Embrace Full Hearts and Full Bellies as JRG Dubai Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Dubai, UAE - Love is in the fare at JRG Dubai this February, as the emirate’s leading homegrown restaurant management company announces a city-wide spread of romantic food and beverage options to satisfy all Valentine’s Day tastes and budgets.

Among the options, lovers can treat one another to an exclusive above-the-ocean experience at Pierchic, a traditional Venetian Valentine’s at Segreto, or a luxurious Lebanese feast from upscale restaurant Al Nafoorah.  Add in a five-course sharing dinner at Pai Thai, hearty Italian dishes from Trattoria Toscana, themed weekend brunch at Hillhouse Brasserie, or an indulgent American feast at Perry & Blackwelder’s – and JRG Dubai has Valentine’s Day sorted.

Here’s a round-up of the venues and offerings:

Pai Thai

Nestled among the peaceful, winding waterways of Madinat Jumeirah, Pai Thai offers a truly authentic Thai experience served bursting with flavours. The venue will be decked out with dreamy Valentine’s decorations on February 14^th, while Wanthakan (the venue’s professional Thai dancer) will be on hand to entertain guests throughout the evening.

Valentine’s Day package: All tiered packages include a five-course dining experience available 14^th February from 6pm onwards; a welcome bouquet for ‘her’; and a soap carving experience that offers guests a souvenir for the day. For additional offerings across each tiered package:

• Platinum Package: Dhs3,500 per couple offers you a special curated journey starting with a limousine pick-up; a private Abra decked with rose petals to set the mood for guests as they journey through the Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s waterways to a front terrace seating at Pai Thai overlooking the same stunning canals; a bottle of rosé bubbly; selected premium beverage on arrival along with a special Valentine’s cocktail
• Gold Package: Dhs2,500 per couple including front terrace seating overlooking Madinat Jumeirah waterways, one bottle of bubbly on arrival, one selected premium beverage in addition to one special Valentine’s cocktail per person
• Silver Package: Dhs1,500 per couple includes terrace seating overlooking Madinat Jumeirah waterways, two glasses of rosé bubbly on arrival, selected regular beverages and one special Valentine’s cocktail per person

Segreto

Hidden amid Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s waterways and summer houses, experience an authentic Venetian Valentine’s journey at one of Dubai’s best kept secrets. Serving a four-course menu of handcrafted and authentic Italian cuisine, a live Italian singer will also serenade guests on the terrace under the Arabian stars.

Valentine’s Day package:

• Four-Course Dining Experience available 14^th February 6.30pm onwards

Dhs700 per couple including a welcome Bellini cocktail on arrival

Dhs850 per couple including a Bellini cocktail on arrival and free-flowing prosecco

Perry & Blackwelder’s Original Smokehouse

Inspired by the BBQ traditions of the Deep South, Dubai’s favourite American Smokehouse is putting a supersized spin on the most romantic night of the year. Perfect to enjoy among friends and couples alike, share the love with a carefully-crafted three-course sharing menu of P&B’s indulgent favourites and special Valentine’s freakshakes (created with alcohol) to share. Retro romance movies will play in the background, with popular ballads blasted out by Lady J and the Royal Vagabonds.

Valentine’s Day package:

• Three course sharing menu, available 14^th December 6pm-11pm

Dhs275pp (food only)

Pierchic

Resting atop the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf from its home at Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Pierchic offers the most romantic dining experience in Dubai. Take February 14^th to a whole new level with an immersive seafood adventure and a classical live duo of harpist and flute player amidst stunning views of the Burj al Arab. Thinking of proposing? There’s no better spot.

Valentine’s Day package:

• Four-course dining experience available 14^th February 6pm onwards and includes a professional photography experience gifting loved ones a memory to cherish

Front Row Gold Package: Dhs5,800 per couple including guaranteed window seating and free flowing rosé bubbly

Silver Premium Package: Dhs3,200 per couple including free flow bubbly

Bronze Standard Package: Dhs2,500 per couple including free-flowing organic house grape

*Reservations required; a la carte bookings available between 6-7pm or 10:30pm until 11:30pm

Hillhouse Brasserie

Boulangerie by day, brasserie by night, Hillhouse Brasserie is the latest addition to Dubai’s culinary scene and is already one of the city’s most exciting and talked about new restaurants. Celebrations kick off with a ‘House of Love’ Thursday evening brunch perfect for couples.

The ‘House of Love’ brunch:

Thursday: Available 14^th December 6pm-11pm for couples

Dhs395pp for a six-course dining experience (food only)

Al Nafoorah

An award-winning Dubai institution, Al Nafoorah at Jumeirah Emirates Towers is offering an authentic four-course Lebanese dining experience with a live Arabic band to get diners in the mood.

Valentine’s Day package:

• Four-Course Dining Experience available 14^th February 6pm-11pm

Dhs300 per person including a dessert station

Trattoria Toscana

Italian romance abounds at the rustic yet vibrant trattoria located waterside in Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Inspired by the country of love, the four-course dining experience has been created especially for the occasion. Guests start their journey by stepping on board a charming abra and sailing through the Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s waterways. Think dishes including seared scallops and four cheese filled Panzerotti to Mediterranean Seabass, an Italian accordion player will be on site to provide soothing tunes throughout the night.

Valentine’s Day package:

• Four-Course Dining Experience available 14^th February 12pm onwards

Dhs420 per couple for food only

Dhs250 per couple for an exclusive beverage package including three selected cocktails or glasses of grape per person

The Duck Hook

Golf lovers, dog lovers and general fun-lovers should head to JRG Dubai’s new sporting country-style gastropub – The Duck Hook - at Dubai Hills Golf Club where the venue’s daily happy hour will be in full swing between 3-8pm. Selected drinks start at just AED33, while guests can quench their thirst with a bottle of house grape for just Dhs150 and a bottle of sparkling Italian bubbles for Dhs185.

Flow

Who said Valentine’s Day was only couples? Show yourself the love you deserve with Flow’s carefully-crafted limited menu between 10-16^th February. The heart-healthy dishes include:

• Paleo Granola – Rich in nuts & seeds thereby high in omega3 fatty acids that reduce heart disease risk factors
• Pan-Roasted Cobia Fish – High in Omega3s and 6s that decrease diastolic blood pressure
• Mixed Berry Smoothie – A good source of anti-oxidants that protect against the oxidative stress that can contribute to heart disease
• Wholewheat Chocolate Zucchini Cake – Rich in dark chocolate, this cake is high in flavonoids that can reduce plaque in the arteries.
• Carrot & Quinoa Salad – Full of wholegrains, this can lower cholesterol and therefore reduce the disk of stroke

For more information or to make a booking, please email JRGReservations@jumeirah.com, call 800666353.

About JRG Dubai

JRG Dubai was established in 2015 as the global restaurant management company of the Jumeirah Group. As experienced F&B leaders, JRG Dubai operates and develops restaurants and dining outlets ranging from home-grown high-end, premium-casual, casual dining venues, and lounges.

The current JRG Dubai portfolio includes Al Nafoorah, Flow, Pai Thai, Perry & Blackwelder’s, Pierchic, Segreto, The Noodle House, and Trattoria Toscana. Combined, JRG Dubai represents a number of branches worldwide, with the group continually developing its brands through a series of refurbishments, menu overhauls, talent acquisition and marketing excellence.