Love is in the air
Six Senses Zighy Bay sets the scene for romance and elevates Valentine’s weekend to a whole new level, as the resort presents a wide array of romantic delights through the ‘Arabian Romance Package’. This includes two nights in a luxury Villa with a private pool, daily buffet breakfast for two, one paragliding session for two or arrival by private speedboat, one shared sunset cruise for two, a 50-minute signature spa couples’ treatment, and one Destination Dining option for two. Email reservations-zighy@sixsenses.com.
A romantic desert escape
Head to Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded hideaway where you can relax and enjoy an elegant and cosy atmosphere. Tilal Liwa Hotel is offering a romantic getaway package which includes a one-night stay with welcome fruit platter and a bottle of bubbly on arrival, a bubble bath and romantic arrangement in your room. Plus, a sumptuous five-course candlelit dinner with drinks and a sunshine breakfast delivered in your room, and complimentary desert activities. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, email reservations.tilal@danathotels.com or visit www.danathotels.com or call 02-8946111.
Weekend hideaway
JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort and JA Palm Tree Court Hotel offer the JA Honeymoon & Romance package from 13th to 18th February. Stay in a Junior Suite at the JA Palm Tree Court and enjoy a host of romantic extras with rates starting from Dhs 1,950. In addition, JA Hatta Fort Hotel offers a couples’ package for Dhs 999 on 13th and 14th February that includes Valentine’s Day dinner and breakfast the next morning, room décor, chocolates and a flower for every lady. The rate on Friday only is Dhs 1,499 if you want to extend the package to include Friday as well. Visit jaresortshotels.com.
Luxury break
Couples can have a little help from the pioneers of romance, Banyan Tree and their resorts in Ras Al Khaimah. Whether indulging in spa treatments, stargazing amongst the sand dunes, or enjoying a romantic al fresco dinner, both resorts offer the ultimate retreats for Valentine’s. The Spa Sanctuary Pool Villa offer at Banyan Tree Al Wadi is available from Dhs 5,599 per night and the Spa Sanctuary Pool Villa offer at Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach is available from Dhs 5,899 per night, and both include a host of extras. Call 07-2067777 or visit www.banyantree.com for further details.
Set the stage for romance
Head to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal for a romantic weekend in a luxurious one-bedroom villa including buffet breakfast for two, personalised amenities and décor, use of a pool cabana with catering, early check-in and late checkout, starting from Dhs 2,750 per room, per night. Complete the experience with a massage and a 30-minute treatment of choice. The offer is valid from 13th to 15th February and is priced at Dhs 1,300 per couple. Call 02-8188181 or email reservations.abudhabi@ritzcarlton.com.
Not just for Valentine’s
Abu Dhabi’s Fairmont Bab Al Bahr believes that romance is not just reserved for one day and encourages everyone to rediscover romance all year round. Available throughout the year, the Romance Package offers an overnight stay in a Fairmont room, a bottle of sparkling beverage, a hand crafted chocolate box, a beautiful floral arrangement and a Dhs 200 per person voucher to spend in Frankie’s Italian Restaurant and Bar for lunch or dinner. Prices start from Dhs 1,699. Call 02-6543000 or visit fairmont.com/babalbahr.
Spring roses
Come spring, Oman’s Jabal Akhdar will be covered in a blanket of green and pink as 7,000 Damask rose shrubs flourish and fill the mountainous region with their sweet perfume. Alila Jabal Akhdar is ideally positioned high up in the Hajar Mountains and has a special Rose Package that includes a welcome drink of Rosewater & Elderflower Spritzer, soothing Rose Petal Bath, Balinese Massage, guided tour of the Jabal Akhdar Rose Terraces, Sparkling Rose Wine, two-night Mountain View Suite accommodation, daily dinner for two, à la carte breakfast, turn down and Wi-Fi. This is valid for stays from 5th April to 2nd May and rates start at OMR 240 (Dhs 2,290) per room, per night based on two adults sharing for a minimum booking of two nights per stay. Call +968 2534 4200, +968 99104204 or email jabalakhdar@alilahotels.com.
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