This year, the ONE day in the year to celebrate all forms of love, falls on a Thursday…

And if that’s not the biggest excuse to do something special for Valentine’s Day, we don’t know what is. And The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi has seven extremelyyyy impressive offerings. Worth the trip to the capital? Absolutely.

Whether you’d like to dine under the stars, try a fine-dining experience or escape with an incredible spa treatment for two, this list has got choo.

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Here are six amazing things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend

1. Dine under the stars

Like something you would see in a movie, the ‘”Dine Under the Stars” dinner package includes an incredible four-course dinner and comes with live entertainment by a violinist and saxophonist.

You’ll be seated in a private pool-side cabana and it pretty much doesn’t get more romantic than this!

Dinner from 8pm

How much? AED1,200 per couple with drinks, AED1,500 with premium drinks

2. Visit the super stylish Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi

Easily one of our favourite openings in Abu Dhabi in 2018, if you’re looking for a chic resto to spend the special day, look no further. The Valentine’s Day offering includes a sharing style menu complete with tamaki rolls, seared beef tartare, surf and turf, white chocolate mousse AND your table comes strewn with rose petals. How cute!

When? 7pm until 11pm

How much? AED600 per couple.

3. Fine-dining lovers: visit Steakhouse 55 & 5th

For foodies who appreciate a fine-dining experience, and want to mark Valentine’s with something special, this is your spot. The steakhouse is serving a specially created four-course dinner menu with unlimited sparkling or house grape and entertainment on the night will be provided by a pianist.

When? 7pm until 11pm

How much? AED850 per couple

4. One of Abu Dhabi’s most romantic restaurants has a sunset deal

Known for its killer views, Sontaya is making the most of its prime location with a 6pm-8pm sitting and three-course sharing menu. With a cocktail on arrival, your meal includes Alaskan crispy tempura king crab, tiger prawn with kaffir lime and cheese cake berry compote; this is the ultimate way to catch the sunset.

Or choose to diner later with the ‘romance-themed’ menu, with a delish menu of Greek sea bass and Indonesian roasted beef cheek curry on offer. Live entertainment by a violinist and saxophonist will make this a totally memorable V-Day.

When? 6pm to 8pm (sunset sitting) 6.30pm to 11pm (late sitting)

How much? AED550 per couple (sunset sitting) AED 600 (late sitting)

5. Treat yourself to R&R by the sea

This sounds like BLISS.

The ‘Touch of Paradise’ treatment includes a 30 or 50-minute massage from the Iridium Spa Beach Cabana menu plus a complimentary 15-minute oxygen feet or hands therapy, all from the comfort of a sun-bed.

Book on February 14 (as a couple) and receive a Limited-Edition SPF gift set from Iridium Spa.

How much? AED290 for 30 mins (plus 15 additional minutes complimentary)

AED450 for 50 minutes (plus 25 additional minutes complimentary)

6. Book a personalised spa service for two

This is AMAZING. Guests will enjoy their own private Jacuzzi sound with a treatment that combines signature exfoliation, a 75-minute full-body customized massage, premium essential treatment oils of relaxing lavender or rejuvenating 24 karat Gold, plus a 10-minute red rose and diamond foot ritual with foot massage, a sparkling drink and a platter chocolate covered strawberries, fruit or healthy treats…Yup, they’ve thought of everything!

The Rare and Refined deals costs AED1,600 per couple and it’s available throughout the month of February.

The service lasts 150 minutes.

*Couples enjoying the service on February 14 will receive a premium gift set

The important bits

Book now, these will fill fast!

For reservations, email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or call +971 2 498 8888.

To book a treatment at Iridium Spa, call +971 2 498 8996 or email: Iridium.Saadiyat@stregis.com.

To learn more about The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, please visit stregissaadiyatisland.com