Restaurants in the UAE will vouch that the way to one’s heart is through the stomach, and not surprisingly, they have lined up special menus and bargain deals to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day, February 14. A lunch or dinner date with your love at one of the many signature restaurants in Dubai or a drive as far as Ras Al Khaimah should be on your cards to make the day truly romantically special.

Lapa Eatery

Make this Valentine’s Day unique by heading to the first gluten-, dairy- and sugar-free wellness restaurant that has just opened on 594, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Umm Suqeim, Dubai. From exotic charred eggplant and smashed avocado on homemade almond bread toast, sweet potato benedict with a slice of fondant and homemade spicy napolitana sauce, and hand-crafted shakshuka sauce served with eggs and coconut flat bread, Lapa Eatery’s exhaustive menu is a must-try if you love and care for your body. Check out its a la carte menu of breakfast items as well as appetizers, salads, main courses, desserts, and cold and hot beverages. There is a 15 per cent discount on the total bill.

Banan Beach Brunch

Banan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah offers a Palestine-flavoured brunch every Saturday this month while the instagrammable place promises to transport you to Greece. The brunch takes place at their pool area called The Human Club and is open to adults only. Located at Al Hamra just an hour’s drive from Dubai, Banan Beach is pet-friendly and and is named after its founder Banan Abdalla, a Palestinian/ Canadian entrepreneur.
The brunch is named after the 1,100-year-old Olive Tree a staple at Banan Beach and many Palestinian households. The property is built in the most sustainable way possible, hence all furniture, fixtures, doors, windows, and decorations for the villas and tents, are handmade by the local team using recycled, locally sourced, and biodegradable materials.

Zeta 77

When you start with a nice breakfast to set the tone for the day everyday, why should Valentine’s day be lunch or dinner-only affairs? This year treat your loved one to the ever-popular floating breakfast. Zeta Seventy Seven is offering guests to float above the clouds (and water) and enjoy a range of delightful breakfast dishes as well as a glass of prosecco each for Dhs698 per couple.
Zeta Seventy Seven, Address Beach Resort, Feb 10 to 14 from 9am to 11am, Dhs698 per couple, pool access included. Tel: (0)4 879 8866 addresshotels.com.

Bombay Bungalow

Relish the flavours of India as you celebrate love desi style at Bombay Bungalow in the Beach Mall, JBR while soaking in the sights of the iconic Ain Dubai and Bluewaters Island. The gastronomic journey will take you to the best of desi cuisine from mustard jumbo prawn curry, lamb korma, butter chicken and dal makhni to crunchy pani puris with guacamole and jhinga kalimirch among others. For vegetarian lovers, the array includes paneer (cottage cheese) steak, kadai bhindi, vegetable jalfrezi, wild mustard seed potatoes, biryani and breads. The non-vegetarian menu is priced at AED 300 per couple and the vegetarian at AED 250 per couple.

 

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Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort

Steal your beloved away from the hustle and bustle and bask in some quality time and attention together surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of the bay, beach and gardens of Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort.

Indulge in a relaxing couple’s massage, followed by a romantic candlelit ‘Cena Romantica’, a private three-course dinner for two at a secluded spot on the 1.5 km private beach, ask about the exclusive ‘Dinner in the Sand’ option. RAKmantic Retreat packages start from just AED 1,050, inclusive of stay, spa treatments, and breakfast for two.

Contact the resort on +971 (0)56 992 9631 or email reservations_rakresort@hilton.com

RAK Hilton Beach Resort

China Bistro

Treat your Valentine to the flavours of Asia at any of the six outlets of China Bistro for just AED 160 per couple. The Special Valentine’s Day Set Menu at the Pan Asian restaurant will provide a five-course culinary adventure all day to patrons wanting a sophisticated dining experience. Be refreshed with Pomegranate Lemon Ginger drink or soups before snacking on Appetizers like Fire Roasted Mandarin Chicken and South Asian Cottage Cheese. Fish Hubei Style, T-Hoi Chicken and Exotic Vegetable Chilly Basil Sause feature in the Main dishes along with Fried Rice or Wok Tossed Hakka Noodles. End your romantic dinner on a sweet note with desserts such as Brownie with Hot Chocolate Sauce or the classic Vanilla Ice Cream.