UAE, Dubai– Whether it’s new love, or a long-running romance, you can spoil your loved one with romantic packages at Meliã Desert Palm, Member of Meliã Collection Dubai’s boutique polo resort nestled amidst a lush 160-acre estate. Executive Chef, Gaston Silva Herrera and his team have crafted a spectacular menu for the night, and while some will come for the food, the property has also created a stay package for the Valentine’s weekend.
Making the most of Dubai’s balmy weather, the romantic set-menu will be served in RARE Oakwood fire-grill on 14th February form 7 pm to 11 pm for 1300 AED per couple. With the stage set for romance, the three-course menu will be paired with three types of grape. Guests can start their dinner with mini soup à l’oignon as well as chilled cucumber and horseradish gazpacho with crab salad and pickled white radish, or asparagus “A La Sal” with endives and Dijon dressing paired with Grosset Polish Hill Riesling.
While the main course can be a choice of roast duck breast with peach, turnip and duck croustillants with Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir or steamed cod with curried mussels and carrots. For those looking at a vegetarian option, confited mushrooms, onion mousseline, garlic cream, roasted beetroot and three versions of potatoes topped with vegetarian gravy and paired with Mud House Pinot Gris. Love birds will end their passionate evening with dark cherry souffle with clotted cream ice cream, dark chocolate sauce, and Scavi & Ray Prosecco.
Those looking for a Valentine’s weekend getaway can book two-night’s stay in a lavish one-bedroom private pool villa from 11th to 13th February complete with romantic flower setup and four course Valentine’s dinner at RARE on the 12th February. This package is priced at 5,999 AED per couple including daily breakfast for two in the villa.