Unique Valentine's Ideas
Why stick to the usual dinner reservation when Dubai offers so many ways to show you care?
Here's our guide to making this Valentine's Day feel a bit more personal.
Sunrise picnic in the desert: Prepare your favorite breakfast on a wooden board, grab some cushions and head out to the desert for a quiet morning. February weather is perfect for this. Take a portable coffee maker with you to brew your morning cup while you watch the sun paint the dunes golden.
Balcony movie night: Turn your outdoor space into a cozy movie theater or just enjoy the evening there. Place textured blankets and cushions on the floor, add ambient lighting with a few lanterns or strings of lights, and use trays for snacks. The cool evening breeze makes it even more enjoyable.
Homemade coffee tastings: Set up different tasting stations with small serving trays, set out your favorite beans and spend the morning trying new flavors together. It's interactive, fun and you'll probably find your new favorite flavor or create a new combination.
Sunset picnic by the beach: Skip the crowded restaurants and head to a quiet spot on the beach. Bring cutlery for snacks, comfy blankets and portable speakers to set the mood. The sunset in Dubai is especially beautiful this time of year.
Spa afternoon at home: Transform your bathroom into a relaxing retreat, scented candles and soft music can turn any afternoon into something special. Don't forget a few treats: take some trays and set out some snacks, and the best part is that you'll have these pieces to recreate the experience whenever you need a relaxing time.
Game night: If you have outdoor space, set up your favorite board games on a cozy table, surrounded by soft cushions and blankets. Create ambiance with fairy lights and candles, and serve easy finger foods on pretty trays. If not, turn any corner of your home into an intimate gaming nook for a playful Valentine's evening.
Cooking together: Workshop Instead of going out, create a cooking station at home. Use cutting boards and serving pieces to organize ingredients, play music and try something new together.
Wine tasting: Arrange different wines, and use a wooden board for cheeses and fruits and take advantage of the evening to get to know new varieties together. And the best part? You are already at home.
These ideas focus on creating moments rather than just exchanging gifts, however, if you want to give something tangible, opt for pieces that are part of your daily life together, that's what makes them special.
