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Luxury dining on a budget? Here are 11 restaurant deals perfect for Valentine’s Day
From Michelin-recognised kitchens to romantic night brunches, these offers prove you can dine exceptionally well without overspending
- PUBLISHED: Thu 29 Jan 2026, 6:08 PM
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- Melanie Swan
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Fine dining doesn’t have to break the bank. With some great deals from lunch to dinner packages, evening brunches to ‘day-cation’ deals, here are our tips and tricks to getting the best bang for your buck at some of the country’s top restaurants. From Michelin starred chefs and restaurants for as little as AED99 to gastronomic heavyweights, wknd. has you covered.
Cantonese Treasure lunch at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
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This UAE heavyweight was one of the first on the scene when it opened in 2010 and now continues to hold its place boasting Michelin recognition. Its Saturday lunch offering allows diners to taste three dim sum baskets for Dh128 and five for Dh188. Available from 12pm – 3.30pm, diners can indulge in the restaurant’s signature flavours from black truffle mushroom to wagyu beef truffle. Michelin notes the buzzing and vibrant atmosphere at the restaurant, which has become a gastronomic institution in the capital since its launch.
Where: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Corniche Road
When: Monday to Friday 12 noon -15.30
Price: From Dh128
Contact: +971 2 690 7739 /
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99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant business lunch
This Michelin Star awarded Japanese restaurant offers an express 10-course business lunch for Dh199. Served on weekdays from noon to 2.15 pm, the Omakase offers a range of best-sellers, including the signature A8 Wagyu Gyozas, Hamachi Maki, Butterfish Nigiri, Seabass Flambé Nigiri, and the much-loved Black Cod. Delicious desserts include Mochi Ice Cream. Lauded by Michelin for its quality ingredients and ability to blend classical with modern, the restaurant is one of the city’s highlights.
Where: 99 Sushi Bar Abu Dhabi Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria Al Maryah Island
When: Monday to Friday 12 noon to 14.15
Price: Dh199
Contact: +971 2 672 3333 / reservations.ad99sushibar.com
Indikaya, business lunch
Guests can indulge in a three-course business lunch at one of the city’s most lauded gourmet Indian restaurants, Indikaya, for just Dh99, and with dessert, Dh125. The menu offers soup, kebab and main course choices of Butter Chicken, Mutton Tariwala and Paneer Makhani, all served with Dal Makhani, Raita, Naan/Roti and vegetable or chicken Biryani. Recognised by the 2025 Michelin and Gault&Millau guides, diners can rest assured of a fine dining experience without breaking the bank. The menu has been crafted under the culinary mastery of Chef Hemant Oberoi who has given a modern interpretation of India’s diverse flavours.
Where: Level 2, Shangri-La Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 75880
When: Monday to Friday 12 noon to 15.00
Price: From Dh99
Contact: +971 54 2793 647
Fi’lia business lunch
Billed as a “midday escape”, this three-course extravaganza prides itself as a homage to true Italian heritage. The Fi’ilia business lunch offers a choice of three starters, including soup and salads, a choice of three pizzas and classic Tiramisu for dessert for just Dh105. For more indulgent options with more menu choices, guests can opt for the Momma menu (Dh135) with a wider variety of pasta and risotto dishes or Nonna (Dh225), with the choice of breaded veal chop or butterfly seabass with side dishes as the main act. A female-led team has made this a fine-dining meets home cooking concept in the dining destination on the 70th floor which boasts views across the city, featured among Michelin’s best Italian restaurants in Dubai.
Where: SLS Dubai Marasi Dr., Business Bay, Dubai
When: Monday to Friday 12.30 to 15.00
Price: From Dh105
Contact: +971 4 607 0757 / reservations.dubaislshotels.com
Mijana seafood night
Blending the rich flavours of the Middle East with elegant, contemporary design, Mijana at the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, a Michelin-guide selected venue among the capital’s best Lebanese restaurants, hosts guests indoors or on the terrace for Sunday’s Seafood Night. The once-weekly special presents a curated four-course menu paired with soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Inspired by the rich flavours of Lebanese cuisine, the freshest produce is infused with regional spices, including the indulgent shrimp kunafa which is a must-try.
Where: Khor Al Maqta’a, Abu Dhabi
When: Every Sunday, 5-11pm
Price: Dh325
Contact: +971 28188203 / abudhabi.restaurantsritzcarlton.com
Taparelle business lunch
Taparelle’s Business Lunch, served Monday to Thursday is just Dh85 per person. Guests can tour their way around the Italian delights with starters including crisp salade endives, golden zucchini fritte, or lightly fried calamari, followed by pasta alla norma, half baby chicken, steak frites, or a fiery diavola pizza, all paired with a refreshing mocktail. Set on the terrace at Manarat Al Saadiyat, it’s the perfect alfresco midweek escape in the midst of the capital’s cultural centre.
Where: Manarat Al Saadiyat
When: Monday to Thursday, noon to 5pm
Price: From Dh85
Contact: 02 657 5832 / infotaparelle.com
The brunch-cation at Cove Rotana
A great-value brunch, this gives you food, free-flow drinks and pool and beach access all for as little as Dh210 per person. Indulge in fresh seafood from the impressive buffet at Basilico and a range of international cuisine, while enjoying live entertainment, ocean views and a casual family-friendly atmosphere.
Where: Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah
When: Saturday 1-4pm
Price: From Dh210 (Dh290 with house beverages)
Contact: 07 206 6000
Steak Frites night
The Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah has a wealth of fine dining deals in the resort’s bevvy of dining destinations, including its carnivore lovers’ Steak Frites night at the New York inspired Noho Bar & Grill. Guests can indulge in a succulent premium steak paired with unlimited fries and a bottle of selected house beverage, perfect for a romantic evening or a gathering of friends or loved ones. Set at the stunning waterfront resort, the meal is one of many at the hotel, which also includes brunch at Nar and the seafood pairing, Rose & Pearl, at Sahar, with offers throughout the week.
Where: Noho Bar & Grill, Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah
When: Daily 18:00 to 22:00
Price: Dh250 for Two
Contact: 971 (07) 202 6780 / Whatsapp +971 50 572 120 / fb_reservationsintercontinentalrak.com
Night brunch at MOLI By SHI
The night brunch never loses its appeal and MOLI by SHI has just launched an updated menu to its delectable contemporary Chinese menu with a feast on offer to kick off the weekend. A selection of starters include crispy duck bao buns, spicy edamame, crispy tiger prawns with wasabi sauce and Yun Nan wild mushroom salad, followed by an assorted dim sum basket. The rejuvenated main course selection has been made lighter and refreshing, with new offerings of sole and sweet and sour chicken. Additional highlights include wok ginkgo tiger prawns, beef ribs with black pepper sauce, lamb tree and tofu eggplant hot pot, all complemented by a new selection of side dishes created to enhance the sharing experience. A rotating dessert selection and curated beverage menu make the package an excellent way to journey through the menu.
Where: MOLI by SHI, Dubai Hills Business Park, Dubai
When: Every Friday from the second week of January | Seating from 7:00 PM
Price: Dh275 soft package / Dh395 house package
Contact: 04 276 3338 / WhatsApp: 058 189 7445
A Korean lunch feast at HANU
As the rise of Korean culture from K-Pop to gastronomy continues to take the world by storm, HANU at St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, is now offering the Hansang Lunch each Saturday, a feast of shared dishes. Hansang, meaning ‘a full Korean table’, brings the authentic flavours of Korea into a traditional setting. Diners begin with Truffle Egg Custard, followed by a choice of two starters such as Beef Tartare with Gochujang Pear, Bluefin Tuna Ceviche, Truffle Mushroom Kimbap, or Kimchi Arancini. The experience continues with ‘Meat Me at the Grill’, featuring two premium cuts — Australian Black Angus and Australian Wagyu MB 6–7 — served with seasonal Ban Chan, Stews with Rice, and Green Leaf Baskets.
Where: St Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
When: Every Saturday 1-4pm
Price: Dh195
Contact: 04 278 4844 / email reservationshanu-restaurant.com
IKKA Ladies Night
Ok, so this is one for the ladies, but for just Dh99, or Dh199 for bottomless beverages, every Wednesday sees the fine dining destination at the Hyatt Centric Jumeirah transform for a women’s led spectacular. The Japanese-Peruvian menu by Jose Luis is accompanied by a live DJ and an in-house artist who creates impressionist-style portraits of each table as a permanent keepsake. The perfect midweek escape is paired with spectacular rooftop views.
Where: IKKA, Hyatt Centric Jumeirah
When: Wednesdays 8-11.30pm
Price: Dh99-199
Contact: +97143021275 / ikkareservationshyatt.com