The most expensive Valentine’s Day packages on offer in Dubai

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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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.
10. 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