You have no excuses this Valentine’s Day as we have searched high and low to find you the best things to do in and around Abu Dhabi. Please remember to book in advance to avoid any disappointment.

• 55&5th, The Grill, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort – Be serenaded by the romantic piano of Louise Anton in 55&5th while enjoying the sensual set menu for him and her. AED 800 per couple. Contact: 02 498 8888
• Allure by Cipriani Terrace – Start early with the newly launched “sunset experience” with mixed drinks and chocolate-covered strawberries at the Allure by Cipriani Terrace from 5pm.
• Contact: 02 657 5400
• Romance at The Royal Orchid, Hilton Abu Dhabi – Enjoy an Asian Style four-course menu for AED 199 per person, including a glass of pink fizz. Contact: 02 681 1900
• Valentines offer in Fairways – Treat your lady to a rose and a glass of bubbles on arrival, then enjoy a buffet dinner offering a lobster main course for just AED 580 per couple. Contact: 02 616 9999
• Dinner under the stars at Latitude, Yas Viceroy – Enjoy a romantic four-course meal under the stars this Valentine’s Day atop the five-star luxury Yas Viceroy. Priced at AED 650 per loved-up couple. Contact: 02 656 0000
• Love is in the Air at Tamara Café, Ayla Hotel Al Ain – A classy coffee lounge featuring limited edition heart-shaped cakes and free red roses. Plus three lucky couples will even get to eat for free! Contact: 03 761 01111

Not in the mood for love? Then boycott Valentine’s Day and try

• Friends Night out at Bravo, Sheraton – Enjoy tapas dinner in family-style dining with free flowing selected Spanish drinks and music from a live guitarist for just AED 155. Contact: 02 677 3333
• Head over to NRG Sports café at Le Méridien Hotel, happy hour starts at 4pm. Contact: 02 656 2000
• Try single’s night at Amerigo’s Mexican bar and restaurant, Park Inn Yas Island – Enjoy free flowing Mexican drinks all night and indulge in a four-course meal with friends. AED230. Contact: 02 657 5400