The UAE’s most expensive Valentine’s packages

From proposals to staycations, here are ten of the most lavish Valentine’s celebrations that money can buy.

Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates: AED 250,000

With a picturesque location overlooking the mountainous slopes of Ski Dubai, treat your loved one to an alpine-themed stay inside one of Kempinski Hotel Mall Of The Emirates’ three-bedroom Aspen Ski Chalets. Arrive in style in a chauffeur-driven luxury car, watch your favourite movie in the VOX Cinemas’ Private Cinema with gold-dusted popcorn before indulging in an intimate dinner in the adjoining lounge. The package also includes a rejuvenating journey at the SENSASIA SPA, a three-course lunch with bubbles at Olea or Salero, an afternoon tea, Valentine’s dinner with a set up under the dome, and one in-room dinner at the chalet. If that’s not enough, couples can also enjoy a retail experience courtesy of the hands-free butler service and ski classes at Ski Dubai. Available Friday 10 to Wednesday 15 February. AED 250,000 per couple.

GO: Call 04 341 0000 for reservations and more information.

Atlantis The Palm: AED 30,000

For a magical dinner under the stars, couples can book a private gazebo on The Palm Beach or Imperial Club Beach with uninterrupted views of Palm Jumeirah and the fountains at The Pointe. The exclusive offer is limited to six couples, but only one can book the platinum experience. Upon arrival, guests will be treated to an amuse-bouche, followed by a seven-course set menu featuring fresh seafood and a Wagyu Angus sirloin. The meal will be complemented by a bottle of premium bubbles and will end on a sweet note with a chocolate dessert and petit fours. Tuesday 14 February. AED 30,000 per couple (platinum package).

GO: Visit www.atlantis.com or call 04 426 2626 for reservations and more information.

Ossiano: AED 27,500

For a spellbinding Valentine’s night, the MICHELIN-starred Ossiano is inviting couples to go all out with a premium package in partnership with Tiffany & Co. Couples will enjoy a ten-course menu for two, a front-row seat to the mesmerising aquarium and free-flowing Dom Pérignon Champagne. Ladies will be gifted a Tiffany & Co. gift and a voucher at the end of the meal, and other halves can schedule a diver to deliver a personalised message. Tuesday 14 February. AED 27,500 per couple.

GO: Call 04 426 2626 for reservations and more information.

Observation Deck at 300: AED 15,000

Are you looking to make a grand gesture on Valentine’s Day? Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers offers one of the most romantic venues in the city for a proposal. With the highest vantage point in the capital, the alluring atmosphere of the deck is the perfect place to pop the question. Guests can rent out the entire venue, with panoramic 360-degree views of the UAE capital, and enjoy a romantic dinner for two. Adding to the romantic mood, couples can indulge in a relaxing couples’ spa treatment before spending a night in one of the hotel’s lavish suites. Available Tuesday 14 February, from 6pm to 12pm. AED AED 15,000 per couple.

GO: Visit www.hilton.com or call 02 811 5666 for reservations and more information.

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach: AED 10,000

Escape the ordinary with a unique dining experience this Valentine’s Day. Head to Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and experience the Floating Dream, an offshore deck in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, a short boat ride from the Resort. Float on the waves whilst enjoying an exquisite meal, a bottle of bubbly and a romantic setup. Tuesday 14 February. AED 10,000 per couple.

GO: Visit www.fourseasons.com or call 04 270 7777 for reservations and more information.

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai: AED 10,000

At Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, a romantic dinner will be served in a beach cabana amongst a sea of candles. The Valentine’s Day set menu showcases plates from land and sea, including Laksa Soup, a Seafood Platter, Black Truffle Spaghetti or Beef Wellington. Couples will end the night with two special desserts, Lemon & Shiso Sorbet and Chocolate Soufflé with Vanilla Ice Cream. Tuesday 14 February, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. AED 10,000 per couple (including Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and unlimited wines and spirits),

GO: Email restaurantreservation.dubai@nikkibeachhotels.com or call 056 545 4039 for reservations and more information.

Sublimotion: AED 8,000

The brainchild of Paco Roncero and Eduardo Gonzales, Sublimotion offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. At this immersive experience the dining room is more stage than space – 360-degree screens with imagery are projected onto every surface as ten whimsical courses prepared with the finest ingredients are transformed with every scene and accented with incomparable performances. Until the end of February, guests can enjoy the most exclusive culinary show in the world for a special price of AED 8,000 per couple (including premium alcoholic beverages). Available daily at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.

GO: Visit www.sublimotiondubai.com for reservations and more information.

Drift Beach Dubai: AED 6,000

For a private beach experience, couples can spend Valentine’s Day in a private poolside cabana surrounded by red roses and candles at Drift Beach Dubai. The menu includes foie gras, smoked salmon blinis or caviar as appetisers, followed by Brittany sea diver scallops with ravioli and shellfish bisque, slow-cooked veal tenderloin with confit tuna dressing, Brittany blue lobster with truffle yuzu vinaigrette, Dover sole with millefeuille potato, wagyu beef tenderloin served with baby root vegetables, and carnaroli rice with mushroom fricassee and fresh shaved black truffle. The meal concludes with a decadent chocolate mousse and a velvety coconut panna cotta with spiced crumble and passion fruit coulis. Tuesday 14 February, from 2pm. AED 6,000 per couple.

GO: Email info@driftbeachdubai.com or call 04 315 2200 for reservations and more information.

CÉ LA VI Dubai: AED 5,000

Experience a romantic Valentine’s Day at CÉ LA VI on Level 54 of Address Sky View Hotel. The sky-high venue offers couples a four-course set menu curated by Chef Howard Ko, featuring dishes such as smoked chocolate foie gras, black truffle “sushi rice” risotto, pan-roasted sea bass, and CÉ LA VI’s signature vanilla cheesecake. A live violinist and pianist will amplify the romantic atmosphere. Tuesday 14 February, from 7pm. AED 5,000 minimum spend per couple (outdoor terrace seating).

GO: Visit www.celavi.com for reservations and more information.

Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort: AED 4,999

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax with the sound of the waves gently lapping on the shore and the feeling of sand between your toes. Indulge in a romantic dinner curated by TEAN restaurant’s talented chefs, served alongside an ice-cold bottle of champagne in a private cabana on the beach. Tuesday 14 February, from 6pm to 11pm. AED 4,999 per couple.

GO: Email jsirestaurants@jumeirah.com or call 02 811 4342 for reservations and more information.