Valentine’s Day 2022 celebrations

Whether you plan on dining out with your other half or friends, or at home with family, here are suggestions for the best Valentine’s Day 2022

New Valentine’s menu at Indochine

Do your Valentine’s plans involve a truly spectacular dinner for two? Recently voted as Dubai’s best date night spot, legendary French-Vietnamese restaurant Indochine, has curated a limited- edition Valentine’s Day menu. Located in DIFC, Indochine is serving their best-loved classics, as well as an array of delectable new dishes. The Valentine’s Day menu comprises starters including Crystal Truffle Dumplings; Scallop Crudo with Mango and Jalapeno; followed by brand-new main dishes, including Chateaubriand for two; Steamed Red Snapper with Scallions and Ginger Oil; and Pan-Roasted Poussin with Prawn Mousseline. It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a sweet finish, so Indochine is offering its signature Mango Sticky Rice with Mango Sorbet and Coconut Sauce as a refreshing, light dessert. Indochine’s stylish outdoor terrace is available for bookings, offering the perfect place for couples to enjoy a romantic dinner underneath the leafy canopy, surrounded by flowers.

February 14. Call +9714 208 9333 or email reservations@Indochinedxb.com. Visit Instagram.

A three-course dinner on the beachfront at Señor Pico

Located on the West Beach of Palm Jumeirah, the Señor Pico Mexican restaurant is offering couples a laid-back, magical sunset Valentine’s dinner with stellar views of the Dubai Marina skyline. With a fantastic set menu and themed signature cocktails, Señor Pico will take you on a tantalising trip with exciting and authentic Mexican dishes, from tacos to taquitos and much more.

February 13 and 14 from 6pm onwards. AED299 per couple. Call +9714 5 68 2502. Visit Instagram.

Romance French Style at Couqley French Bistro

If you’d like to spend Valentine’s evening with a casual but deliciously elegant dinner, it has to be Couqley French Bistro’s romantic Valentine’s Day limited- edition menu. The French bistro (located in JLT) has curated a special three-course menu filled with French favourites including some of Chef Fadi’s most loved dishes. Just to give you an idea, the starters for the evening include options such as Baked Truffle Brie En Croute (Melting truffle brie cheese in a pastry crust served with homemade jam); and Salade De Chèvre Chaud (Crispy, warm goat’s cheese spring rolls on a salad with mixed greens, tomato confit, julienne apple, juicy orange slices, dressed in our signature balsamic vinaigrette). Mains comprise Couqley Steak Frites, the house favourite, a tender 180g beef fillet, served in Couqley’s signature sauce with frites; or a Pan Seared Sea Bass with parsnip purée and vierge sauce. End of a sweet note with a Valentine Heart with Chocolate & strawberry mousse or Pain Perdu served with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

February 14 from 6pm onwards. AED259 per person and AED99 for a bottle of grape. Call +9714 514 9339 or WhatsApp +97155 491 0097. Visit Instagram.

A clever at-home Family Date Night from Sausage Fabrique

If you want to hole up at home and create a special family meal this Valentine’s Day, Sausage Fabrique has created a range of exclusive, Japanese-themed grill-at-home kits. The kits contain premium cuts of choice Wagyu that are guaranteed to ensure your at-home date night or family night is no less luxe than a fancy night out. Cosy up around the grill under the stars or dance around the kitchen as you cook up mouthwatering bites to enjoy together.

Available for delivery on Chatfood, Deliveroo, Talabat, Careem & Instashop. Visit Instagram.