Celebrate love with candlelight, champagne and curated menus across the city this Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi
Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi can go one of two ways. You either panic-book the first table you find, or you plan properly and look like a hero. To help with the second option, here’s your cheat sheet. Candlelight, beach dates, rooftop brunches, steak nights, spa rituals. All very swoon-worthy, none of it cheesy. Here’s exactly where to go, what it costs, and who to call. Whatever your style, there’s a table or cabana with your name on it. Book early, wear something nice, and let the city do the rest.
Flamingo Room by tashas
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Old-school glamour, seafood classics and cocktails that taste like a holiday. Flamingo Room is running a three-night set menu with starters, mains and a sharing dessert, all wrapped in warm lighting and DJ beats. It’s the ideal spot for Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi. It feels like date night in a movie, just with better food.
Location: Flamingo Room by tashas, Al Maryah Island
Time: 13 to 15 February
Cost: Dhs800 per couple with alcohol, Dhs600 per couple non-alcoholic
Contact: (02) 675 9301
Strawfire by Ross Shonhan
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Fire, wagyu and champagne. Strawfire’s four-course sharing menu leans into flame-led cooking, with sashimi, grilled striploin and a pretty strawberry-lychee dessert to finish. Intimate, smoky, and made for the perfect Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi.
Location: Strawfire, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Time: 7pm to 10:30pm, 14 February
Cost: Dhs550 per person
Contact: (02) 690 7999
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
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Two ways to do romance here. Go classic with a six-course French tasting menu at Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard with live harp music, or book the poolside Dine Under the Stars experience with a four-course dinner and spa credit. Both feel properly special.
Location: Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
Time: 6pm to 10:30pm
Cost: Dhs550 per person (Bord Eau) or Dhs588 per couple (poolside)
Contact: (02) 509 8555
Andaz Capital Gate – Valentine’s Afternoon Tea
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If dinner feels too heavy, this is your soft, pretty alternative complete with sweet and savoury bites, tea, and city views from 18 floors up. Slow, elegant and very “let’s just sit and talk for hours”.
Location: Andaz Lounge & Terrace, Andaz Capital Gate
Time: 3pm to 6pm, 13 to 15 February
Cost: Dhs300 per couple
Contact: (050) 765 6435
Sip & Dip Brunch: Love Splash Edition
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Less candlelight, more poolside fun. This rooftop brunch comes with DJs, bites, drinks and access to the highest suspended pool in Abu Dhabi. Come for the sun, stay for the vibes.
Location: The Lean, Andaz Capital Gate
Time: From 12pm
Cost: Dhs250 soft, Dhs325 house, Dhs425 bubbly
Contact: (050) 765 6435
Grand Hyatt – Galentine’s Afternoon Tea at Pearl Lounge
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Grab your girls and make it pink. This Valentine-themed tea stacks the table with rosy treats and desserts and feels like a very chic catch-up session. Romance optional, friendship mandatory.
Location: Pearl Lounge, Grand Hyatt
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Cost: From Dhs140 per person
Contact: (02) 510 1234
Starlit Valentine’s Dinner at Verso
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Jazz, a violinist and a four-course Italian set menu under the stars. It’s cosy, romantic and made for long, lazy dinners. A proper date night classic on Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi.
Location: Verso, Grand Hyatt
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Cost: Dhs599 soft, Dhs799 house, Dhs999 premium per couple
Contact: (02) 510 1234
Couple’s Spa Session and Meal
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Massage first, pasta later. Start with a 60-minute couple’s massage, then a set menu at Verso, plus pool access for the day. Basically a mini holiday without leaving the city.
Location: Grand Hyatt
Time: 13 February
Cost: Dhs959 per couple
Contact: (02) 510 1234
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers – Ray’s Grill
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Sky-high views and a polished four-course dinner. You get a welcome glass of sparkling, and there’s even a private dining room if you want to go full grand gesture.
Location: Ray’s Grill, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: 6:30pm to 11:30pm
Cost: Dhs550 per person, Dhs1,500 per couple private dining
Contact: (02) 811 5666
Date After Dark at Ray’s Bar
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More relaxed, more playful. Sharing platters, free-flow drinks and those glittering skyline views make it perfect if you prefer drinks and nibbles over a heavy dinner.
Location: Ray’s Bar, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: Evening
Cost: Dhs349 per person
Contact: (02) 811 5666
José by Pizarro
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Spanish bubbles, tapas-style sharing and live entertainment. It’s warm, lively and very “let’s order one more thing”. Ideal if you like your romance with a bit of noise and flavour.
Location: José by Pizarro, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: 5pm to 11.30pm
Cost: Dhs400 per couple food only, Dhs650 with bottle
Contact: (02) 811 5666
La Belle Vie Valentine’s Brunch at Nahaam
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French bistro energy with brunch swagger. Expect refined classics, open-fire grilling and live entertainment in a stylish, buzzy setting. Less whispering, more celebrating.
Location: Nahaam, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Cost: From Dhs395 per person
Contact: (02) 811 5666
Conrad Spa – A Ritual of Two
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A candlelit massage, warm oils, hot stones and sweet treats after. It’s quiet, intimate and designed for switching off the world for 90 minutes. Add sparkling and you’re sorted.
Location: Conrad Spa, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: Daily, 13 to 15 February
Cost: Dhs1,250 per couple
Contact: (02) 811 5858
Taparelle
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Italian comfort done right. Burrata, prawns, handmade tortellini and something sweet and flaky to finish. Cosy, romantic and exactly what you want from a trattoria-style date.
Location: Taparelle
Time: 8am to 11pm
Cost: From Dhs250 per person
Contact: (02) 657 5832
Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION
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Classic grill-room energy with oak panels and low lights. A four-course menu built around fire-led cooking, with an optional bottle of Moët if you’re feeling fancy. Grown-up, elegant, unfussy.
Location: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina
Time: 6pm to 11:30pm
Cost: Dhs800 per couple, Dhs1,000 with Moët
Contact: (02) 208 0000
Kai Beach
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Barefoot romance. Book a cabana with sparkling, fruit and chocolate, or keep it simple with sunbeds and a bottle. Sea breeze, soft sand, no rush.
Location: Kai Beach, Saadiyat Island
Time: 7am to 7pm
Cost: Dhs600 cabana, Dhs350 couple entry with sparkling
Contact: (050) 2835 795
Saadiyat Beach Club
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Cabanas, teepees, candlelight and a five-course dinner under the stars. There’s a live singer, violinist and even a bonfire. It’s dramatic in the best possible way.
Location: Saadiyat Beach Club
Time: 8am to 7:30pm
Cost: Dhs1,200 dinner, Dhs1,600 daycation with beach and pool
Contact: (02) 656 3500
SUSHISAMBA
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High energy, bold flavours and a menu that hops between Japan, Brazil and Peru. Prepare yourself for wagyu, sushi, live entertainment and a buzzing terrace. Not your quiet date, but a very fun one.
Location: SUSHISAMBA, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Time: From 6pm
Cost: Dhs350 per person
Contact: (02) 811 5882
Orient Restaurant, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
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Big, glamorous and a little theatrical. A multi-course set menu, live music and unlimited drinks inside a richly decorated dining room. Perfect if you want to go all out.
Location: Orient Restaurant, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Cost: Dhs1,500 per couple
Contact: (052) 274 0020
Acres Grill House, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
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Green views, soft jazz and a refined Valentine’s menu with optional wine pairings. It’s calm, cosy and great if you want somewhere quieter to actually talk.
Location: Acres Grill House, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Cost: From Dhs490 per couple
Contact: (050) 757 4808
Alba Lobby Lounge
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High tea, but make it romantic. Scones, sweets, prosecco and floral touches in a grand lobby setting. A gentle, classy way to celebrate.
Location: Alba, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: 8am to 11pm
Cost: Dhs360 per couple
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Giornotte
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A Valentine’s spin on the famous Chef’s Brunch 2.0. Big buffet, live DJ and sax, and roses for the ladies. It’s lively, generous and built for food lovers.
Location: Giornotte, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Cost: From Dhs410 per person
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Li Jiang
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Refined Asian flavours and a five-course menu that feels precise and special. Choose the balcony or book a table by the vertical garden with Champagne for extra romance. It’s elegant without trying too hard.
Location: Li Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: From 5pm
Cost: From Dhs600 per couple, Dhs1,314 vertical garden option
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Mijana
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Candlelight, Arabian charm and a rich, indulgent set menu. There’s live music and even private canopies if you want your own little world. Proper date-night drama.
Location: Mijana, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: From 5pm
Cost: From Dhs750 per couple
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Sorso
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Cocktails, cheese boards and moody lighting. This one’s for couples who prefer clinking glasses to formal dining. Easy, stylish and low fuss.
Location: Sorso, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: From 5pm
Cost: Dhs150 per couple
Contact: (02) 818 8203
The Forge
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Steakhouse romance done properly. Oysters, tartare, a big wagyu tomahawk to share and a decadent dessert. Dark, dramatic and very indulgent.
Location: The Forge, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Time: From 6pm
Cost: From Dhs700 per couple
Contact: (02) 818 8203
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
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Dinner under the stars with a violin playing softly in the background. Three courses, wine pairings and sweeping golf course views. It’s simple, scenic and quietly romantic.
Location: Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Outdoors
Time: From 7pm
Cost: Dhs375 per person
Contact: (056) 660 8780
Yas Links Abu Dhabi – Valentine’s by the Pool
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Candlelight by the pool, a live piano and free-flow sparkling. Add a three-course menu and you’ve got one very dreamy evening. It’s relaxed, pretty and easy to love.
Location: Villa Selene Pool, Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Cost: Dhs550 per couple
Contact: (054) 990 4246
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa
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If your idea of romance involves sea air and zero rush, this one ticks the box. You can keep things relaxed with a Valentine’s buffet at Sevilla Restaurant, or go full movie-scene moment with a private five-course dinner right on the beach, toes in the sand and stars overhead. Two very different moods, both solid date-night winners.
Location: Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
Time: Buffet 6.30pm to 10.30pm; Beach dinner 6.30pm to 11pm, 14 February
Cost: Dhs220 per person (buffet); Dhs1,600 per couple soft package or Dhs2,200 per couple with champagne (beach dinner)
Contact: (056) 545 0274
