How about treating your date to a Dh250k Valentine's Day deal?

What's love got to do with it, you ask? If you are in the UAE and hoping to celebrate the most romantic day in the whole year in the company of a loved one, then you need to ensure it stands out. For those with deep pockets, here's our listing of the most luxurious V-Day deals.

Cost: Dhs250,000
Whew! Love does come at cost. Argentinian restaurant Gaucho Dubai has created a V-Day special called the Diamond Dining experience. What makes this deal special is its whopping Dhs250,000 price tag and it includes a chauffeur driven Bentley ride to the venue, a seven-course meal with vintage grapes in a private dining room decorated with 300 red roses. And that's not all, the couple walk home with a pair of Rolex Date Just watches, engraved Gaucho steak knives, and a 1.5 carat Pave Diamond engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. How's that for a day dedicated for love?

Cost: Dhs25,000
This two-day deal will literally sweep her off her feet. Take your date on an unforgettable experience as you take off on a chopper from The Palm Dubai and land in the Hajar Mountains to spend a splendid V-Day at JA Hatta Fort Hotel. You will be put up in a 3-bedroom villa. Start off with breakfast and then indulge in activities starting with a bicycle tour of Hatta accompanied by a tour guide, after the trip go for a massage or milk bath in a private jacuzzi, after lunch go on a horse ride or a pedalboat ride at Hatta Dam. Follow that up with a Chef's Table experience, and end the day with a private movie screening.

Cost: Dhs15,815
Treat your loved one at one of the world's most luxurious hotels, the Burj Al Arab. The place has crafted a memorable V-Day experience, perfect for celebrating and cherishing loved ones. Enjoy a world of luxury and indulgence with your loved one. Your magnificent suite will be adorned with beautiful romantic touches and you will be treated to a relaxing signature massage in the sanctuary of Talise Spa. Following a day of bliss, spend the evening dining under the stars at your exclusive table-for-two on the bridge of The Terrace, and enjoy a five-course menu while overlooking the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah infinity pool and beyond to the Arabian Gulf.

Cost: Dhs15,000
Named as one of the top 10 places in the world to propose at, Atlantis, The Palm is the ultimate romantic destination to profess your love. Take your date for a culinary experience packed with romance at Ossiano, Atlantis, The Palm. Savour a seven-course menu featuring signature dishes such as Gillardeau oyster, Alaskan king crab and langoustine with bouillabaisse. There are four packages to pamper you: Platinum at Dhs15,000 includes a 7-course menu with free flowing grapes; Gold at Dhs7,000 features a 7-course menu with free flowing grapes; Silver at Dhs4,000 offers a 7-course meal and a bottle of  grapes, and for Dhs720/person you could indulge in a 7-course lunch.

Cost: Dhs5,400/room/night
If you're looking for an alternative way to spending your Valentine's weekend, either for a romantic getaway or a group trip with friends to make the most of the amazing weather, why not go away from the city and take a scenic drive to Oman's Musandam Peninsula to the Six Senses resort at Zighy Bay. This is a good chance to combine your Valentine's Day with love for adventure like paragliding, hiking, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and a dhow ride too.
michael@khaleejtimes.com

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