Who says Valentine’s Day in Dubai has to cost a fortune?
Valentine’s Day in Dubai can get seriously extravagant, but it does not have to rinse your bank account to be romantic. Whether you’re planning a candlelit dinner, a cute afternoon tea or something with skyline views, there are plenty of ways to treat your other half without crossing the Dhs1,000 mark. Here are the best spots serving up big romance for less.
ATTIKO Dubai
Ready to paint the town red? ATTIKO Dubai is going all out this Valentine’s Day with Starlit Affair, a sultry rooftop celebration high above Dubai Marina. From sunset onwards, expect live music, a singer and saxophonist setting the mood, and that signature ATTIKO party energy that gently builds as the night goes on.
There’s Champagne on arrival, a special Valentine’s dessert and front row views of the city glittering below. Whether you book a terrace table or nab a coveted indoor window spot, this is one for couples who like their romance with a side of late night vibes.
When: 14 February 2026, from sunset until late
Where: ATTIKO Dubai, Dubai Marina
Cost: Terrace tables Dhs750 minimum spend per table, indoor window tables Dhs500 minimum spend per table
Contact: (04) 350 9983
Rang Mahal
If roses aren’t your thing but rich curries are, this one brings the heat. Rang Mahal is turning up the flavour this Valentine’s Day with a four course menu inspired by the spice route, packed with bold dishes and colourful plates made for sharing. Expect the likes of tandoori salmon with a punchy mustard marinade, comforting butter chicken and a welcome mixed drink to kick things off. It’s relaxed, sociable and ideal for couples who bond over big flavours.
When: 14 February 2026, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Rang Mahal, JW Marriott Marquis
Cost: Dhs595 per couple
Contact: (04) 414 3000
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View 180 Rooftop
Dinner with a view? Go on then. Up on Palm Jumeirah, View 180 at NH Collection Dubai The Palm is setting the scene for a seriously romantic night on 14 February. Think twinkling skyline views, live entertainment and a three course menu designed for date night done properly. It’s intimate, a little bit fancy and ideal if you want to impress without going over the top.
When: 14 February 2026
Where: View 180, NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
Cost: Dhs499 per couple
Contact: (04) 549 7942
Flo, Vida Dubai Mall
Romance with a Burj Khalifa backdrop? Yes please. On 14 February, Flo at Vida Dubai Mall is hosting a candlelit poolside dinner that feels straight out of a film. Think soft lighting, a saxophonist setting the mood and a thoughtfully curated set menu made for lingering over. With the skyline shimmering across the water, it’s intimate, elegant and perfect for a proper date night.
When: 14 February 2026, 7pm to 10pm
Where: Flo, Vida Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Cost: Dhs499 per couple including soft beverages and set menu, Dhs699 per couple including house beverages and set menu
Contact: (04) 549 8888
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Jones the Grocer
There’s also a bottle of grape per couple included, so you can toast to the occasion and settle in for an easy, feel good date night.
When: 14 February 2026, from 7.30pm
Where: Emirates Golf Club
Cost: Dhs399 per couple
Contact: (04) 417 9999
Avli by Tashas
If your love language is Greek food, book this. Avli by tashas is serving up a special Valentine’s set menu packed with Mediterranean flavour. You’ll start with dips and a mix of hot and cold mezze made for sharing, before moving on to mains like beef tenderloin or comforting trahanoto.
There’s a chocolate dessert to finish, obviously, and if you’re not ready to call it a night, Galaxy Bar next door has a special Valentine’s mixed drink waiting. Dinner and drinks sorted.
When: 13 to 15 February 2026, Monday to Friday noon to 1am, Saturday and Sunday noon to 4pm and 7pm to 2am
Where: Gate Village, DIFC
Cost: Dhs495 per person, food only
Contact: (04) 359 0008
Amaya
If you like your Valentine’s plans with a proper wow factor, Amaya delivers. The Dubai Mall restaurant is hosting a six course fine dining experience with front row views of Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. It’s all about elegant plates, skyline backdrops and a little live music magic, with saxophone and violin performances setting the mood throughout the evening.
Soft drinks are included, so all you need to do is turn up, settle in and enjoy a seriously special date night.
When: 14 February 2026, 7pm to 9pm
Where: Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
Cost: Dhs699 per couple
Contact: (04) 587 1000
Maison de la Plage
Beachside romance? Say less. Maison de la Plage on Palm Jumeirah is laying on a special three course Valentine’s dinner made for lingering over. You’ll kick things off with starters like tuna tartare, harissa prawns and truffle tart, before choosing between beef ribeye or seabream for mains.
There’s a Hokkaido dessert to end on a sweet note, plus complimentary bubbly to toast the occasion. Chic, coastal and effortlessly romantic.
When: 14 February 2026, noon to midnight
Where: Palm Jumeirah
Cost: Dhs600 per person
Contact: (04) 452 3344
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RARE Brasserie & Bar
If your idea of romance involves steak and a little sparkle, book this. RARE Brasserie & Bar at City Walk is putting on a decadent Valentine’s feast for two, complete with a glass of bubbly and a platter of oysters to start. The star of the show is a 400g Chateaubriand, served with three sides of your choice, followed by dessert, all enjoyed to the sounds of a live pianist. Classic, indulgent and made for couples who appreciate the finer things.
When: 14 February 2026, noon to 1am
Where: City Walk
Cost: Dhs900 per couple
Contact: (04) 287 4604
INA Dubai
Things are heating up at INA this Valentine’s Day. On 14 February, the J1 Beach spot is hosting Flame of Love, a one night only dinner that leans into fire, flavour and a seriously sultry setting. Expect the usual warm glow to turn deep red for the evening, creating an intimate under the stars vibe.
The three course set menu for two starts strong with a shellfish selection and INA Raw Bar, with the option to add caviar if you’re feeling fancy. Mains bring a proper Surf and Turf moment, think Westholme beef tenderloin paired with blue lobster tail, with optional fresh truffle. Dessert arrives via a pastry trolley loaded with Valentine’s themed sweet treats.
From 9pm, a live DJ and dance performances turn up the energy, so you can ease from dinner into a full evening out.
When: 14 February 2026
Where: J1 Beach, Abu Dhabi
Cost: Dhs750 per person for the three course Valentine’s set menu
Contact: (04) 570 4766
Also read: Romantic staycations in the UAE for Valentine’s Day
Alizée
If your ideal Valentine’s involves French flavours and a calm, candlelit setting, Alizée ticks the box. Tucked inside Banyan Tree Dubai, the restaurant is serving a four course set menu inspired by the south of France, perfect for couples who want something refined but not over the top.
Expect dishes like foie gras with cherry gelée, line caught seabass with beurre blanc and Oscietra caviar, plus a dessert selection designed for sharing. With the resort’s serene seaside setting and warm interiors, it feels like a proper escape from the city, even if just for the night.
When: 14 February 2026, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Banyan Tree Dubai
Cost: Dhs520 per person
Contact: (04) 556 6466
