Feel The Love This Valentine’s Day - Or Galentine’s Day! - In Abu Dhabi

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday this year, it’s the perfect excuse to pull out all the stops for a romantic, fun or extra-fabulous start to the weekend. From intimate dinners to the most extreme Valentine’s Day package we’ve ever seen, you can show your true love how much they mean to you - no matter your style.  

If you’re single - or want to show your love for your friends as well as your other half - there are some great nights out in the city that aren’t all about the romance - Shred Your Ex for a free drink, or kick your heels up for a super cute Galentine’s outing with the girls! 

Take Love To The Extreme

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Best for: the most extreme Valentine’s Day package - ever!

Did we think this Valentine’s Day package may have arrived a little early for April Fool’s Day? Maybe! But is it actually a combination of all the very best Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has to offer? Definitely - and with an AED114,225 price tag (yes, a play on the date of Valentine’s day this year, plus an extra 100k for good measure!) we know you’re curious about what’s on the agenda.

The Ultimate Valentine’s Package includes:

• A luxurious limousine pickup from anywhere in the UAE

• Check-in to the Royal Suite for a 2-night stay on Friday 14th February

• A MOUAWAD Rose gold, Diamond and Red Agate pendant from the Wings of Wonder collection worth AED12,700

• Dinner at Ray’s Grill, in a private dining room overlooking the city skyline

• A romantic breakfast in bed

• Massages and facials

• Lunch at LEVEL 45 - an intimate private dining setup with a personal chef and butler

• Sunset with Bubbles & Bites on a mini yacht – set sail for those Saturday night sunset views from 5-7PM with bubbles, canapés, and a personal butler

• Finishing off with an elegant dinner for two in the SUSHISAMBA Samba Room 

Timing: Friday 14th - Sunday 16th February

Price: AED114,225

Bookings: +971 (02) 811 5666 for more details

Glam It Up Galentine’s Party

Ma Buckley’s

Best for: celebrating with your besties

Is this the cutest event in the city this February? Ma Buckley’s is teaming up with the girls from Glam It Up to bring their Galentine’s Day event back for the second year running - and it’s set to be even more of an extravaganza than last year. It’s a full week before Valentine’s Day, so it leaves you plenty of time to celebrate with your partner the following weekend as well - win, win!

Pull your favourite red or pink threads out of the closet, and get ready for an evening of fun - from prosecco on arrival, to a diamond art canvas workshop, live music and entertainment, games, a treat station and a prize for the best dressed gal, this is one you don’t want to miss. At AED199 for the cocktail package (which nets you five cocktails, wines or house spirits), it’s a steal.  

Timing: 6-9PM | February 7th

Price: AED199 cocktail package | AED179 mocktail package

Bookings: click here to book your table 

Starlit Valentine’s Dinner

Verso

Best for: dinner under the stars

Let the romance flow at Verso this Valentine’s Day! What says love more than an intimate dining affair under the stars? Add in some soothing jazz melodies from their live saxophonist, a shimmering nightscape setting and a handcrafted four-course set menu, and you’ll have Valentine’s Day all wrapped up! It falls on a Friday this year, so make the most of the drinks package if you’re so inclined - or just relax and enjoy the ambiance with your loved one! Priced per couple, it’s a fab deal for what can easily be one of the more expensive nights of the year - without compromising on quality or location. Love is in the air indeed!

Timing: Friday 14th February | 6PM - 10PM

Price (per couple): includes a 4-course set menu & drinks | AED599 soft package | AED799 house package | AED999 premium package

Bookings: +971 2 510 1234 or email dineatgrandhyattabudhabi@hyatt.com

A Love Letter To Italy

Beach House Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi

Best for: beachfront views and a gorgeous setting 

Love is in the fresh seaside air at Beach House this Valentine’s Day. Soak up the romantic ambiance by the beach on Saadiyat Island with A Love Letter To Italy - a 4-course Italian set menu. The food at Beach House is as lovely as the vibe, so it’s sure to be a wonderful evening - and a live singer and DJ will help set the mood for romance. Add on a wine pairing to complement your meal and you’ll have the recipe for love locked down. 

Timing: 7-11PM | Friday, February 14th

Price: AED750 per couple | wine pairing +AED185 per couple | premium wines +AED245 per couple

Bookings: +971564139894

Shred Your Ex

Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant

Best for: anyone recovering from a breakup (and looking for a room full of singles)

Newly single - or maybe you’re still holding on to an old flame? Cooper’s has the Valentine’s Day antidote for you this year! If you’ve got an ex you’re ready to forget, bring their photo to Cooper’s and let their shred-monster go to work! The best part? They’ll treat you to a free drink to help with the healing process, post-shred. Perfect if you want to have a laugh and enjoy a drink on the house - who knows, you might even meet the person you’ll be shredding at next year’s event while you’re at it. 

Timing: February 14th

Price: a free drink if you shred your ex

Bookings: 02 657 3325

Valentine’s Day Couple Masterclass

Jones The Grocer 

Best for: bonding over new skill 

Budding chefs, this one is for you! Settle in for a cooking experience with your loved one as you learn the ins and outs of whipping up fresh butternut and goats cheese tortellini and a decadent red velvet lava cake for dessert - all from scratch! Snack on a charcuterie board as you go, before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a choice of coffee or lemonade. It’s a Valentine’s Day activity that keeps on giving - you’ll have a new favourite dish you know your partner can actually make for you! 

Timing: 4-5.30PM | February 15th

Price: AED398 per couple

Bookings: +971 2 558 9808 or visit their website to book