Dubai is turning Valentine’s Day into a full-on foodie celebration, with everything from ultra-lux tasting menus to laid-back brunches and crafty workshops. Whether you’re craving Pan-Asian fine dining, skyline views in DIFC, or a relaxed beachside dinner on Palm Jumeirah, there’s a date night to match every mood and budget.
From candlelit sushi to tropical brunches and artsy experiences, Connector has hand-picked Dubai spots that are ready to make 14 February unforgettable.
Immersive Dinner At Buddha Bar
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an elegant evening of refined dining and immersive entertainment at Buddha-Bar Dubai at Grosvenor House, on Saturday, 14 February from 7pm.
The experience features a specially curated Valentine’s set menu highlighting signature Pan-Asian flavours. Cold starters include blue fine tuna otoro with caviar, Valentine sushi, and Buddha-Bar chicken salad, followed by lobster dumplings and 9+ wagyu yakiniku skewers. Main course options range from wagyu tenderloin and Scottish salmon to a vegetarian wok-fried bok choy and tofu. Adding to the atmosphere, the evening will feature Sakura Secret entertainment alongside a DJ, enhancing the dining experience. Packages start at Dhs 888 per couple.
Buddha Bar
Six-Course Tasting Menu At Bull And Bear, DIFC
Celebrate the day of love with Bull And Bear’s exclusive Valentine’s Day tasting menu. The six-course menu features refined canapés and exquisite courses, from Dibba Bay oysters to wagyu tartare and kiwami striploin. And the best part, you can enjoy it all with stunning Burj Khalifa views. End your meal with a bespoke Valentine’s dessert of lemon marshmallow and peach compote. The experience costs Dhs 1,300 per couple and is available from 7pm onwards.
Bull And Bear
Valentine’s-Themed Buffet At Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai
Toshi at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday, 14 February, from 6.30pm to 11pm. Couples can enjoy a Valentine’s-themed buffet featuring more than 50 Pan Asian specialities, including a live sushi and sashimi station, along with live entertainment. The evening sets the mood with a live violinist, love songs, interactive touches, and personalised fortune cookies. The dinner is priced at Dhs 549 per couple.
Millennium Hotels
Weekend Buffet Breakfast At Reform Social And Grill, The Lakes Club
Happening on 14 and 15 February, ‘Love on Toast’ is Reform’s heart-filled take on the weekend breakfast buffet, filled with comfort classics, live cooking stations, and a few V-Day twists along the way. Mums can enjoy a hearty meal, while the children craft away at the DIY card corner. The brunch costs Dhs 149 for adults and Dhs 59 for children.
And, if chocolates and flowers aren’t your thing, stitch your heart out with an artsy twist at Reform Social and Grill. This cosy Valentine’s afternoon workshop invites you to design your very own Valentine’s patch, complete with all the materials you need, along with a themed dessert on the side. Pre-booking is required. The workshop costs Dhs 125 per person.
Reform Social And Grill
Beachside Dinner At Jones The Grocer, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a relaxed beachside dinner by the sea. Share a specially curated 3-course menu and two hours of free-flowing drinks with your special someone. Enjoy live entertainment while you take in the twinkling Marina views. This effortless and romantic evening at Palm West Beach is not to be missed! Running from 7pm to 11pm, the dinner starts at Dhs 549 per person.
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Four-Course Set Menu At Mi Amie, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an exclusive evening of fine dining, romance, and unforgettable views at Mi Amie. On 14 February, couples are invited to enjoy a specially curated four-course set menu, designed to elevate the occasion with refined flavours and elegant presentation. The dinner is available from 6pm onwards and costs Dhs 1,650 per couple.
Mi Amie
Three-Course Brunch At Garden On 8, Media One Hotel
Love takes centre stage at this Valentine’s Day brunch, where sharing is the theme and good vibes are guaranteed. Expect a 3-course sharing style menu, paired with three hours of unlimited beverages. The venue will be dressed with heart-themed décor, and DJ Leysan will set the soundtrack for a sun-soaked celebration. Custom cocktails, playful dishes, and a warm, social atmosphere make this brunch perfect for couples, friends, and anyone who loves love. The brunch starts at Dhs 199 and runs from 1pm to 4pm.
Garden On 8
2-For-1 On Coffee And Desserts At Uptown Social
This Valentine’s Day, Uptown Social is serving up the perfect excuse to spend more time together. On 14 February, guests can enjoy a special 2-for-1 offer on coffee and desserts all day long, making it ideal for coffee dates, sweet catch-ups, or a relaxed Valentine’s treat. Known for its cosy interiors, welcoming atmosphere, and feel-good café vibes, Uptown Social offers the perfect setting to celebrate love in all its forms. Whether you’re stopping by for a morning coffee, an afternoon treat, or a post-dinner dessert, this one-day offer is all about sharing moments and desserts with someone special.
Uptown Social
Interactive Dining Experience At Bla Bla Dubai, The Beach, JBR
This Valentine’s Day, Bla Bla flips the script on predictable romance with a bold and interactive dining concept: Who’s Your +1?. Forget labels and tired clichés. This experience is about bringing the person you’d genuinely want to share a table with, whether that’s your partner, best friend, situationship, or ultimate Galentine. The interactive menu keeps things playful: each person takes a turn to choose a dish, react to each other’s picks, and finish by sharing one dessert. Set in Bla Bla’s high-energy, stylish setting, this is Valentine’s done differently; confident, cheeky, and built for real connections, not forced romance. The experience starts at Dhs 449 per person.
Bla Bla Dubai
Ultra-Luxury Valentine’s Tasting Experience At 99 Sushi Bar And Restaurant, Address Downtown Dubai
This Valentine’s Day, 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant invites couples to indulge in a one-night-only fine dining experience. Renowned for its Michelin-recognised excellence and use of the world’s finest ingredients, 99 Sushi offers a specially curated tasting menu designed to impress. Set in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere with sparkling Burj Kalifa and Dubai Fountain views, the restaurant creates the perfect romantic backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
Highlights include toro pizza with truffle, the iconic 99 katsu sando with wagyu marbling 9, king crab leg au gratin, A5 queen nigiri, and black cod with red miso. The evening ends with a decadent chocolate fondant and coffee, for a truly unforgettable Valentine’s celebration. The experience is priced at Dhs 1,799 per couple and is available from 6pm onwards.
99 Sushi Bar And Restaurant
Three-Course Set Menu At The Black Sheep
The Black Sheep, located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, is keeping things both romantic and relaxed this Valentine’s Day. With a three-course set menu designed for two priced at Dhs 354 per couple, consider your V-day plans sorted. The experience includes a welcoming drink and a lineup of crowd favourites like pan-seared salmon, chicken rigatoni, and fresh burrata salad. Starters and sweet desserts to top it all off.
The Black Sheep
Three-Course Menu At Mezzanine Bar And Kitchen, Souk Madinat Jumeirah
This Valentine’s Day, Mezzanine Bar and Kitchen invites couples to celebrate love with an intimate evening of great dining, music, and a warm, romantic ambience. Enjoy a three-course dinner for two, priced at Dhs 595. The Valentine’s Day menu features a smoky butternut squash soup to start, signature mains such as prawn fettuccine pasta, pan-fried salmon fillet, and the classic beef bourguignon, followed by indulgent desserts including San Sebastián cheesecake, crème brûlée, and dark chocolate fondant.
Mezzanine Bar And Kitchen
Three-Course Valentine’s Set Menu At Deck Se7en, Novotel Al Barsha
This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a three-course set menu at Deck Se7en in Novotel Al Barsha. The evening begins with a choice of appetisers, including oyster shooters with avocado tartlet, raspberry tuna ceviche, or tomato carpaccio with burrata, followed by a refreshing lemon sorbet. For the main course, enjoy your choice of surf and turf with beef ravioli, jumbo prawns and asparagus, or truffle risotto with portobello mushroom and parmesan, or a classic veal wellington with rosemary fondant potato. The meal concludes with a decadent Nutella and cherry tiramisu dessert. The dinner is priced at Dhs 299 per couple.
Deck Se7en, Novotel Al Barsha
Five-Course Italian-Inspired Dinner At Coop House, Sobha Hartland
The Coop House Café is hosting an artsy, Italian-inspired evening that pairs a five-course dinner with candle and glass painting.
Designed for couples who love experiences as much as great food, this intimate Valentine’s celebration invites guests to slow down and connect over a five-course set menu, served in the café’s warm and elegant cosy setting. The menu includes comforting seafood or mushroom soup, followed by Burrata or quinoa salad, arancini or calamari prawns, and a choice of butterfly seabass or a juicy steak for mains. Dessert rounds things off with cheesecake or date pudding. That’s not all! Couples will also enjoy a DIY glass painting and candle painting workshop, led by an expert. The experience is priced at Dhs 499 per couple.
The Coop House Café, Sobha Hartland
Romantic Dinner At Giulia By The Beach, Be Beach, Dubai Harbour
Giulia by the Beach in Be Beach, Dubai Harbour offers a romantic Valentine’s Day dining experience set against the Arabian Gulf, ideal for couples seeking a relaxed yet elegant celebration. The restaurant presents a specially curated Italian-inspired set menu designed for sharing, focusing on fresh coastal flavours. Binge on burrata, handmade pasta, seafood mains, and indulgent desserts crafted for the occasion. Packages start at Dhs 800 per couple.
Giulia By The Beach
Japanese-Peruvian Menu At Amelia Dubai, Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
Amelia Dubai sets the scene for an elevated Valentine’s Day celebration, blending gastronomy, design, and mood. The restaurant introduces a specially crafted Valentine’s menu inspired by its signature Japanese-Peruvian culinary style. Diners can expect artfully plated dishes, including premium seafood, refined sharing plates, and decadent desserts, paired with crafted cocktails. To conclude the evening on a sweet note, guests can tuck into a delicate white chocolate mousse layered with vibrant red berry gel and finished with a buttery crumble; a light yet indulgent creation designed to be shared.
Address Hotels
Night Brunch At Lola Taberna Española, TRYP By Wyndham Dubai
Lola Taberna Española at TRYP by Wyndham Dubai is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special night brunch filled with bold Spanish flavours, free-flowing drinks, and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. The three-hour brunch is perfect for couples or friends looking for a fun, easygoing way to mark the occasion. With Valentine’s décor and Lola’s signature energy, guests can enjoy a memorable evening. Packages start at Dhs 199.
Lola Taberna Española
Four-Course Valentine’s Dinner At World Cut Steakhouse, Al Habtoor City
Celebrate love with an elegant four-course Valentine’s dinner at World Cut Steakhouse. The menu features refined dishes, all set within the restaurant’s signature atmosphere of understated glamour. Available on 14 February from 6.30pm to midnight, prices start at Dhs 750 per couple.
Al Habtoor Palace
Valentine’s Night At Rubia Gallega, Meliá Desert Palm
Indulge in a specially curated, sharing-style four-course Spanish dinner at Rubia Gallega. The evening begins with an aperitivo selection, featuring sourdough with cecina de león, boletus croquettes, and mejillón tigre, followed by the classic gambas al ajillo.
For the main course, couples can choose between a creamy seafood meloso rice made with bomba rice and homemade stock, or slow-roasted lamb shoulder served with panadera potatoes and natural jus. The dinner concludes with a decadent crème brûlée, garnished with fresh strawberries. Running from 7pm to 10.30pm, the dinner is priced at Dhs 700 per couple.
Meliá Hotels
Five-Course Dinner At Above Eleven
Celebrate love this Valentine’s at Above Eleven with a five-course dinner designed to spark connection. Perfect for new couples or long-time partners, the evening features a unique ‘Date Check’ card game that guides you through themed dishes, encouraging real conversation and discovery. The dinner runs from 7pm to 10.30pm and is priced at Dhs 369 per person.
Above Eleven
Special Valentine’s Menu At Ammos Greek
Enjoy a special Valentine’s menu at Ammos Greek in Rixos Premium Dubai JBR. Tuck into lip-smacking dishes like prawn tartare layered with mango, chilli, sun-dried tomato, lime, and herbs, followed by zucchini fritters with Greek herb yoghurt, tomato sauce, and feta.
For mains, guests can choose from beef tenderloin with potato purée and florini chimichurri, seabass with caper butter, roasted potatoes, and grilled lemon, chicken supreme with truffle mushroom cream sauce and baby potatoes, or mushroom risotto finished with parmesan chips, butter, and herbs. Desserts feature red lava cake with vanilla ice cream, strawberry, and chocolate crumble, alongside the signature Greek coffee tiramisu with mascarpone cream and ladyfingers. Live entertainment includes a DJ, violinist, and magician, adding energy and charm to the evening.
Ammos Greek
Heritage Brunch At Radisson Blu
For a daytime take on Valentine’s celebrations, Heritage Brunch returns in a special Valentine’s Edition across Radisson Blu’s signature dining venues. Bringing together generous spreads and much-loved flavours, the brunch is elevated with subtle Valentine’s-themed décor, creating a relaxed and sociable setting for couples who prefer long lunches over late nights. Priced at Dhs 245 per person, the experience will be available across Aseelah, Fish Market, Minato, and Shabestan.
Radisson Blu
Private Dinner At Kigo, Four Seasons Hotel, DIFC
Kigo marks Valentine’s Day with a rare and considered gesture. The restaurant’s private dining room is reserved for a single couple each evening, for two nights only, on 13 and 14 February, from 6pm to midnight priced at Dhs 6,000 per couple.
A secluded sanctuary, the private dining room is defined by natural materials which have been selected to cover every surface from the flooring and walls to the ceiling and lighting. The floor is laid with tatami mats edged in deep indigo, found in traditional Japanese tea rooms, and a coffered, finely shaved wooden ceiling. Here, dining becomes a private ritual rather than a spectacle, designed for those who value stillness as much as craft, bringing a small piece of Japan to the heart of Dubai.
Within this serene setting, Sushi Head Chef Ebata personally curates a bespoke, fully personalised omakase experience for two, shaping each course with precision and intent. The evening unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing space for conversation, contemplation, and connection.
Four Seasons Hotel
Enjoy A Starlit Affair At Attiko Dubai
Make Valentine’s Day a starlit affair at Attiko Dubai, with a seductive evening high above Dubai Marina. As the city lights shimmer below, the venue transforms into a red-hued, romantic escape featuring live music, a singer, and a saxophonist. Enjoy signature dishes, along with a special Valentine’s dessert. Early reservations are highly recommended.
Attiko Dubai
Celebrate A Month Of Romance At Sofitel Dubai Downtown
This February, Sofitel Dubai Downtown invites couples to immerse themselves in Valentine’s Month through a thoughtfully curated collection of romantic experiences. From a refined five-course French Valentine’s dinner at Brasserie Lutetia, to Amore at Sunset, an Italian sharing experience at Dahlia, guests can enjoy alfresco against Burj Khalifa views.
Indulge in an intimate Valentine’s sharing menu in the evening or opt for a quiet afternoon tea at Brasserie Lutetia. For those seeking a complete romantic escape, the romantic suite package offers an indulgent overnight stay with breakfast in bed or at the brasserie, creating a month-long celebration where romance lingers effortlessly.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown