DUBAI, Feb. 2026 (GDM)— Hotels and dining venues across the United Arab Emirates are marking Valentine’s Day with a broad mix of curated experiences, ranging from intimate set-menu dinners and beachfront table settings to interactive workshops and relaxed week-long celebrations. The offerings, spread across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, reflect a growing focus on personalised dining, live entertainment and experience-driven hospitality rather than traditional one-night dinners alone.
In Dubai Marina, Ciel Dubai Marina is hosting a Valentine’s dinner at its Mediterranean-inspired restaurant West 13, overlooking the Marina. The three-course set menu is priced at AED 300 per person, including a glass of bubbly, and will be served on Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Reservations: +971 4 815 3013).
Across Dubai, Sarood Hospitality is offering varied concepts at its homegrown venues, including a “Paint Your Partner” dinner at Hillhouse Brasserie, live music and a four-course menu at Trattoria, a dog-friendly Pawcasso afternoon at The Duck Hook, a Valentine-themed quiz night at The Bolt Hole and a Galentine’s dim sum masterclass at The Noodle House.
At Madinat Jumeirah, multiple restaurants are hosting Valentine’s experiences, including private beachfront dinners at Jumeirah Al Naseem and Jumeirah Al Qasr, candlelit beach menus, afternoon tea at Al Fayrooz Lounge, over-water dining at Pierchic and a private balloon dining experience. Prices range from AED 245 per person to AED 6,500 per couple. Details are available at 800 323232 or jumeirah.com.
For a more casual celebration, Carluccio’s is offering a three-course Valentine’s menu for two from Feb. 9 to 15, priced at AED 199 per couple, across its Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall and Arabian Ranches 2 locations.
High-altitude celebrations return at Helipad Dubai, where couples can enjoy cheese fondue and Prosecco with skyline views on Feb. 13 and 14, priced at AED 349 per couple (Bookings: +971 52 469 7349).
Experiential dining also features prominently this year. Dip Dash is hosting a Couple Sushi Workshop at Social Distrikt Downtown on Feb. 14, priced at AED 250 per couple, while TEZUKURI in Downtown Dubai is highlighting its intimate Japanese temaki and omakase-style dining for Valentine’s evening.
On Palm Jumeirah, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is offering multiple Valentine’s dining options across its restaurants, including set menus and afternoon tea, with prices starting from AED 179 per guest.
In Abu Dhabi, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is hosting a Valentine’s dinner at its Orient Restaurant, featuring a multi-course set menu, live music and unlimited beverages. The experience is priced at AED 1,500 per couple and runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14 (Bookings: +971 52 274 0020).
Several international hotel groups are also extending Valentine’s celebrations across the region. Shangri-La Hotels has launched its “Love Checks In at Shangri-La” campaign, featuring dining, spa and stay experiences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and select Indian cities, alongside gift vouchers redeemable across the brand.
With options ranging from affordable set menus to ultra-luxury private dining, hotels across the UAE are positioning Valentine’s Day as a flexible celebration, offering guests multiple ways to mark the occasion, whether through fine dining, creative experiences or relaxed gatherings.
