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CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT EMIRATES PALACE, ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi, 3 February 2022 – Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi invites couples to fall in love all over again this Valentine’s Day with an exquisitely curated menu of award-winning food, intimate dinners, picnic under the stars, bespoke wellness packages at beach cabanas and romantic stays. Lovebirds will indulge in an epitome of luxury and celebrate endless love at this iconic landmark to make their celebration a truly memorable one this year.
Food Offers
BBQ Al Qasr – Setting Hearts on Fire
Guests will enjoy an evening of blissful romance and culinary extravagance overlooking the serene waters of the bay, with a specially curated five-course St. Valentine’s barbeque menu. Start off with salmon and caviar – featuring the unforgettable richness and complexity of Oscietra, the caviar of royalty, paired with smoked salmon and buttery egg espuma. With the soothing sound of the sea, continue the marine rendezvous with an irresistible lobster & beetroot, followed by turbot
fillet complemented with Violette artichokes and exotic Piment d’Espelette in a flavourful brown butter sauce. After an epic finale of Wagyu tenderloin and scallops with foie gras foam, revel in everlasting love with Je T’Aime Ma Cherry – a decadent dessert with Madagascar’s famed Manjari chocolate, roasted cherry, and thyme. Priced at AED 850 per person.
Sayad – Allure of Europe
Elevating the experience of romantic indulgence, couples can savour a night filled with the finest prime cuts, the juiciest escargots, the best bubblies, and a discerning ambience at this chic European diner on 14 February. With an opening gambit of Caviar with a side of white miso, the vibrant five-course menu curated by master chefs at Sayad is at once a tribute to Mediterranean magnificence and to the joie de vivre of Valentine’s Day. Guests will enjoy a stunning panorama of the sea with their romantic other with some delightful snails with asparagus and bacon, followed by some succulent beef tenderloin with foie gras, and polished off with sweet memories of Chocolate Lovers. Priced at AED 495 per person with a glass of bubbly.
Picnic Under the Stars – Love is in the Air
For the ultimate private indulgence this Valentine’s, couples do not have to go to the ends of the Earth to make their special one feel the love. They could just book a Picnic Under the Stars at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Love is in the air as guests settle in the idyllic opulence of the sun setting over the gentle waves, and unleash an evening packed with epicurean delights under the starry sky. Gastronomic highlights of the evening include a wide selection of cold mezzeh, winter melon salad with mango and feta cheese, assorted artisan charcuterie, caviar and gourmet cheeses, salmon with avocado, foie gras on sable and an assortment of mini French pastries. Award-winning food, attentive hospitality and relaxing surroundings set the mood for a romantic night. Priced at AED 850 for a couple; from 5 to 9 pm on 14 February 2022.
Hakkasan Abu Dhabi – Sizzling Ode to Love
The enduring appeal of Hakkasan takes on an especially romantic charm on Valentine’s Day with a carefully crafted four-course menu and chic décor that will delight hearts and minds. Sip on an exotic bubbly cocktail, aptly named Mistress of Deception, to kick off the evening’s proceedings in the warm and elegant settings overlooking the glittering Abu Dhabi skyline. Nibble on delectable Valentine’s premium range of dim sum featuring lychee lobster, Wagyu beef truffle puff and Chilean seabass dumpling, followed by Hakkasan’s signature Peking Duck. A stunning array of main courses include grilled local red snappers in a supreme spicy sauce, supreme stock braised lobster, and a unique Jasmine tea-smoked chicken. Cherish the love with the creamy smoothness of our lychee and raspberry semifreddo – the perfect ending to an evening of culinary temptations. Priced at AED 488 per person inclusive of welcome cocktail; minimum of 2 guests.
Stay Offer
Romance at the Palace
Surprise loved one with a unique stay to celebrate the month of romance at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, highlighted by a premium French bubbly at turndown, an Al Fresco dinner, and an indulgent couples’ spa experience. From 1 to 28 February, couples can book a special Valentine’s Day package that includes a night in the lavish rooms of the palace, a romantic sunset abra cruise
around the bay, and an unforgettable beachside gazebo dinner at BBQ Al Qasr. At turndown, couples will be presented with bubblies and strawberries. Couples will also be enjoying an invigorating two-hour Royal Couples Hammam experience. Fans of M.O. can unlock additional benefits when they log in or join the programme when they book the offer on mandarinoriental.com.
For reservations, please call +971 2 690 8888 or email epauh-reservations@mohg.com.
Spa Offers
Fall in Love all Over Again
Couples can tantalise their senses and double the bliss this Valentine’s Day with their loved one in the magical setting of Emirates Palace’s Moroccan-themed spa with side-by-side treatments. Guests can choose to take it to the next level by personalising their experience and order a surprise treat – such as a rose bouquet, homecare gift, bubbly, healthy post-spa bites or macarons, all delivered to the privacy of their specially-decorated spa suite. As couples journey together in peaceful luxury, the Emirates Palace Spa team is always on-site to work their award-winning magic and create timeless memories to cherish. Guests can also extend romantic time spending a day at the seclusion of the beach, or booking a Picnic Under the Star, afternoon tea or dinner at Emirates Palace. Applicable to all couple spa treatments from 1 to 28 February 2022.
Beach Club Cabana
Guests are invited to escape into a romantic setting with their loved ones for an ultimate day of sun, sand, and the sea in a beachside cabana for the day. They can spend the day soaking in the glorious views of Emirates Palace and watch a breath-taking sunset along with access to the Beach Club for two. As they celebrate a day of togetherness, they will be treated to a selection of light bites and a 30-minute Beach Treat massage in the privacy of their cabana. Priced at AED 1,990 for a couple; valid from 1 to 28 February 2022.