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I have always thought that Dubai is a city that wakes up after the sun goes down. Many people regard it as one of the most popular romantic destinations in the Middle East with something to do constantly at night. Whether walking on the Marina Walk or having dinner in the world’s tallest building, the city glows at night uniquely suitable for couples looking for adventure, romance, or just some lone time together.
Dubai’s nightlife is very vibrant and every time my partner and I go out at night, we find something exciting to do. Romantic getaways from candle-lit dinners to late-night desert safaris make it easy for any couple to find fulfillment in Dubai. Here is a guide to some of the most enjoyable ways to spend a night with your loved one in Dubai.
Luxurious Dinner Cruises
Dhow Dinner Cruise in Dubai Marina
The Dhow Dinner Cruise is one of the best things to do during a date night I always recommend it to couples. One has to agree that there’s something utterly romantic in the idea of yachting in the sea and eating on the deck with the stars above you. Dhow boats are traditionally made from wood and are designed with high-quality accessories, offering comfortable decoration with a touch of Arabian style. The Dubai skyline as seen from the water, with the giant Ain Dubai Ferris Wheel and all the sky-touching skyscrapers across me was truly stunning.
- Price: AED 120-350 per person depending on the package selected.
- Special Offers: Some of them give couples special discounts for those who book in advance or on the occasion of some special dates, like their anniversary.
- Highlights: live Tanoura dance performance, international buffets, Arabian food, and stunning views.
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Luxury Yacht Charter for Private Dinners
For something even more luxurious and personal, there is nothing better than hiring a yacht and taking a dinner around Palm Jumeirah or Dubai Creek. It is the kind of celebration I shared with my partner on one of our anniversary, and I can tell it was a memorable night. You can make all kinds of choices, from what to eat for dinner to where to go, so it becomes highly individualized. There are quite several outstanding companies that provide Luxury Yacht Charter for Private Dinners for couples in Dubai. Here are some of the best yacht rental providers in the city:
1. Xclusive Yachts
Xclusive Yachts is one of the leading yacht rental companies in Dubai offering premium services as well as numerous choices of yachts. They provide the services of hiring private yachts for special occasions that may require crew and catering services. They are known to have a fleet of boats, from luxury yachts to more intimate boats suitable for a dinner date.
- Price: Depends on the number of hours and other conditions, but it is about AED 1,500 for a 2-hour charter.
- Special Features: Personalized dinner menu, professional staff, incredible sightseeing along the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.
2. Royal Yachts
Royal Yachts is one of the other popular companies specializing in luxury yacht rental services in Dubai. They provide unique services such as private dinner on board their fleet of luxury yachts where everything can be arranged according to one’s taste. From the interior décor to the high quality of the food offered to the guests, they are ideal for couples who want to have an unforgettable night.
- Price: It costs between AED 1,200 – 2,000 for a 2-hour yacht charter.
- Special Features: Delightful boat cruise along the Dubai coast, professional catering, as well as personalizing services depending on the event.
3. Seven Yachts
Seven Yachts is an exclusive private yacht charter company in Dubai that focuses on offering special couples’ dinners and other services. They have luxurious amenities on their yachts, and they have options on special occasions such as an anniversary, proposal, or romantic evening. They are famous for their scenic routes, which pass by the most sightseeing attractions like Burj Al Arab and Atlantis, The Palm.
- Price: AED 1,500-3,000 for a 2-hour private charter.
- Special Features: Customization of services and products, luxurious food and drink services, and close access to high-quality yachts equipped with all possible comforts.
Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Stargazing
1. Platinum Heritage
Depending on the feedback of the customers, Platinum Heritage is one of the leading luxury desert safari companies in Dubai. They offer and promote real and environmentally friendly desert activities, both evening and overnight desert tours. In this regard, Platinum Heritage is famous, especially among couples as they provide luxurious services such as private settings, fine dining, and professional tour guides.
- Evening Desert Safari: The package includes an evening wildlife drive in a classic Land Rover, Bedouin-style camp, Falconry, and BBQ dinner. There is dancing and singing as a part of entertainment but it is mostly cultural than recreational, and the tented dinner with a view of the desert is as real as it gets.
- Overnight Desert Safari: Their overnight safari can bring couples closer to each other by spending the night in the middle of the desert in a comfortable and private Bedouin encampment with a personal butler.
- Price: Costs AED 595 per person for the evening trip and AED 1,750 per person for the overnight trip.
- Special Features: Luxury and sustainability, exclusive private tents, guided stargazing with telescopes, professional local guides, and desert wildlife spotting.
2. Arabian Adventures
Another famous desert safari company is Arabian Adventures which provides a variety of tour and travel packages, especially for couples – BBQ dinners, one can spend the night there as well. Thanks to their hardworking staff, and commitment to providing good and quality service, they are among the best desert safari services providers in Dubai.
- Evening Desert Safari: It offers an off-road experience through the dunes, camel riding, a cultural desert village visit, a BBQ dinner, and a show with belly dancing and Tanoura dancing. The experience is complemented by the friendly atmosphere of the place, which is attractive for couples.
- Overnight Desert Safari: You can participate in all the evening safaris and spend the night in the desert with a private setting, and sleeping bags then wake up to the beautiful sight of a desert sunrise.
- Price: The price for the evening safari is AED 300 per person and the price for the overnight safari is AED 950 per person.
- Special Features: Pick up and drop off for the hotels, private desert arrangements, the starlit sky for camping, and appropriate drivers for dune bashing.
3. OceanAir Travels
Desert safari trips offered by OceanAir Travels in Dubai are balanced, exciting, and highly recommended, particularly for couples in search of a romantic yet thrilling experience. Some of the services offered here are cheaper, though not cheap, as their quality is also impressive.
- Evening Desert Safari: This package comes with dune bashing, sandboarding, and camel riding exercises with a termination of the night in a Bedouin-style camp providing a BBQ dinner. Their evening safari is usually accompanied by live cultural activities such as Tanoura or fire dance performances.
- Overnight Desert Safari: Their overnight package continues the trip with overnight accommodation in the desert accompanied by a comfortable camp, an early morning desert tour, and breakfast.
- Price: Ranges from AED 200 per person for an evening safari, and AED 500 per person for an overnight safari.
- Special Features: Well-arranged prices for tours, a combination of active and passive recreation, cultural shows, and the hospitality of the guides.
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Romantic Fine Dining Spots
Atmosphere at Burj Khalifa
Atmosphere, situated on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, is the most romantic restaurant in Dubai in terms of couples’ dining. My partner and I had our first date dinner at this place in Dubai and the beauty of the city from the top is breathtaking. The restaurant also has a complete high-end menu that includes both superior international and local meal options, plus the aesthetic of the restaurant is quite luxurious.
- Price: AED 700-1,000 per person.
- Special Offers: Sometimes, there are specific festivities like Valentine’s, which might have certain unique dishes on the menu.
- Highlights: Eating in a skyscraper, windows reaching to the floor and ceiling that presented breathtaking panorama and an extraordinary high-quality meal.
Pierchic at Al Qasr
This Award-winning Italian cuisine located on a private pier, overlooking the Arabian Gulf is ideal for couples who are seeking a quiet but beautiful restaurant. It provides fine views of the Burj Al Arab and their menu is mainly based on seafood. The experience of dining at this restaurant is surreal with the sound of waves crashing against the shore and a calm sea breeze blowing across the dining area. Personally, I think this was one of my best and quite possibly one of the most romantic dinner experiences in Dubai.
- Price: AED 600-900 per person.
- Special Offers: Sometimes they offer couples’ dining packages that include features like a 3-course meal and wine.
- Highlights: Views of the Arabian Gulf, sumptuous dining over water, and an exquisite menu.
Nighttime Attractions and Shows
La Perle by Dragone
For a fancy date night that is filled with art and entertainment, La Perle by Dragone is a mesmerizing show that will enchant both of you. Offering an integrated performing arts experience, La Perle showcases aerial performances, stunts, and spectacular visuals in the specially designed theatre in Al Habtoor City. I must say that my partner and I were entranced by the acrobatics and the great visuals. It is more suitable for couples who want a night out filled with culture, art, and theatre.
- Price: From AED 400 to AED 800 per individual depending on the seating section.
- Special Offers: There are special tariffs for couples or when booking through certain platforms.
- Highlights: Lively dance and acrobatics, creative design of theatre, and a captivating and spectacular evening.
Dubai Fountain Shows
1. The Dubai Fountain
Situated at the feet of the tallest structure on earth, Burj Khalifa, and alongside The Dubai Mall, The Dubai Fountain is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city. There is an impressive water show organized with the help of floodlights to the sounds of musical compositions, ranging from pop hits to Arabian themes. The duration of each show is approximately 5 minutes. The water fountains are thrown up to 150 meters high, therefore when joined with the lights and music show, it forms an excellent sight to behold for the people.
- Show Times:
- Afternoon: 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM (except Fridays: 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM)
- Evening: Every 30 minutes from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- Highlights: The fountain is lit by 6600 lights and has 25 color projectors placed at the control center. The songs can be of any genre from the popular to the classical such as “Time to Say Goodbye” and ‘Thriller’.
2. The Palm Fountain
Situated in The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Fountain is now the largest in the world. It displays spectacular water shows with music dances and melodies from various parts of the globe. This fountain covers an area of more than 1,400 square meters of seawater and contains over 3000 LED lights, which is spectacular. The duration of each show is about 3 minutes.
- Show Times: Every 30 minutes from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- Highlights: The Palm Fountain is particularly large and consists of colorful lit water fountains that can shoot water up to a height of 105 meters. The show consists of a mixture of famous songs at the international and regional level which entertains the visitors with different songs in the evening.
Conclusion
Night entertainment is one of the most shared experiences that a couple can have in Dubai, where luxury, adventure, and romance meet. If you’re interested in a quiet night on a yacht, a thrilling night in the desert, or anything in between, Dubai has you covered. For those looking for romantic and stylish locations, eating in skyscraper restaurants like Atmosphere in Burj Khalifa or Pierchic is truly a dream, where guests will be able to see beautiful views, taste exquisite dishes, and enjoy the fairytale mood. Thus, these venues embody Dubai’s over-the-top image and provide an ideal setting for an evening of love and amorous feelings.
The nightlife of Dubai maintains flexibility and variety, to preserve a cultural appeal coupled with luxury. Couples always guarantee a memorable experience in Dubai, given the extensive variety of evening activities. This means that the magic of this city at night, together with the best entertainment in the world, can create countless great romantic moments.
FAQs
- What is the most romantic place in Dubai for couples to spend a very romantic night?
It is quite difficult to choose, however, for something extremely romantic, I recommend dinner on a yacht in the Marina area or dinner at Atmosphere in the tallest building in the world the Burj Khalifa.
- Are there any affordable activities that couples can do at night in Dubai?
Yes, a visit to the Dubai Fountain Show and a leisurely walk along the Marina or at JBR is perfect in terms of cost.
- Is it possible to book specific desert safari trips for couples only?
Of course, there are always special offers from tour operators for individual or couples-only tours, which may also include a night in the desert and stargazing.
- When should I make a reservation for yacht dinners or private charters?
The best time is to make a booking one week in advance, especially in peak season or occasions such as Valentine’s. It is worth mentioning that early booking incentives are frequently provided by many operators for couples.
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