22 Romantic Things to Do in Dubai

There is no better way of exploring Dubai than indulging in a traditional Desert Safari. Enjoy a spectacular camping experience at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve once you pitch the luxury tents gear up for a mouth-watering barbeque dinner. Relish the lip-smacking charcoal cooked Middle- Eastern cuisine while enjoying a delightful belly dance performed by the trained artists and dancers. Sleep under the star decked sky while enthralling in this amazing activity that provides you with true flavours of Dubai. You will be transferred for the exotic camping activity via legendary 4*4 vehicles. Your entire desert camping will be led by a trained guide who will ensure that you have the best and the finest experience. 

Highlights: Enjoy a dune bashing session while exploring the desert. Satiate your adventure thirst by embarking on quad biking or sand skiing session led by trained instructors and guides. For those who wish to know more about the traditional desert, lifestyle can indulge in henna painting, sheesha and exciting camel rides. End the day with Middle-Eastern cuisine and the traditional Arabian Coffee. 

Price: Approximate price starts from 252.455 AED

While you are visiting Dubai there you cannot miss the one and only camel safari. Camel safari is one of the most favored activities in Dubai. Get a chance to explore some of the unknown places in Dubai with a camel safari. Make a stride back in time and experience Dubai as it was 50 years prior. Your camel safari will take you on a dazzling 45 min travel through the abandon on a conventional camel escort. 

This is the most legitimate approach to follow the strides of Bedouin explorers. As the sun sets, appreciate a falconry show, watch an Arabic bread-production exhibition, and get a henna tattoo. Complete with a 4-course supper under the stars joined by Arabian moving and music. There are different packages which you can choose from according to different tour operators.

Highlights: Your camel safari tour will take you through different places. You will also get a chance to enjoy some delicious meals there. Don’t miss your chance to admire the amazing falcons during this amazing activity.

Timing: Opens from 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM.

Price: The approximate price starts from 500 AED.

Difficulty level: Moderate

This luxury dinner date provides its guest with a true experience of ‘Living life king size’. The guests will be transferred to the specific location via legendary Mercedes/ Land Rover – the vehicle that onsets your luxurious experience.The entire activity will be supervision by a trained guide who will ensure that you have the best of your private moments along with enjoy the real flavors of desert life. Explore the exotic wildlife as you will make your way through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Finally, reach your scheduled private set-up adorned inside the exclusive land of the Royal desert.

Duration: Afternoon until early evening.

Price: The approximate price starts from 1,500 AED per couple

Dubai provides you with the best night beauty in all possible forms, once the sun drops get ready for a delightful night safari under the supervision of a trained guide who will ensure you are safe as well you the relish your night exploration of the desert and the nocturnal species that you are most likely to see during this trip.

Enjoy a spectacular telescope views of the mesmerizing night sky decked with billions of stars in a star gazing experience like never before. 

Timings: The duration is likely to vary with different tour operators. However, the average time of the activity is approximately 5 hours and begins in the evening. The experience can be availed on request via tour operators in Dubai.

Highlights: This delightful activity is conducted on ever-so-stylish legendary vintage Land Rover. Enjoy the spectacular views with night-vision binoculars and head lamps.

Soar over the spectacular Dubai desert away from all the glamor and glitz of the city and take a peaceful and relaxing ride in a hot air balloon while you can marvel various attractions of the Dubai deserts. Gaze in awe at some spectacular desert vistas while enjoying an hour in the air, and then return to the ground to celebrate the flight. 

Each basket holds a maximum of 24 people and there’s plenty of room for you to sight-see comfortably as you soar up and away. There are various companies that offer hot air balloon tours and this activity can be availed all year round.

Location: Most of these amazing hot air balloon tours take off from Al Ain Road of the area of the Dubai Desert Conservative Reserve. 

Price: Approximate price starts from 1000 AED.

Taking a helicopter ride through the scenic and modern city of Dubai is a privilege. Marvel at the Dubai skyline from an aerial view and visit various iconic destinations like the Burj Khalifa and The Palm Jumeirah. Sip on a complimentary soda, tea or coffee as you listen to a safety briefing, and when the time comes, meet your experienced pilot. With an experienced pilot at the controls, settle into a 5-passenger helicopter and soar above the best sights. Glide over The World, the man-made archipelago in the Persian Gulf shaped like a map; and snap photos as your pilot points out the main landmarks. You can also use these helicopter services for other than sightseeing, you can arrange a private pick up for your CEO or even gift it to someone for their birthday.

Highlights: You will soar over the skies and visit various destinations like the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, The World Islands, Wild Wadi and much more.

Price: Approximate price starts from 600 AED.

Experience ultimate luxury while you engage in a dinner cruise. What can be better than cruising on a beautiful boat, exploring the city of Dubai from the waters and indulging in a lavish dinner? Dinner cruises or dhow cruises are quite famous in Dubai and each one outdoes the other with amazing ambiance, entertainment, and vibes. Pass top Dubai attractions including the Clock Tower and Al Maktoum Bridge, and the dinner cruises offer a whole lot more apart from lavish delicious dinner, you are in store for live music shows, breathtaking sightseeing and much more.

Location: Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek are the two locations where these cruises headline. 

Price: Approximate 700 AED to 1000 AED for two.

Experience spectacular views of Dubai’s skyscrapers, beaches and architectural wonders on a 40-minute seaplane flight. Step aboard a state-of-the-art Cessna seaplane and thrill as you swoop around top Dubai attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab and palm-shaped island archipelago of the Palm Jumeirah. The flight takes you over the World Island to witness how its islands mark out countries and continents from above and fly over Jebel Ali, Dubai Marina, and other famous landmarks.

Location: Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Jebel Ali or Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club; option selected at booking. 

Price: Approximate price starts from 1700 AED

Desert Safari Dubai is undoubtedly the only and best safari provider in Dubai. A must for everyone who is visiting UAE. A memory to share with your family and friends back home, we recommend it highly and it will be worth every penny spent. This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination, a camel farm. Stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching the campsite where you will have the opportunity to camelback ride, sand boarding and trying out a henna design. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and Shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). 

Highlights: Belly dancing shows and lavish buffet dinner with veg and non-veg options.

Operational Hours: Daily from 3.30 PM to 9.30 PM.

Price: Approximate price ranges from 150 AED to 300 AED

Fun moments are something that no one wants to miss. And Dubai’s Wild Wadi water Park is surely the right choice. The excellence of such a fun filled park is that it allows everyone to have a wild time and special moments for couples to take back as lovable memories. The entrance fee to the water park depends on a person’s height. Though, tourists staying in Jumeirah Beach Hotel are allowed to have a complimentary entrance.

Highlight: Apart from enjoying a plethora of rides in this destination, the couple can enjoy cabana rides as well. Guests can choose to deposit money towards magnetic guest wristbands which eliminate the requirement of carrying wallets throughout the park for buying food and beverage. Wild Wadi's two main restaurants are the Julshan's Burgers and Dogs and the Juha's Family Kitchen. Both the restaurants serve delicious burgers, mouth watering shawarmas, tasty fried chicken, fresh salads, and sandwiches.

Claw is one stop destination that promises amazing food and some super 80’s classic’s at its new movie nights. What makes this place unique is not their vintage movie collection but their customized food and drinks menu depending upon the movie that is being screened for the night. Well, so all the Bond Lovers get ready to gulp down those sparkling Martinis. 

Location: CLAW, Souk Al Bahar Bridge, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 

Timings: Movie screenings usually begins at 08:00 PM, however, the scheduled movies list is released monthly. 

Price:  300 AED, the price includes all food and drinks while it is recommended to make prior bookings before you hop into this awesome delight.

First ice lounge in the Middle East, Chillout Bar showcases a beautiful fusion of sub-zero temperatures along with a unique interior design that matches well with the entire concept. Before they hop into the lounge that is maintained at 5 degrees temperatures, guests are advised to stay in the buffer zone for a couple of minutes so that they get acclimatised with the temperature.

Timings: The lounge opens from 10:00 AM till 10:00 PM on Saturdays till Wednesdays and from 10:00 AM till 12:00 in the midnight on Thursdays and Fridays. 

Price: 75 AED for adults and 35 AED for children aged 5-13 years. The lounge provides a complimentary admission to children below 5 years age. The mentioned price includes a welcome drink and thermal clothing which includes – jacket, woollen gloves, shoes and socks (as per the requirement)

STAY aka 'Simple Table AllénoYannick' is the masterpiece designed by French master chef Yannick Alleno. A must try the experience, this fine restaurant offers an impressive décor and service that is bound to stun its guests. Following the French tradition of fine dining, this glamorous restaurant intends to allure you with its scrumptious French cuisine and an elegant dining experience. Enthrall in a delightful experience, witness the beautiful decoration of the dishes that are prepared and assembled right in front of the guests. 

Location: The Palm - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 

Cuisine: French 

Timings: Open every day from 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

Price: Approximate price for two is 600 AED

Sensasia Urban Spa: Dubai is not just a place of skyscrapers or a home to the desert. It offers romantic spa dates too, that augments the charm of a relationship. With numerous spa salons offering quaint services, the Sensasia Urban Spa is one of the prominent choices. The treatment calls for using a honey-based body polish, a warm milk, honey, black sesame and almond oil wrap. Further to this, a 60-minute full-body massage is carried out. This romantic spa massage is formulated to provide exfoliating and moisturized skin.

Highlight: The UAE’s largest independent spa chain, the Sensasia Urban Spa offers the most decadent pamper package called the Bee My Honey spa at the heart-fluttering rate. It is a complete top-to-toe relaxation massage one can dream to experience. The experience begins with a honey-based body polish. It is followed by warm milk, honey, black sesame and almond oil wrap, topped off with a full body massage for an hour. It is extremely popular among both SensAsia’s male and female clients. Bee My Honey massage is the perfect choice for the couples.

Cost: 1140 Dirhams for First Session, Second Session is free

Adding a touch of excitement to a romantic holiday in Dubai, Horse Riding at Al Dhabi Stable is quite in vogue. Indeed, the couples can hire horses and enjoy a ride around. Well, this is not all; add a more of fun to the honeymoon by taking horse riding lessons from the experts at Al Dhabi Stable. As an effective riding school, this place is a must visit in the heart of Jumeirah. Already know horse riding? Get the skills fine-tuned here for a different experience. It is one of the most fun-filled and romantic things to do in Dubai. The costs of the riding sessions depend on a visitor’s need.

Highlight: For experiencing horse riding in the actual desert, then the firm location on the outer bypass road is an awesome zone. Be it a sunrise ride or a sunset one, a couple is surely going to love it due to its awesomeness and the ambiance.

Cost: 180 Dirhams for 60 minutes.

How about measuring the coral waters of Dubai in a yacht with beloved? Well, add some charming moments to the honeymoon with a romantic dinner cruise on a yacht. The couple can take a package that includes a three-hour cruise with a three-course meal, unlimited soft beverages, romantic table setting beautified with flowers and candles. It is a one such dinner cruise that will mesmerize the couples and boost the love between two. One can explore marinas authentically.

Highlight: The yacht ride will seem to be amazing for the lovers as they are well kept and very clean. The yachts are well equipped with fridges, grills, towels, soft drinks and everything one needs. The most important thing is that the crew of a Yacht is very professional and treats the guests with hospitality.

What could be a better way to spend your evening with your beloved than a dinner cruise. Well in Dubai Bateaux Dinner Cruise is definitely going to make your night a memorable one. Bateaux Dubai is a selective, extensive in-entryway cooled drifting restaurant with an in the open air deck to empower visitors to encounter the genuine miracles of Dubai by water. With an adaptable floor and capacity to have up 230 seated or 300 standing guests, Bateaux Dubai is perfect for cozy suppers, exquisite soirees or wonderful occasions. 

Spend some time with your beloved in the most elegant way. Pass Dubai attractions including the Clock Tower and Al Maktoum Bridge, and appreciate a 3-course gourmet supper serenaded by a piano player. I am sure you will never want to come back from this place.

Nothing can be more romantic than holding the hands of beloved and walking on the golden sands of Jumeirah beach or Dubai Marine Beach. And do not forget to catch an exotic glimpse of sunsets. Definitely, it is one of the most loved moments spent by couples in Dubai.

Highlight: Apart from having romantic walks on the beaches, the couples can enjoy the thrilling water sports. The water sports include water skiing, windsurfing, and sailing. One will find fantastic beach side for hanging out. Collecting shells can be great fun. Making footprints on the sandy beaches are surely going to remind the couples of their childhoods.  Sunbathing and doing picnic can be great fun there.

Cost: The cost is going to be around 300 Dirhams per person on a day. 

Crossing the Dubai Creek is a really popular mode of transport for the city’s residents and it’s tourists, the boats used are small motorized taxi’s called Abras. They can hold around 20 people and offer the cheapest and fastest means of transport between Deria and Bur Dubai. Forget expensive cruises this is the real way to see the Creek. 

Location: Motorized abras currently operates in two main routes across Dubai Creek - Deira route and the Bur Dubai route. There are four stations: two on the Deira side to the north of the creek and two on the southern Bur Dubai side.

Highlights: Attractions and places of interest near the abra routes include Dubai Museum, the Heritage and Diving Village, the Old Souk, Perfume Souk and the Spice Souk.

Price: The fare of the Abra is just 1 AED and is paid to the abra driver

Timings: The Bur Dubai route operates 24 hours and the Deira route operates from 5 AM to midnight. 

Money can’t buy you love, we know, but it certainly gets you an incredible amount of romance at ‘the world’s only seven-star hotel. 

Addura: It’s an ultra-exclusive private dining room that is tucked away at the back, beneath the aquarium, for a quiet and private time. Bathed in candlelight with a giant table strewn with at least 100 velvet red roses and petals and sumptuous setting with a six-course degustation menu will undoubtedly satisfy even the most discerning food connoisseurs. 

Price: The cost for a romantic dinner starts from 5,850 AED per couple

Al Iwan: In the heart of the world's tallest atrium, is Al Iwan, where you can enjoy a taste of the finest Arabic cuisine. With spectacular sea views during the day, Al Iwan is transformed into an intimate dining room by night, with sumptuous tables, flickering candles and a sumptuous four-course menu offering exquisite dishes, bespoke selection of drinks and delectable desserts. 

Price: The cost for a romantic dinner starts from 3,030 AED per couple