Breaking: Chocolate isn't the official V-Day food; this is

5 Dubai hotspots to get your V-Day oyster fix

Ever thought what is the food of love? Don't be clichéd and say chocolates, please. Just thinking about the sugar and calories makes us wanna hit the break-up lane.
So what is it - or what should be it? Think Valentine's Day, and what comes to mind is hearts, red carpet, pink roses and, most importantly, food made with love.
But what food is it? Oysters, believe us. Oysters on the half shell have the power to woo even the most cynic valentine. And oysters might just one day be crowned as the official food of Valentine's Day.
No one, as they say, gets romance like the French do - so why not take a leaf out of the French notebook of love and go with some culinary classics?
There's nothing more romantic than two lovebirds putting together a French meal and then dining in moonlight or candlelight, depending on your mood and the weather.
For those searching for a traditional love-inducing dish, go for an inviting selection of fresh oysters.
Here are five spots in Dubai where you can get your V-Day oyster fix:
Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah : Pierchic | Pierlove

Picturesque Pierchic offers remarkable views of the Arabian Gulf and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. You can indulge in an exquisite 5-course set menu dinner with your loved one, including the "Bubbly & Oysters" option. Price: AED 400 per couple
 
Address Dubai Marina : Bistro Des Arts

Bistro Des Arts will be serving a special 3-course meals for V-Day: Oysters, followed by guinea fowl or lobster ravioli and apple crumble. Price: Dhs215 for all three courses; Dhs180 for starter and main; or Dhs130 for main and dessert.
 
DIFC : La Petite Maison Dubai

La Petite Maison Dubai, the home of Nicoise Cuisine, will be serving up plenty of spice and passion, while featuring a romantic decor this Valentine's Day. Fresh oysters aren't the only love food you'll get here - indulge in dorset crab with courgette and guacamole, black river caviar with condiments, snails with garlic butter, carpaccio of scallops, and a host of other delicacies. Price: Dh600 per couple (approximate, as per Zomato).
 
Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road : Novikov

Novikov will be serving a special menu this Valentine's Day. On offer will be half a dozen of oysters, caviar blinis, carabineros sushi, yuzu sorbet, field greens with black truffle, Japanese Wagyu beef and lobster, and dessert will be ion the form of a raspberry mousse and white chocolate. Price: Dh1,950 per couple
 
Le Méridien Dubai : Yalumba

Valentine's Day is Lovester, the romantic seafood night, at Yalumba featuring an unlimited selection of seafood ranging from lobsters, oysters, prawns, shrimps, calamari and live cooking stations. Price: Dh259 with soft beverages; Dh399 with premium beverages. 
(All pictures have been sourced from the official Facebook pages)

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