This Valentine’s Day, Love is in the Air at Yas Island
Yas Island features a plethora of romantic dining options, lavish ladies nights and adventurous staycations
The Voice of Chandigarh News| Travel Trade Reporter
Whether you’re declaring your love by putting a ring on it or celebrating in style with your pals, love is in the air at Yas Island – one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations – this Valentine’s Day. With an array of enticing offers to suit varying tastes and budgets, Yas Island is brimming with romance for the month of love:
STYLISH STAYCATIONS:
Take an adventure together
Bring out your inner child with Yas Island’sStay&Play offer, which includes daily theme park access, free room upgrades and complimentary in-room PCR tests. Book at yasisland.com until 15 February and you and your loved one will receive a free upgrade to the next room category for stays until 30 April 2022, as well as access to the award-winning theme-parks including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. For those travelling from overseas this offer even includes a complimentary PCR test.
Location: Yas Plaza Hotels
Dates: Book before 15 February
Price: Starting from AED 402 per person per night
Gotcha Back Staycation
Seeking to impress a pal or a plus one? Look no further as W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has got your back! Start by unwinding with a 30 minute Back Massage for two at the SPAbefore enjoying lunch boards at Garage. Sip &Savour cocktails at WET Deck or SUN Deck and to end your staycation with a cherry on top, enjoy breakfast in bed the next morning or take in the views of Yas Marina and the race track while sipping your coffee.
Location: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Dates: Book for stays between 1-28 February
Price: Stay from AED 995
A Hollywood Style Evening
Those already planning their Valentine’s Day celebrations can book a romantic dinner at The Director’s Club. The hotel’s signature restaurant will be serving a sophisticated ‘His and Her’ set menu, including delicious grills and indulgent sharing desserts. Couples can catch a glimpse of the hotel’s resident characters and make the experience truly memorable.
Location: The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection By Hilton
Dates: 11th to 14th February 2022
Price: AED 700 per couple (food only)
AED 850 per couple (4-course menu with grape pairing)
A Romantic Retreat
Experience moments of bliss together, an unforgettable romantic getaway at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Choose romance with an intimate private 3-course dinner including a bottle of bubbly and wake up to breakfast in your room. Complimentary access to Café del Mar 20% off Hilton managed restaurants
20% off spa treatments
Location: Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
Price: 1,550*per night
Date: 12-19 February
DECADENT DINING OPTIONS:
The Date Menu of Dreams
Hunter and Barrel, the visceral steak restaurant and bar experience, invites love birds to enjoy a fiery Valentine’s Day with a decadent 3-course Valentine’s menu as the date night menu of dreams has been concocted by Chef Kamil.
Location: Hunter and Barrel – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 390 per person
Find Culinary Paradise
Spoil your significant other with a romance-inducing dining experience at Paradiso on Yas Bay Waterfront, with the romantic sounds of Claudia and the band. Enjoy the a la carte menu, where the world is your oyster, and Paradiso’s signature perfumed cocktails curated by our alchemist EmmanueleBalestra.
Location: Paradiso – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 14 February
Price: Minimum spend on a la carte menu of 250 AED per person
Plan an Asian celebration
Join AsiaAsia for an evening of romance featuring live entertainment and roaming musicians. For that extra special Valentine’s Day, enjoy a tantalizing set menu that explores gourmet Pan-Asian flavours and aromas, complemented with a glass of sparkling on arrival.
Location: Asia Asia – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 14 February
Price: Minimum spend on a la carte menu of 250 AED per person
Share in style
This Valentine’s Day escape to the Med at Diablito which serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Encouraging couples to spend quality time together will be 3 tapas sharing style, plus one individual main course and one dessert while drinks will also be served.
Location: Diablito – Yas Marina
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 250
Enjoy Italian Amore at Cipriani
Start with a choice of appetizers including Artichoke and Avocado Salad with Shaved Parmesan
or Crispy Toro Maki before moving onto a pasta course of Paccheri “alla Genovese” or Homemade Fish Ravioli with Lobster and Prawns. Continue the feast with the option of Black Cod with Steamed Rice or
Veal Medallion with Porcini Sauce and Mash Potatoes and finish this tasty meal with the selection of Strawberry Vanilla Meringue or Chocolate Cake
Location: Cipriani – Yas Marina
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 550 per person
A Sophisticated Afternoon
Treat your loved one to a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea and dine al fresco overlooking Yas Bay or opt for a more intimate setting in Osmo Lounge. The lovebirds will receive a stunning afternoon tea in a custom glass jewellery box, complemented by two glasses of bubbly and some chocolate macaroons.
Location:Osmo Lounge Bar
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 250 with glass of bubbly for two
Feel the Love
Sweep your better half off their feet with a romantic dinner they’ll never forget atGraphos Social Kitchen. The tantalizing three-course set menu will also feature a glass of selected grape and a chocolate gift for dessert.
Location: Graphos Social Kitchen
Date: AED 250 per person
Price : 14 February
Alfresco dining at Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar
Unbeatable experiences await at the iconic Dubai institution Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar as guests are invited to the dazzling rooftop playground, complete with an adventurous multi-cuisine 3-course set menu of tapas-style of Mediterranean flavours and a bottle of grapes for two people.
Location: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 375 per person
I love wings Valentine’s Day
Get down and dirty this Valentine’s Day with UNLIMITED wings at Lock, Stock & Barrel. Basted in chef’s mouth-watering mix of JD Honey or Buffalo Hot Sauce, these bad boys are SERIOUSLY good. Bib up and get messy as the team pour endless rounds of our famed wings directly on the table for you to tuck right in to. Need more? Wash those little wingers down with a refreshing Jack Daniels bev.
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 99 unlimited wings and a JD cocktail
Spanish beach vibes at Café Del Mar
Founded in 1980 in Sant Antoni de Portmany on the Spanish island of Ibiza, Café Del Mar has established itself as one of the world’s most revered entertainment venues. Having recently opened in Yas Bay, Café Del Mar is offering a Mediterranean-inspired set menu that will feature local Middle Eastern favourites. This special Valentine’s offering includes a bottle of pink sparkling or special valentine themed cocktails while a live DJ sets the mood for romancing with an expertly curated soundtrack of lounge and chill out mixes.
Location: Café Del Mar – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 999 or AED 1,499 per couple
Calling all seafood lovers!
Famed for its lively atmosphere, sensational seafood dishes and views, Aquarium is a favourite dining spot with Abu Dhabi residents throughout the week. The restaurant has been decorated in red to get its guests in the mood of love, as a DJ and saxophone player will serenade all love birds whilst a set menu full of aphrodisiacs will be served.
Location: Aquarium – Yas Marina
Date: 14 February
Price: AED 250 per person for the non-alcoholic package and AED 295 for the alcoholic package
Interactive Cook Off
Couples that cook together, stay together! Cook, eat and dance the afternoon away with your BAEs at TILLS – Crowne Plaza Hotel Yas Island with an exciting pre-Valentine’s evening Couple Cook-Off challenge. Couples and children are welcome.
Location: TILLS – Crowne Plaza Hotel Yas Island
Date 13th Feb 2022
Price: Couple pass at AED 700 with a Chef’s Surprise Basket. Kids between 6-12 years – AED 69. Kids below 6 years free.
A Fiery Mexican evening
Celebrate Valentines in Mexican style with your amors, amigos or amigas with a 2-course set menu at
AMERIGOS – Park Inn by Radisson BluYas Island, sprinkled with the spiciest love ingredients.
Location: AMERIGOS – Park Inn by Radisson BluYas Island,
Date and Time: 14th Feb 2022, 7:00pm till 11:00pm
Price: AED 159pp for 2 course set menu with 4 beverages
GALENTINE’S OFFERS:
Tipsy Tuesday’s Galentine’s Day
One for the GALS, get Tipsy at Lock, Stock & Barrel, the UAE’s most awarded and loved party bar. The Valentine’s offer includes unlimited drinks and a dish over a three hour seating while the same offer is also available for the lads.
Location: Lock, Stock & Barrel – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 15 February
Price: AED 150
Go Geisha Galentine’s
The multi-award-winning exquisite creation of oriental fusion boasts tradition-meets-new age luxury, welcomes guests on an exotic, adventurous culinary journey through pan-Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. For Galentine’s Day, ladies can enjoy for a three-course set menu, accompanied by three drinks for the perfect girly night out.
Location: AsiaAsia – Yas Bay Waterfront
Date: 15 February
Price: AED 200
Miss-Behave DoesValentine’s
Risk takers. Rule breakers. Trendsetters. Calling out all the singles, because this one is for you. Bring your gal pal and celebrate YOU with great vibes, upbeat tunes and thirst-quenching sips at W Lounge, it is set to be a memorable night.
Location: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Date: Every Wednesday throughout February from 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Price: Spirited Package – AED 95
Lucifer style Ladies Night
Dress like your dreamy debonair character from the TV series Lucifer, and head to the capital’s favourite ladies night at Filini Garden, with free flowing drinks for 3 hours and 50% off on food.
Location: Filini Garden, Radisson Blue – Yas Island
Date and Time: 14th Feb 2022, 5:30pm till 11:30 pm
Price: Packages start at AED69 per person.
VALENTINE’S GIFTING:
Sweets for your Sweet
For a whole week, the Island Cafe at Yas Island Rotana will be painted red and fluffed up with cakes and pastries to satisfy every passion for sweetness.
Location: Island Café, Yas Island Rotana
Date: 10th – 16th February
Price: Cakes and Pastries starting from AED 24 per piece, 1 KG Valentines Cake for AED 120 net (24 Hours advance order required)
