www.atmosphereburjkhalifa.com
tasca
Tasca is setting the scene to transport you and your partner to the shores of Portugal. How, you ask? With a full four-course tasting menu celebrating Valentine’s Day with a little touch of tradition. Priced at Dhs650 per person, Tasca is promising a night like no other seeped in the classic flavours of Portuguese cuisine. Headed by Chef José Avillez, you can expect nothing but pure intimacy as you dine in and savour the rich starters and the hefty main courses.
For more information visit www.mandarinoriental.com
Armani/Ristorante
Masterfully curated by Michelin-starred Chef Giovanni, Armani/Ristorante is inviting couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a six-course menu of pure, excellent gastronomy. Taking you on a journey, the menu starts with the exquisite dish, Tonno, featuring tuna tartare and Kristal caviar. Then onwards to the Granchio Reale with Atlantic king crab and raspberry gazpacho with a vibrant beetroot Risotto, and the Pasta all’Uovo with blue lobster agnolotti, alongside a tender Cervo venison loin–needless to say it’s a menu brimming with new tastes. The evening concludes with a sweet closing: Rosa, a white chocolate rose dessert.The price is Dhs850 per person.
For more information visit www.armanihotels.com
Kaspia
Where else can you find DIFC’s top spot for the hearts? Well, for the season of love, it’s in Kaspia. Setting the stage for a night of passion and luxury, wrapped in timeless elegance with ambient dimmed lighting, and a soulful double bass singer serenading in multiple languages, every moment feels like a scene from a classic romance. Indulge in Kaspia’s renowned à la carte menu, a specially crafted Love from Above cocktail, and an exclusive Valentine’s dessert. For those who crave a touch of opulence, personalised Champagne bottles and custom caviar tins are available with a little advance notice, turning your night into a bespoke celebration of love.
For more information www.kaspiadubai.com
Amelia
Celebrate love with a twist of elegance at Amelia Dubai this Valentine’s Day, where steampunk charm meets the exquisite fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavours. Priced at Dhs1,000 person, you can enjoy a romantic evening surrounded by enchanting décor and live saxophone serenades by O ALAN, alongside sets from Amelia’s resident DJs. While engrossing yourself the night away, indulge in a bespoke à la carte menu featuring signature Nikkei dishes, with the highlight being the Raspberry Miso Mousse with Hazelnut Crisp dessert. Whether it’s your first Valentine’s or celebrating your anniversary, Amelia promises a night of romance, taste, and style.
For more information visit www.amelialounge.com
TOTÓ
TOTÓ Vini e Cucina invites couples to ignite their senses this Valentine’s with a charming, limited-time menu available from February 10 to 16, 2025. For the season, TOTÓ highlights the heart-shaped pizza for that playful touch and a glamorous ruby Red Velvet cake (Dhs60), layered with vanilla ganache and a flavoursome berry compote— indulgence is an understatement. Not settling for less, guests can pair this with the Sogno Rosato cocktail for Dhs75. This new drink offers a refreshing blend of sharp flavours: from the Ketel One Vodka to the hibiscus puree, topped with a fizzy splash of Fever Tree Raspberry Rhubarb Soda.
For more information visit www.totorestaurants.com
