As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to take a look at how you can celebrate your love. The city of Dubai is among the most-visited cities in the world, and rightly so. With a large number of attractions, landmarks, monuments, and artificial islands, Dubai is the perfect blend of modernity and tradition. Romantics will find that the city also offers many ways to pamper and treat their partners and make them feel special. Here, we have curated a list of the most romantic things to do in Dubai for couples.
Romantic Things to do in Dubai for Couples
1. Explore the world at Global Village
Take a trip around the world right here in Dubai! Take your loved one to Global Village — a seasonal display of the best of the world. The event goes on from 25 October 2020 to 18 April 2021. Visit the different pavilions and admire the art, cuisine, and culture of different nations. With over 75 countries participating this year, you're bound to have a knowledgeable and exciting time! Also, make sure to check out the various shows and events such as the Bollywood Flash Mob, Azerbaijan Show, Morocco Show, Care Bears, and Urban Crew Flash Mob!
VDay Tip: There are a number of places to eat at when visting the venue. Ensure you plan ahead and are hungry enough to grab a bite (or two)! Read our guide on Global Village Dubai.
2. Admire Dubai from its highest point
What better place to celebrate your love than on the top of the world? Head to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and admire the sprawling city below your feet. Among the most romantic things to do in Dubai for couples, the Burj Khalifa's beauty is spellbinding. The monument also has some incredible eateries for you to try the finest cuisine from around the world, making for a perfect Valentine's Day in Dubai. Make sure to catch the sunset from the Top SKY lounge for an incredible view of the city turning golden.
VDay Tip: As the monument is next to Dubai Mall, you can also combine the Burj Khalifa experience with watching the Dubai Fountain, VR Park, or Dubai Aquarium. Get your Burj Khalifa tickets and read our guide on getting the best Burj Khalifa tickets.
Recommended Burj Khalifa Experiences on Valentine's Day
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3. Take a helicopter ride
Spend Valentine's Day in Dubai with a date that is sure to sweep your partner off their feet. Take a helicopter tour and admire the sprawling city under you from a bird's eye view. The skyscrapers and enchanting architecture is sure to set your hearts fluttering. And if you're planning on popping the question, there's no better place to do than high up in the sky.
VDay Tip: Plan a romantic dinner at one of the many fancy restaurants in the area after your tour.
Recommended Dubai Helicopter Tour Experiences on Valentine's Day
4. Discover the magic of Dragone
Witnessing Franco Dragone’s masterpiece at La Perle is a wonderful way to spend Valentine's Day in Dubai. A scintillating performance filled with vibrant colors, glittering costumes, hypnotic dances and acrobatics, and stimulating music, this is an experience that couples just cannot miss! Dragone is known for his work with Cirque du Soleil and brings that mastery to Dubai with the aerial stunts, aquatic effects, and futuristic ambiance. One of the most romantic experiences in Dubai, this magical performance will have you glued to your seat for its 90-minute duration.
VDay Tip: Al Habtoor City has a number of restaurants & bars. Make reservations in advance and make it a night to remember. Get your La Perle tickets. Read our guide on La Perle Dubai.
Recommended La Perle Experiences on Valentine's Day
5. Indulge in a desert safari experience
This is perfect for the couple that enjoys an adrenaline rush. A unique yet essential Dubai experience, a desert safari can be combined with various other activities for a fun day. Try your hand at dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, camel riding, and dune buggy riding. Or, go for a hot air balloon ride, BBQ Dinner, or relax as you watch a belly dancing show. The possibilities are endless, and the activities are more than enough to make your day exciting.
VDay Tip: Pick the desert safari trip that suits you best and be sure to book your Desert Safari experience in advance to prevent any disappointment. Read our guide on Dubai Desert safaris.
Recommended Dubai Desert Safari Experiences on Valentine's Day
6. Have a meal high in the sky
Love to try new and exciting things? Then this is the perfect experience for you! Defy gravity as you rise 50 meters above the ground and enjoy a meal with a bird’s eye view of the city. The menu is prepared by Le Meridien and The Westin Dubai. A unique gastronomic experience, strap in and be prepared for the ride of your life. You can pick from lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner; and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options will be available, making for an out-of-the-box Valentine's Day date in Dubai.
VDay Tip: The dinner experience is perfect as you can spend the day at a different attraction such as the Burj Khalifa and then come to watch the city glitter under you. Read our Dinner in the Sky guide.
Recommended Dinner in the Sky Experiences on Valentine's Day
7. Take a dhow cruise
Dubai is right next to the vast Arabian Sea and is also home to creeks & canals. The many water bodies in and surrounding the city are perfect to glide along as you watch the tall buildings and futuristic architecture pass you by. A traditional dhow cruise is a memorable experience — and should you pick the dhow cruise experience with dinner, you’re in for a night to remember. Watch the city shimmer with bright lights around you as you indulge in some delicious traditional food and enjoy the live entertainment show.
VDay Tip: You can also pick a yacht cruise and decide whether you want to go on a Dubai Canal cruise or Marina cruise. There are a variety of options, which you can read about in our Dubai Dhow Cruise guide. Be sure to book your Dhow Cruise experience in advance to prevent any disappointment.
Recommended Dubai Dhow Cruise Experiences on Valentine's Day
8. Visit a theme park
Bring out your inner child at one of the many theme parks in Dubai. While this may not be the most romantic thing to do in Dubai for couples, it is definitely the most fun! With a number of theme parks ranging from water parks to indoor parks, you will be spoilt for choice. Even if you are on a first date, this is the perfect way to spend time with your partner. Look forward to a day filled with thrills as you enjoy the numerous rides and fill yourself with street food!
VDay Tip: Pick the perfect theme park for you with our guide to the best theme parks in Dubai. Get your Dubai theme park tickets in advance.
Recommended Dubai Theme Parks on Valentine's Day
9. Connect with nature at Dubai Miracle Garden
You and your loved ones can experience the beauty of nature at the Dubai Miracle Garden. Currently in its ninth season, the Miracle Garden is filled with over 50 million flowers. The theme changes annually and the blooms in the heart of the desert make for a colorful contrast to the surrounding landscape. Look out for the floral Emirates A380, Burj Khalifa, and the 18.06 m tall Mickey Mouse topiary. It is also home to the unique Dubai Butterfly Garden, which is home to over 50,000 butterflies!
VDay Tip: When visiting the Miracle Garden, don't skip the Butterfly Garden. Read our Dubai Miracle Garden guide.
Recommended Miracle Garden Experiences on Valentine's Day
10. Celebrate your love among the clouds
Here's an experience that is bound to wow the love of your life — a hot air balloon ride. As your float in the sky and look down on the golden sand dunes, you will experience serenity unlike any other. Admire the vast expanse of the desert and spot gazelles, camels, and other desert animals. Post your ride, you can enjoy breakfast in a traditional bedouin camp, and take home cherished memories of a Valentine's Day in Dubai spent well.
VDay Tip: You can combine this experience with other desert adventures like quad biking, dune bashing, and even horse riding.
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11. Enjoy a luxurious yacht cruise
Revel in the lap of luxury with a Dubai yacht cruise. A fun date idea in Dubai, this is your chance to pamper your partner and offer them some much-needed R&R. Apart from a regular yacht cruise, you can also opt for brunch or dinner yacht cruises, which combine the best of both worlds — the azure sea and delicious fare.
VDay Tip: A yacht cruise with a meal included is well worth your time and money, but as it is a highly popular experience, ensure you book your Dubai yacht cruise tickets in advance.
Recommended Dubai Yacht Cruise Experiences on Valentine's Day
12. Go kayaking in the Dubai Fountain
If you and your partner enjoy kayaking or have even wanted to try your hand at it, this is your best bet! Cross the massive Dubai Fountain on your kayak with your partner and take in stunning views of the Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Mall, and the sky-high Burj Khalifa, along with stunning vistas of the Dubai skyline. This 30-minute adventure is bound to create memories that you will cherish forever!
VDay Tip: The Dubai Fountain is right next to the Burj Khalifa. Combine your kayaking experience with watching the sunset at the Top SKY lounge for a truly romantic Dubai experience.
Recommended Dubai Fountain Kayaking Experiences on Valentine's Day
13. Visit the Theatre of Digital Art
Whether you love art or are interested in new art forms, the Theatre of Digital Art displays works in a unique and completely immersive form of media. With works from prominent artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, you will learn about different art movements and admire the work of the greats. Some artists whose work is displayed here include Monet, Seurat, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Juan Gris, and Edvard Munch, among others.
VDay Tip: Purchase skip the line tickets to the Theatre of Digital Art and spend more time in the venue than the line to enter.
Recommended Theatre of Digital Art Experiences on Valentine's Day
14. Relax the day away at Nikki Beach Spa
One of Dubai's most premier properties, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, is home to a 450-meter stretch of private beach, stunning pools, and gastronomic delights unlike any other. Combine these experiences and give yourself and your partner a relaxing day, free of all worries! Because what better way is there to show your love than to relieve stress and just rejuvenate?
VDay Tip: If you plan ahead, you can even make a staycation out of it and spend the weekend enjoying panoramic views of the azure Persian Gulf!
15. Rejuvenate at Al Maha
If the aquamarine waters of the Persian Gulf aren't exactly what you're looking for, why not head to Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa? Just a little under an hour away from Dubai, Al Maha is an oasis of rest and recreation. Treat yourself and your partner to a luxurious Valentine's Day as you indulge in scrumptious 3-course meal, dip in the infinity pool, or enjoy a spa treatment of your choice.
VDay Tip:Upgrade to the Pool & Activities package, and choose two activities from dune drive, wildlife drive, horse-riding, falconry, nature walk, camel trekking, archery, and sundowners.
Recommended Al Maha Experiences on Valentine's Day
16. Feel the wind in your hair with a speedboat tour
Hop on a spedboat with your love and admire Dubai from a whole new perspective. As you glide along the sparkling waters of the Persian Gulf, you can feel the breeze in your hair as you admire the Dubai skyline and point out the resplendent landmarks like the Burj Al Arab, Ain Dubai, and Dubai Marina, among others.
VDay Tip: As this experience is popular and tickets sell like hotcakes, it's best to book your tickets in advance.
Recommended Speedboat Experiences on Valentine's Day
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