Paris might be known as the City of Love, but Dubai knows how to woo. It is the world’s top travel destination and one of the most popular places to propose for a reason. This Valentine’s Day, go beyond dinner. Whether you are looking for a scene out of 10 Things I Hate About You or a night under the stars like in Brooklyn 99, our dazzling city is filled with activities. From pillow fight rooms to puppy pageants, this list of date ideas in Dubai will keep those sparks flying all year round!
Paint your partner, not with your partner
From AED 260
With Valentine’s right around the corner, showing your partner how you view them is important. A guided painting session to draw your partner is just what I had in mind this year. With a live saxophone player and celebratory dishes like Duo of pâté with poached figs and Thai-style seabass, and a heart-shaped Red Velvet dessert for two, Hillhouse Brasserie is doing it right.
Reserve your seats here by contacting 800666353.
Let your senses spark chemistry
From AED 85
From pillow fights to dance-offs, Dopamine Land is a hands-on sensory experience that your date and you must try. When the lights dim, chemistry sparks in these multi-tactile rooms with soft foam cubes and sunset rooms. With over 9 experiences to draw from, a day spent here is the perfect date for those who want to go beyond dinner.
Book your tickets here!Walk alongside penguins
From AED 195
If you can’t get together on Valentine’s Day, choose to rise and shine early the next day. Take your partner on a memorable walk with King and Gentoo penguins. A morning spent well, the package also includes a hot breakfast at North 28, alongside a printed photograph with the penguins. End your day with souvenirs at just AED 195 per person. Fleece gloves and locker rentals will be provided. The best part? If you miss this experience on Valentine’s Day, it is open every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Reserve your spot here.Whisk up love with a cooking masterclass
From AED 398
Jones the Grocer is setting the table for something special. At just AED 398 per couple, the Valentine’s evening will begin with a charcuterie board of curated meats. Then comes the much-awaited pasta-making masterclass where couples will make Butternut and Goat Cheese Tortellini, finished with Burnt Sage Butter and Pine Nuts. The banger session will end with learning how to make a Red Velvet Lava Cake. You can pair your creations with your choice of refreshing coffee or zesty lemonade, and kick back and relax.
Book your seat here.Celebrate with your furry ones
From AED 0
Don’t like leaving your furry friends at home? Head to the adorable celebration at Brunch & Cake. Expect wagging tails, puppaccinos, market stalls, playful dog competitions, raffle prizes and heart-melting photo moments in a feel-good atmosphere this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies, with a professional videographer on hand to
capture all the heart-melting moments for free!
Morning Coffee Fest
From AED 130
Hardcore fitness lovers? The Morning Coffee Fest is a large-scale event hosted at Dubai’s most glorious padel club. Expect padel games with a coach, a couples championship, ping pong zones, photo areas, and a full-on rave on the courts with a live DJ. The 130 AED per couple ticket includes 2 drinks from Drinkit, and surprise gifts from Gold Apple during the event. Put on your sportswear, tighten your sport shoes laces and head to the ticket link!
Buy your tickets here.Put your love into pottery
From AED 730
Together, your date and you can design and make kitchenware. Whether you choose to make a bowl, a vase or a weird concoction of the two, it will definitely give you something to talk about. At just 730 AED per couple, you will get a chance to make one product each individually and one together. The final products will undergo one round of firing, stay white in colour and be perfect for decoration. Get your hands dirty this Valentine’s Day!
Book your date here.