Home UAE Dubai The most expensive Valentine’s Day packages on offer in Dubai Romantics in the UAE choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by embracing experiences over traditional gifts by Gulf Business February 14, 2024 Image credit: Getty Images Love don’t cost a thing… Actually, it can cost you a whole lot and retailers want you to spend this Valentine’s Day after the slow shopping days of January. The business of love According to the US National Retail Federation (NRF), 62 per cent of consumers ages 25-34 plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2024. The projected total in general for spending is $25.8bn, while the projection for spending specifically on significant others is $14.2bn. According to Mastercard’s annual Love Index, the ‘love economy’ grew five times as fast as the global economy, with Valentine’s Day spend worldwide increasing by 17 per cent between 2017 and 2019. Romantics in the UAE are no different and choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by embracing experiences over traditional gifts, noted the index in its 2020 report. Every year, hospitality and entertainment venues across Dubai create bespoke Valentine’s Day deals to help the city’s residents and visitors make this day a memorable moment and jumpstart the spending. Here are the most expensive Valentine’s Day packages to celebrate love in the golden city: Banyan Tree Dubai – The Villa Romance Package Price: Dhs250,000 per couple per night Inclusions: On-call services by the villa host team, private yacht dining experience, oceanside dining under the stars, personalized spa sessions, pick-up and drop-off services, 10-bedroom villa with garden, temperature-controlled infinity pool, and private beach access. Contact: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Dubai, +971 4 556 6666 Pop the question in style at Address Sky View Price: Dhs1,000,000 Inclusions: Private limousine transfer, private dining on Ce La Vi’s pool deck with 15-course menu, vintage drinks, florals by Floward, live entertainment, engagement ring from Aque Jewels, sunrise massage for two. Contact: Ce la Vie, Address Sky View Hotel, Emaar Square Area, Dubai, [email protected], +971 4 582 6111 Rooftop dining at The Ritz-Carlton DIFC Price: $10,000 per couple including taxes Inclusions: Royal Suite accommodation with private dining room, personalized spa experience, rooftop dinner with private chef, live music, breakfast in bed. Contact: The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai, ritzcarlton.com Atlantis, The Palm Price: Dhs30,000 per couple Inclusions: Three-hour romantic dinner for two in a private gazebo overlooking the Dubai skyline, seven-course set menu, live violinist, flower bouquet, chocolates, and a gift. Contact: Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, +971 4 426 2000 Jumeirah Al Qasr – Ultimate date package Price: Dhs99,999 per couple Inclusions: Private limousine pick-up, canapés and curated Valentine’s mixed drink on arrival, six-course candlelight dinner, 50-red rose bouquet, bespoke pastry giveaway, overnight stay in a suite, 60-minute couple’s treatment at Talise Spa, lunch at Pierchic. Contact: Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 800 6234628 Ossiano Packages: Cristal, Platinum, Gold, Silver Prices: Dh28,500, Dh17,500, Dh9,500, Dh5,500 per couple respectively Inclusions: 10-course set menu, free-flowing bubbly, seating with a view of the aquarium, diver with a personalized message, necklace from Tiffany & Co., and a bouquet. Contact: Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Dubai, +971 4 426 2626 Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara Price: Dh15,000 per couple for private dining room booking, Dh900 for grape pairing Inclusions: Five-course tasting menu in a private dining room within a grand aquarium. Contact: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, 800 323 232 SUSHISAMBA Price: Minimum Dh10,000 for private dining room Inclusions: À la carte menu featuring Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian dishes, Valentine’s mixed drinks, heart-shaped desserts, and a DJ. Contact: The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, +971 4 278 4888 Exclusive Valentine’s Day Package at DRIFT Price: Dh40,000 per couple Inclusions: Exclusive helicopter tour, Rolls Royce pick-up, day in DRIFT’s Private Villa with welcome bottle of Champagne, complimentary massage for two, breakfast, lunch, and sunset seafood tower. Availability: Book for one couple only. Booking Deadline: February 5th. Nikki Beach Price tag: Dhs10,000 Inclusions: Set menu with caviar selection, prestige Champagne pairing, unlimited wines and spirits, rose bouquet, complimentary voucher for an hour-long couples massage, pool and beach access the following day. Contact: Nikki Beach Dubai Tags Address Sky View Jumeirah Al Qasr retail sales Ritz-Carlton Valentine's Day You might also like Love took a flight: DXB hosts world’s first rooftop proposal The Middle East’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to be established in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea project Emaar sells Address Sky View Hotel in Dubai for Dhs750m