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What: At Armani/Ristorante, Valentine’s Day unfolds through an exquisite five-course set menu that celebrates the romance of Italian cooking. The evening begins with delicate scallop carpaccio accented with pomegranate and fennel, followed by vibrant beetroot tortelli filled with rich Castelmagno cheese and finished with toasted hazelnuts. A fragrant lemon risotto with red prawn sets the stage for the main course: an indulge Wagyu beef fillet, paired with Jerusalem artichoke and foie gras. The experience concludes on a decadent note with Cioccolato e Ciliegie, a composition of black cherry sorbet, vanilla crémeux, chocolate mousse, and crisp gavottes.

What: Jun’s, the Michelin-awarded restaurant promises a culinary journey unlike any other, blending Chef Kelvin Cheung’s world travels with his signature third-culture cooking. The Valentine’s Day menu, begins with Lobster Pani Puriand Watermelon Tartar, made from compressed watermelon, charred avocado and agua de chile. For the main course, guests can select from a choice of three options including the Miso Chilean Seabass, Australian Wagyu Ribeye MB7, or a decadent Wild Truffle Ravioli. The evening continues with a choice of Manchego Brulee, Sourdough, Fig Jam, Apple Butter, and Roasted Grapes, or Textures of Chocolate with veloute, chocolate rocks, chocolate soil and chocolate mousse. 

Valentine’s Day at The Artisan invites couples to celebrate love through an elegant culinary journey, set within the refined surroundings of Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre. On February 14th, guests are welcomed to an intimate dining experience where Italian craftsmanship, romance, and flavour come together effortlessly.

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This February, Uptown Dubai brings together a curated line-up of dining experiences designed around connection, celebration, and time well spent. From Valentine’s dinners and playful brunches to family-friendly weekends and relaxed weekday offers, the month offers something for couples, friends, and families alike, each venue putting its own spin on how February is best enjoyed. 

This Ramadan, The Coop House Café invites guests to gather, slow down and share meaningful moments over iftar. Rooted in togetherness, generosity and reflection, the neighbourhood café has launched a thoughtfully curated Ramadan experience that blends shared dining with cultural creativity.

This Chinese New Year, the one MICHELIN-starred Hakkasan Dubai in the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with a specially curated festive menu and celebratory experiences inspired by tradition and prosperity. Symbolising strength, movement and ambition, the ‘horse’ represents progress and new beginnings. Reflecting this vibrant spirit, Hakkasan’s menu is designed to be dynamic, balanced and full of life, with celebrations running from Monday 16^th February until Tuesday 3^rd March 2026.

This January, TATTU Sky Pool introduces Lotus & Rosé, its first-ever midweek social designed for women, in a high-energy setting above the city. Launching on 27th January, the weekly ladies’ experience takes place every Tuesday from 7PM to 11PM, bringing women together for an elevated evening of flowing rosé, curated dining and a DJ-led soundtrack designed to set the tone from sun down through to late night.

For one night only this February, diners in Dubai are invited to experience a rare culinary moment as globally acclaimed chef Vikas Khanna returns to Kinara at JA Lake View Hotel for the second edition of his exclusive dining series, Forgotten Flavours. The special dining experience offers guests the opportunity to dine in the presence of the celebrated chef, meet him in person, and experience a refined six-course tasting menu curated and hosted by Khanna himself. 

Valentine’s Day in JLT isn’t limited to candlelit dinners or fixed expectations. Across the neighbourhood, venues are approaching the occasion in their own way, whether that means a quiet afternoon over tea, a relaxed dinner, a night out with friends, or choosing movement and self-care instead.