Hearty and elegant: Venues to try this Valentine's Day
Hearty and elegant: Venues to try this Valentine's Day

What better way to treat your other half than with bubbles and a one-off five-course feast at this high-rise eatery with the best views in town.

Menu highlights include burrata, spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare, calamari and a play on Canadian poutine with lobster. Couples can dive into Southern Fried Chicken and seabass or the best steak in town from Weslodge’s famous hardwood & charcoal grill (the biggest in the city), with sides such as triple-cooked chips and mac & cheese to make even the most cynical diner weak at the knees.

For the finale, “Falling in Love”is  a dessert that lives up to its name with layers of vanilla diplomat cream, strawberry compote, Victoria sponge and almond crumble.

Weslodge Valentine’s Day, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, AED850 with a bottle of Taittinger pink bubbles. For reservations call +971 4 560 1700

Clap Restaurant 

Dubai opens its doors to Clap, the largest rooftop venue in DIFC. The à la carte Japanese menu ranges from smaller plates, such as black cod bites, to mains like Japanese wagyu beef stone bowl, but if you’d prefer a full dining experience, you can opt for the Omakase menu, the Japanese translation being ‘I leave it up to you’. 

Among the 141 dishes on the huge menu, some of the most popular include the Salmon ‘Clap Cloud’ – a salmon tartare with spicy miso and poppadum,  yellowtail sashimi with tosazu dressing and wagyu beef and foie gras gyoza. A round of applause.

claprestaurant.com

Aiza

A one-stop destination for Greek-Mediterranean food, fun and drinks, complemented by warm and welcoming Greek hospitality, inspired by the Cyclades Islands, AIZA is now open at The Pointe’s East Marina, every day, from 6pm to 2am. 

aizarestaurant.com