6 alternative Valentine’s Day ideas to check out in Abu Dhabi

Desert trips, adventure rooms, cooking classes and more.

Dinner, a night at the cinema or just sitting at home on the sofa; are you fed up with your standard Valentine’s plans in Abu Dhabi?

Well, you’re in luck because Team Yalla is loved up and full of inspiration for what you can get up this weekend of love.

Here are six alternative Valentine’s ideas to enjoy this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

HEART OF THE DESERT

 

6 Alternative Valentine’s Day Ideas To Check Out In Abu Dhabi

 

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head for a romantic desert getaway with Desert Dune Tours. You and your partner can spend a special evening underneath the stars in an authentic Bedouin tent and tuck into a delicious barbecue dinner. For more information visit Desert Dune Tours

 

BEAT THE BARS

 

6 Alternative Valentine’s Day Ideas To Check Out In Abu Dhabi

 

Join with your partner in crime and take on Prison Island – Beat the Bars on the third floor of Abu Dhabi Mall. Take on 26 pulse-pounding rooms as you try to gain enough points to escape from the adventure room complex. For more information visit Prison Island – Beat the Bars

 

COOK UP A STORM

 

6 Alternative Valentine’s Day Ideas To Check Out In Abu Dhabi

 

Perfect your culinary skills with a sushi making class at Al Forsan International Sports Resort this Sunday. Craft you bespoke maki rolls and miso soup for a taste of love this weekend in Abu Dhabi. For more information visit Al Forsan International Sports Resort

NOTE OF LOVE

 

6 Alternative Valentine’s Day Ideas To Check Out In Abu Dhabi

 

Use the written word to express your love for your special half at the Khaleejiness exhibit at Manarat Al Saadiyat this Valentine’s weekend. Write your note privately for a bottle or declare your love out loud by adding it to the wall of love. For more information visit Manarat Al Saadiyat

 

DINE WITH THE FISHES

 

The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi: What To See

 

Determined to enjoy a dinner for your Valentine’s celebrations? Then go underneath the water with The National Aquarium for a romantic three-course meal where you will be serenaded by a violinist while you eat. For more information visit The National Aquarium

SWING A CLUB

 

6 Alternative Valentine’s Day Ideas To Check Out In Abu Dhabi

 

Enjoy a relaxing evening with your other half at Yas Links Abu Dhabi’s Toptracer range. For AED 100, you can hit golf balls and enjoy a house beverage for an hour while improving your golf swing. For more information visit Yas Link Abu Dhabi

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Matt Cassidy

When he is not hunting for the latest piece of Abu Dhabi news, Matt is ticking off his UAE bucket-list experiences (although he does love to take a break to test out the fine restaurants and bars of the capital). An armchair sports lover, he is on a personal mission to attend every sporting event in the UAE to make out for most likely missing the big one in Doha in November.