This Valentine’s Day in Dubai, trade the predictable restaurant reservation for something extraordinary in the City of Gold.
Valentine’s Day in Dubai shouldn’t mean simply booking a table for two—though the city certainly excels at that, too. This year, if you are also planning your celebrations for Valentine’s week. The question isn’t where to dine, but how to create an experience that lingers long after February 14th. From floating 4,000 feet above golden dunes at sunrise to breaking things together in a rage room (yes, really). Here’s how to make this Valentine’s Day in Dubai genuinely unforgettable for you and your partner.
Above the Clouds: Hot Air Balloon Adventures
There’s something profoundly romantic about watching the world wake up from a mile in the sky. A hot air balloon ride over the Dubai desert offers mesmerising views. As the sun breaks over the Hajar Mountains, bathing the dunes in that particular golden light.
You can include in-flight dining prepared by a personal chef, live saxophonist serenades, and even a private drone show before takeoff. Upon landing, couples are greeted with a breakfast oasis adorned with 1,000 fresh roses—the kind of detail that transforms a lovely morning into a story you’ll tell for years.
Valentine’s Special Offers:
AED 1,995 approximately for a private charter experience with a Michelin-starred breakfast, 1,000 red roses, professional photography, and a rose gold balloon-shaped pendant for the lady. Moreover, a live saxophonist will be only on this Valentine’s Day in Dubai.
Dhow Cruises and Private Yachts
If heights aren’t your thing, consider the romance of water this Valentine’s Day in Dubai. A traditional dhow cruise offers something unique as you’ll pass architectural marvels while dining on international cuisine. Moreover, serenaded by live oud players or contemporary musicians.
Both typically include international buffets and live entertainment featuring traditional Tanoura dance performances. Moreover, the kind of candlelit ambiance that makes even the shyest couples reach for each other’s hands.
Dhow cruises typically run AED 99-375 per person for two-hour experiences, including dinner and entertainment. Private yacht charters start around AED 550 per couple for intimate experiences, scaling up to AED 1,500+ per hour for luxury vessels. Most Valentine’s packages include welcome roses, heart-shaped desserts, and romantic décor.
Valentine’s Special Offers:
Valentine’s Party at Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise: Two-hour cruises from February 12-16 | Featuring candlelight dinner, live romantic music, welcome roses, heart-shaped cake, and a glass of champagne for couples. Starting from AED 375 per person
Valentine’s Day Desert Experiences
The desert safari might be Dubai’s most clichéd tourist activity, but when you do it right, it becomes genuinely magical.
Your private 4×4 collects you in the late afternoon for the drive to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. After an exhilarating session of dune bashing, you arrive at a private camp. But this isn’t the typical tourist setup. We’re talking luxury Bedouin tents.
Some of the overnight safaris include wildlife drives and dinners under impossibly star-filled skies. For something more intimate still, arrange a private dinner setup in the dunes. Private desert safaris start around AED 500 per person, with luxury overnight experiences ranging from AED 1,500-3,000+ depending on the level of exclusivity and amenities.
The Unconventional Date Night At Smash Room
Sometimes the most memorable dates are the ones where you experience something unique and quirky. So, this Valentine’s Day in Dubai, you can plan a date night at Smash Room.
The Smash Room offers you and your partner 40 glass items, a TV, a teddy bear, paint brushes, and complimentary chocolates for AED 349. It’s surprisingly therapeutic, unexpectedly fun, and you’ll leave laughing.
Adventure-Packed Valentine’s Day in Dubai Experiences
Crystal Clear Watersports at Jumeirah offers transparent kayaking. Where you and your partner will be paddling in completely see-through kayaks over Dubai’s crystalline waters. It’s a chance to see marine life from a unique perspective, all while staying close enough to chat (or laugh at each other’s paddling technique).
If you’re the competitive type, Chaos Karts combines real-life go-karting with reality gaming. Drive around a virtual track, collect gems, deploy power-ups, and battle for supremacy. Starting from AED 140, it’s proof that the best date night doesn’t always require candlelight.
And yes, Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates offers Valentine’s packages (Bae-Cation Passes at AED 720 for two) where you can ski, snowboard, or play in the snow together.
Dubai Miracle Garden and Love Lake
If your idea of romance is more classical—flowers, natural beauty, peaceful strolls. Then, Dubai delivers here too! Dubai Miracle Garden is exactly what it sounds like. Wander past flower-covered castles, cars, and even a life-size Emirates A380 aircraft. Every turn reveals another Instagram-worthy backdrop.
For something more secluded, Love Lake at Al Qudra is perfect. Visit at sunset, bring a blanket, and some takeaway from your favorite restaurant. Moreover, watch the water turn golden, then pink as the sun disappears. What else do you need for a perfect date night this Valentine’s Day in Dubai?
Outdoor Cinema With Your Partner
For something more casual but equally charming, VOX Galleria Moonlight offers outdoor cinema experiences under the stars. Snuggle on plush loungers, share premium snacks, watch classic romantic films or latest releases with Dubai’s skyline as your backdrop. And the perfect Dubai winter weather is the cherry on the cake.
The Wellness Escape for Two This Valentine’s Day in Dubai
Sometimes the most romantic thing you can do is simply relax together. Dubai’s spa scene has mastered the couples’ treatment into genuine shared experiences.
Awaken Spa at Atlantis The Royal offers dedicated couples’ wellness menus in treatment rooms designed for two. Fireside jacuzzi soaks, warm oil massages, Champaka salt scrubs, and glow-boosting facials, all while you hold hands across treatment tables. There are couples therapy sessions as well to deepen the connection this Valentine’s Day in Dubai. For Reservations: +971 4 426 1020
Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah offers similar experiences in a more traditional Arabian setting. Private treatment suites overlook waterways for 2 hours. After your treatments, you can relax in the spa’s lounges or wander the resort’s meandering waterways. For Reservations: +971 4 406 8821
Premium Experiences: When Budget Isn’t a Concern
For those seeking to create once-in-a-lifetime memories, the most exclusive Valentine’s Day in Dubai experiences redefine romance without limits.
Valentine’s Special Offers:
Banyan Tree Dubai Valentine’s By The Shore: An intimate candlelit dinner by the shore, where the gentle sound of the ocean waves sets the tone for the evening. Paired with a bottle of Taittinger, complemented by live music, and a fresh flower bouquet. Moreover, a signature Banyan Tree chocolate box collection. AED 6,000 per couple | February 14 from 6 pm onwards | +971 5566466
Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm: Eight-course underwater dining experience with free-flowing premium champagne, live entertainment, Tiffany & Co. gift, and a floral bouquet for ladies. Packages from AED 5,500 to AED 29,500 | February 14 | Click here for reservations
Aura Skypool Valentine’s Experience: World’s highest 360-degree infinity pool with romantic poolside dining, live music and DJ, unlimited bubbles, welcome rose, and exclusive AURA gift (tote bag and swim pouch). AED 600 per person | February 14, 8-11 pm | +971 4 566 2121
Palazzo Versace Dubai: Enjoy a romantic dinner by the Central Pool under the stars that is as exquisite as the surroundings. This includes a 4-course set menu and 1 bottle of champagne. AED 3,500 per couple | Feburary 14th 7:30 pm to 11 pm | +971 4 556 8888
We hope that these date night ideas beyond dinner will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Dubai with your special someone uniquely.
Images: Supplied / Wow Emirates Archives
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