Celebrate Valentine's Day at home: 8 meal kits and offers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

From heart-shaped pizzas to make-your-own Thai curry, here’s how to make your evening at home a fun, romantic affair

The Sarood Valentine's Day hamper has everything you need for fondue for two. Courtesy Sarood Hospitality

Not venturing out this Valentine’s Day? There’s no need to let that get in the way of having a fun evening with your loved one. From cooking kits to home packages, a number of UAE establishments are delivering the romance right to your doorstep.

Here are some top food kits and deals to take advantage of come February 14.

Dubai

Make it cheesy with Abela & Co

Abela & Co has put together a number of love-themed treats, including cheese platters that pack in crackers, fresh fruit, dry fruit and macarons. It also has a range of heart-shaped cookies and cakes. Orders can be made anywhere in Dubai, with free delivery on all orders above Dh100.

Wednesday to Sunday, February 10 to 14; platters start at Dh190; delivery anywhere in Dubai; www.abelaonline.com

Turn up the heat with Couqley French Bistro

JLT Bistro Couqley has DIY home kits for those looking to grill up a hearty meal, but don’t quite know where to begin. There’s a steak frites kit with two 180-gram raw fillets and that special Couqley sauce, plus a burger kit complete with patties, buns and aged cheddar.

Available daily; Dh138 for steak frites and Dh78 for the burger kit; pick-up or delivery via Deliveroo across Dubai; www.couqley.ae

Whip up a storm with Fuchsia Urban Thai

If your idea of a romantic date night is cooking a meal with your better half, Fuchsia Urban Thai has Valentine’s Day kits to make the job easier. The kit has all the ingredients needed to prepare a Thai green curry for two, as well as a ready-made papaya salad, spring rolls and cashew nut chicken. They’ve even thrown in a home quiz, so you can get to know your Valentine better over the meal.

Sunday, February 14; Dh150; delivery to various locations across Dubai; www.fuchsiame.com

All about hearts with Kibsons

The online food delivery company has an array of options to help you treat your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. You can go traditional with flower bouquets or a single red rose, and pick up some heart-shaped pizzas and burgers that can be cooked at home.

Until Sunday, February 14; varying prices; 800 542 7667; www.kibsons.com

Little Italy has a deal to fall in love with

Think pizza with a romantic movie is the best way to spend Valentine’s Day? If so, Little Italy Ristorante will be serving heart-shaped pizzas all day long. The restaurant even has a package that pairs the heart-shaped pizzas with macarons and a fruit-based sparkling drink. The pizzas are available with your choice of any toppings on the menu.

Sunday, February 14; noon to midnight; pizzas for Dh49, package with macarons and drink for Dh69; delivery in various areas of Dubai; 04 385 2445; www.littleitaly.ae

Fondue for two with Sarood Hospitality

The hospitality group has put together a little hamper to make surprising your sweetheart easier. Choose from either a milk chocolate or dark chocolate fondue set with chocolate mix, brownie cubes, large marshmallows, strawberry halves and madeleines. To further set the scene, the hampers include a scented candle, dried rose petals and an assorted box of homemade chocolates and chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Wednesday to Monday, February 10 to 15; Dh245; available to order via Chatfood throughout Dubai; www.chatfood.io

Abu Dhabi

Luxury at your doorstep with Emirates Palace

The hotel has a special menu designed to take the romance into your home. Throughout February, guests can order a bespoke meal prepared by the property's chefs, with dishes such as char-grilled prime tenderloin, half lobster and salmon steak available to be delivered to the doorstep. The package includes fresh flowers and a bottle of non-alcoholic beverage from Bateel.

Until Sunday, February 28; Dh995; Emirates Palace; 02 690 9000; www.mandarinoriental.com

Afternoon tea with Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

The hotel is helping couples have a teatime tryst for two with its “From Paris with Love” offer. Guests can enjoy an afternoon tea experience – with plenty of sweet and savoury bite-size treats available – at home with the help of a special takeaway afternoon set.

Daily; until February 28; Dh380 for two; Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort; 028114444

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