Eat your heart out
Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Abu Dhabi
01. Puesta del Sol Head to the Maqta Creek with your loved one this Valentine’s – the Fairmont’s new Latin bar Puesta del Sol is serving a fivecourse, candlelit fine-dining menu and all diners will be greeted by a butler giving out roses and chocolate truffles. You’ll be eating in one of the cabanas and taking in the views of the Creek and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Bain Al Jessrain, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to 11pm, Dhs970. Tel: (02) 6543333. Taxi: Fairmont. fairmont.com
02. Bu! The pan-latino outlet in the World Trade Center is serving a five-course meal for smitten couples featuring salmon and tuna carpaccio, goats’ cheese and truffle ravioli and beef tenderloin with foie gras. You also get a bottle of Spanish bubbly included in the price. The outlet has an additional VIP package on offer, featuring a candlelit dinner on a private terrace, live music, a butler and a limo to take you there and back home.
World Trade Center Mall, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to late, Dhs500 to Dhs3,000. Tel: (02) 3048179. Taxi: World Trade Center Mall. butrinity.com
03. Roberto’s Al Maryah Island’s Italian restaurant has two packages available, one with just food at Dhs700 and another at Dhs900
that includes two glasses of Italian bubbly, soft drinks and another bottle of sparkling wine. On the menu is crab with mango, wagyu beef tartare with foie gras and black truffle, agnolotti filled with lobster and scampi and cherry tomato, plus desserts.
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to late, Dhs700 to Dhs900. Tel: (02) 6279009. Taxi: The Galleria on Al Maryah Island. robertos.ae
04. Brasserie Flo Fancy some French sophistication this Valentine’s day? Head to the Venetian Village for seared scallops with parsnip and lobster butter, chateaubriand flambéed with port foie gras sauce and crispy potato puffs, plus a glass of champagne and a selection of small desserts.
Venetian Village, Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to late, Dhs369. Tel: (02). 4041931. Taxi: next to Ritz-Carlton
05. Pappagallo For a more old-school Abu Dhabi vibe this February 14, Italian stalwart Pappagallo is serving a four-course meal for lovebirds featuring tuna tartar, white asparagus cappuccino, grilled veal rack or pan-seared hammour and chocolate fondant with homemade vanilla walnut ice-cream.
Le Méridien, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to 11pm, Dhs195. Tel: (02) 6446666. Taxi: Le Méridien. pappagallo-abudhabi.com
06. Azura Panoramic Lounge If you’re looking for some wow factor during your Valentine’s meal, then head to Azura in the St Regis Abu Dhabi – the hotel’s rooftop lounge offers panoramic views of the capital’s skyline and will be serving a four-course sharing menu for couples featuring Arabic grills.
St Regis Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi, February 13 to 16, Dhs225 with soft drinks, Dhs550 with champagne. Tel: (02) 6944444. Taxi: St Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche. stregisabudhabi.com
07. Teatro The four-course menu here features a sharing platter of seared tuna, salmon and prawns, duet of wagyu rump and black angus tenderloin, lobster risotto
and red fruit gratin. Ladies will also receive a heart-shaped red velvet cake to take home.
Park Rotana, Al Matar, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 7pm to 1am, Dhs350. Tel: (02) 6573320. Taxi: Near Khalifa Park. rotana.com
08. JW Steakhouse Expect an upgraded version of surf ’n’ turf at this smart steakhouse on February 14. The four-course set menu features Loch Fyne salmon, pike perch filet, Australian wagyu beef and a beetroot and vanilla bowl.
Marriott Hotel Downtown, Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 6pm to 11.30pm, Dhs280, Dhs390 with wine and cocktails. Tel: (02) 3047777. Taxi: Marriott Downtown, near Al Wahda Mall. marriott.com
09. Sontaya Treat your sweetheart to a Thai meal at this What’s On Award-winning restaurant. The four-course menu will serve everything from foie gras rice crackers, spiced pumpkin soup with courgette scallop mousse, fried king fish with steamed vegetables and sambal chili to lamb rending.
St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, February 14, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Dhs600 per couple. Tel: (02) 4988888.Taxi: St Regis Saadiyat. stregissaadiyatisland.com