Dubai, UAE: Looking for dining spots to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one in Dubai? Look no further! From fine dining spots to casual dining, here is a list of some special deals, menus and chef’s collaborations in the city, to help you decide.
Bab El Bahr, Downtown Dubai
For those who prefer the elegant coastal-inspired ambiance of Downtown Dubai, Bab El Bahr on Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard offers a refined set menu on 13 and 14 February. The “Valentine’s Temptation” menu begins with Dibba Bay oysters, salmon tartare, and shrimp tempura, followed by a sophisticated lobster bisque. Main course options allow for a choice between a grilled sea bass fillet with vanilla beurre blanc or a beef tenderloin served with truffle veal jus. The evening concludes with a dark chocolate and raspberry mousse. This culinary celebration is priced at AED 450 per couple and includes a rose for all ladies
SushiYaki, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Set within the romantic architecture of Souk Madinat Jumeirah, SushiYaki offers a sharing-style menu that highlights contemporary Japanese flavours. The experience begins with oysters served with a ginger-citrus sauce, followed by a tuna and salmon tartare accented with gold powder and caviar. The menu features a miso-glazed black cod and a selection of premium sushi and tempura. To finish, guests are served a passion fruit and rose honey panna cotta. Priced at AED 600 per couple, the menu includes two glasses of sparkling beverage and is available throughout the day on 14 February, allowing for a leisurely lunch or a traditional dinner.
Pierre’s TT, InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Pierre’s TT at InterContinental Dubai Festival City has announced a one-night-only dining experience. The evening is a collaboration between the legendary Chef Patron Pierre Gagnaire and Chef de Cuisine Mathieu Balbino, focusing on French culinary artistry and premium seasonal ingredients. The experience is built around a four-course menu. The evening begins with a selection of starters, including a tartar of saku tuna, a nori seaweed tartlet, and a duck foie gras velouté spiced with green curry and yellow mango. These are followed by a black truffle toast with fleur de sel. The second course features blue lobster Terre de Sienne, served with fricassée-simmered endives, sweet onions, and clementine segments, accompanied by a traditional lobster bisque.
For the main course, guests are served a heart of Wagyu beef fillet, grade 9, paired with green asparagus tips in truffled butter and a beef broth featuring Utah Beach oyster and salsify. The meal concludes with a shared dessert titled the “Lovers’ Dessert,” which is a Blossom Flower creation with a green tea heart and raspberry cristal de vent. The dining experience is scheduled from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm and is priced at AED 650 per person.
Signor Sassi, St. Regis Gardens The Palm
Signor Sassi transforms into a sanctuary of Italian passion this Valentine’s Day, with Executive Chef Luca Rossi presenting a specialised menu. Amidst the restaurant’s iconic marble fountains and olive trees, guests can enjoy a dedicated pasta course featuring either Lobster Ravioli or Black Truffle Ravioli. For the main course, the opulent Lobster Thermidor serves as a highlight, followed by a bespoke strawberry and rose dessert. The “That’s Amore” live band provides a nostalgic soundtrack to the evening. The experience is priced at AED 1,200 per couple for the set menu and a signature cocktail, or AED 2,000 per couple for an elevated experience including premium refreshments.
Hanu, St. Regis Gardens The Palm
HANU, the Korean restaurnat at St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah will host an intimate Chef’s Table experience on 14 February, with a specially curated multi-course set menu by Executive Chef Kyung Soo Moon. From 7:00 PM onwards, guests seated at the Chef’s Table will embark on an elevated dining journey that reflects HANU’s signature balance of modern technique and Korean heritage. The Valentine’s Day Chef’s Table menu begins with HANU’s delicate Anjusang, featuring a seasonal chilled Korean salad, ganjang gejang sea urchin, and yellowtail with Jeju mandarin ceviche. The experience continues with signature interpretations such as Hanwoo kimbab, lobster Wellington paired with house-fermented kimchi, and seabass jeon, before moving into heartier courses including lamb galbi and premium Hanwoo. The menu concludes on an elegant note with acorn noodles finished with fresh truffle, followed by a refined dessert course, bringing balance, depth, and harmony to the evening’s progression. Priced at AED 895 per person, including a glass of champagne, the Chef’s Table experience is limited to just 10 seats per seating, ensuring an atmosphere of exclusivity and personalised hospitality.
Sip Song, JBR
Sip Song at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR is turning up the romance this Valentine’s Day with a special Valentine’s Day Edition set menu – A Thai Affair, a playful celebration of Thai dishes and free-flowing drinks. Couples can choose to celebrate with a long lunch from 1pm to 4:30pm or an evening date from 8pm to 11:30pm, on February 14.
The experience features a three-course sharing menu for two, including delicious starters, a Tom Yum soup and classic Thai mains such as the Pad Thai Me Up, with unlimited drinks, priced at AED 350 for the house package or AED 450 for the premium package. Guests also have the option to add flowing champagne for AED 250. To make the occasion even sweeter, Sip Song is offering 2-for-1 on all packages.
Toshi, Barsha Heights
Located on the first floor of the Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, Toshi provides an intimate setting for a Pan-Asian culinary journey. On Saturday, 14 February, the restaurant hosts its “Celebration of Love” from 18:30 to 23:00. Guests can expect an extensive Valentine’s-themed buffet that includes premium selections and live dessert plating featuring dry ice for a theatrical finish. The evening is complemented by a live violinist performing classic melodies. To add a personalised touch, couples can participate in the Love Notes at Toshi initiative, placing messages on the venue’s Wall of Love. The experience is priced at AED 549 per couple and includes a complimentary red rose for each guest.
Goose & Gander, Dubai Internet City
For couples seeking a more relaxed yet lively atmosphere, Goose & Gander at the Holiday Inn Express in Dubai Internet City introduces a three-course Valentine’s brunch. Taking place on Saturday, 14 February, from 13:00 to 16:00, the afternoon features a curated menu paired with unlimited house beverages and live musical entertainment. The setting provides a comfortable pub environment designed for uncomplicated connection and shared laughter. To mark the occasion, the venue is offering a special promotion where the first guest pays AED 349, and their partner receives a 50% discount on the brunch package.
Falcone, Al Barsha
From 9 to 15 February, Falcone introduces a playful yet epicurean approach to the season. The pizzeria will transform its signature pizzas into heart-shaped creations, maintaining their regular menu pricing. In a unique collaboration that celebrates local authenticity, guests can opt to top their meal with a drizzle of Hatta Honey, sourced from the first specialised bee sanctuary in the MENA region, for an additional AED 15. To conclude the meal, a limited-edition Fabbri rippled cherry gelato has been crafted exclusively for the month of love, providing a refreshing and indulgent finale.
DUO Gastrobar, Dubai Hills
Located in the leafy enclave of Dubai Hills, DUO Gastrobar offers an intimate fine casual experience exclusively on 14 February. The evening features a meticulously curated 6-course set menu designed to showcase modern culinary techniques. Available from 18:30 onwards, the experience is priced at AED 390 per person, inclusive of a welcome beverage. The setting provides a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance, ideal for couples seeking a contemporary and high-quality gastronomic journey within one of the city’s most vibrant residential communities.
Akabeko, Palm Jumeirah
