Valentine’s Day is almost here and the pressure is on for couples to overshadow what they did last year. With such an array of options, here Preeti Bhambri, the managing director of MoneyCamel.com, a personal finance comparison website, has compiled a list of deals to suit every kind of budget. After all, romance doesn’t have to break the bank — a day at the beach, a desert picnic or a candlelit dinner at home are all ways to keep February 14 affordable. Here are some of the best offers for this Valentine’s Day:
Fly away:
If you are an Etihad Guest member, you can earn 25,000 Etihad Guest Miles when you book a ticket on Etihad.com, originating from Abu Dhabi, to any destination before February 15. Etihad Airways is also running some special deals to London, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Shanghai and Jakarta from Dh2,000 — Dh3,000, valid if you book before February 12.
A sparkling deal:
Pure Gold Jewellers are running a promotion this month for Valentine’s Day. You will receive a free solitaire pendant when you buy jewellery worth at least Dh3,999 from any of their outlets in the UAE. Participants will also be eligible to win a new Mercedes Convertible.
Win a trip to Paris:
Spend Dh500 in Paris Gallery stores across Abu Dhabi and you have the chance to win a “Trip for 2” to Paris for three days. The offer is valid until February 15.
Pampering for the ladies:
The Nail Spa is offering special Valentine’s Day packages with a complimentary box of chocolates thrown in as a bonus. The packages are reasonably priced and the offer runs the rest of the month.
Valentine Meals in Abu Dhabi for under Dh500 per couple:
• Sacci at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa has a four-course set menu on offer. You can enjoy live saxophonists and take away a box of goodies, all for Dh495 per couple.
• Choices, Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi, is introducing a Valentine's buffet inclusive of oysters, lobster, a live grilling station, sushi bar and a specially created Valentine's cake for Dh175-Dh245 per person.
• Rosebuds, Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi has an Around-the-World night on offer with an upgraded "Lovers' Buffet" at Dh200 per person.
• Bord Eau, Shangri La Hotel, Abu Dhabi is offering a fabulous six-course set menu this Valentine's Day. Couples can have a Polaroid photo of themselves taken as well — all for Dh450 per couple.
• Hoi An, also in Shangri La Hotel, Abu Dhabi is offering a three-course set menu inclusive of house beverages for Dh125 per person.
• Trader Vic's has a special French-Polynesian evening planned, with a four-course set menu inclusive of beverages at Dh245 per person.
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