This Valentine’s Day, romance at Al Hudayriyat Island is doing its own thing — no stiff rules, no awkward set-menu pressure, just good food, good vibes, and water views doing most of the flirting for you. Enter Nalu and Ilios, two waterfront favourites in Abu Dhabi serving up Valentine’s Day the way it should be: relaxed, expressive, and very Instagram-worthy.
Whether you’re a “let’s order whatever we want” couple or a “give me the full candlelit experience” duo, there’s a table with your name on it.
Nalu: Sweeping Valentine’s Moments by the Waves
If your idea of romance includes ocean air, laid-back vibes, and zero dining rules, Nalu is calling your name. On Friday, 14 February, this surf-side hotspot ditches the traditional Valentine’s script entirely. No fixed menus. No forced timelines. Just relaxed à la carte dining all day, where you order what you love and celebrate at your own pace.
To sweeten the mood (literally), Nalu is debuting a limited-edition Valentine’s dessert that’s equal parts cute and indulgent. O Kou Aloha (AED 40) — which means “Your Love” in Hawaiian — is a heart-shaped beauty layered with mixed berries, lychee parfait, vanilla frangipane sponge, and compote. Romantic, but not over-the-top. Exactly the vibe.
Drinks? Oh, they understood the assignment.
- Salted Kiss is a refreshing grapefruit mocktail with lime, rosemary, and a smoky salt finish — crisp, flirty, and dangerously easy to sip.
- Forbidden Passion brings the drama with vodka, strawberry, amaretto, bitters, and silky foam. Basically Valentine’s Day in a glass.
Bonus points: every woman receives a complimentary rose, because small gestures still matter.
Event Details
Valentine’s Day at Nalu
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Location: Nalu, Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Reservations:
Email: reservations@nalusurfclubuae.com
Website: https://www.surfabudhabi.com/nalu
Tel: 02 419 8509
WhatsApp: 056 509 7272
Instagram: @nalu_restaurant
Ilios: Mediterranean Romance from Day to Night
At Ilios, Valentine’s Day isn’t just dinner — it’s a full-day Mediterranean love affair. Whether you start with lunch and pool access, drift into sunset dining, or go all-in with a candlelit evening by the water, the experience bends to your mood (and not the other way around).
On Saturday, 14 February, Ilios presents a specially curated four-course Valentine’s set menu designed for lingering conversations and “shall we order another drink?” moments. Priced at AED 700 per couple, it includes a bottle of Esprit Gassier Rosé or a non-alcoholic sparkling option. Prefer food-only? That’s AED 500 per couple — no judgement here. And yes, everything from the Valentine’s menu is also available à la carte.
The menu itself is a slow, romantic journey: refined starters like Beetroot & Citrus Medley and the Platter of Love, followed by a creamy Saffron Risotto that deserves its own love letter. Mains bring the wow with Australian Black Angus striploin or Carabineros with homemade tagliolini.
Dessert steals the spotlight — choose between The Flower of Love, a rose-shaped showstopper, or a heart-shaped chocolate dessert designed to be cracked open at the table, revealing delicate chocolate bonbons inside. Yes, it’s dramatic. Yes, you’ll film it.
Throughout the day, a resident DJ keeps things lively, with a live singer stepping in at sunset and carrying the romance well into the evening. Also yes — complimentary roses for all women here too.
Ilios
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Location: Ilios Restaurant, Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Valentine’s Set Menu:
AED 700 per couple
AED 500 per couple (food only)
Reservations:
Email: reservations@iliosbeachclubuae.com
Website: www.surfabudhabi.com/ilios
Tel: 02 419 8508
WhatsApp: 056 509 7272
Instagram: @ilios.abudhabi
So… Which Valentine Are You?
Free-flowing waves and à la carte freedom at Nalu, or a sun-to-candlelight Mediterranean romance at Ilios? Either way, Al Hudayriyat Island is officially setting the bar high for Valentine’s Day 2026.
Pick your vibe, book your table, and let the water views do the rest.
