Calling all traditionalists, romanticists, adventurists and even the singles as JA Resorts & Hotels has something for everyone this Valentine’s Day. With a plethora of sensational activities, tempting escapes to secluded islands, dining experiences and romantic adventures, there’s no better place to take (or meet) the one.
JA THE RESORT
Whether looking for that tailored gift for someone special, a Valentine’s dinner with a difference or taking a literal shot at love, JA The Resort has it covered this Valentine’s Day. Taking place across the iconic 5* beachfront resort, JA The Resort is the perfect backdrop to create those romantic memories that will last forever.
A Shot at Love this Valentine’s Day
Date: 13 – 16 February
Location: JA Shooting Club and Smokin’ Gun Restaurant
Details: Looking for the perfect night out for Valentine’s Day? Tired of the traditional candlelight dinner and a movie? Why not try a date with a difference and boast a better aim than Cupid at JA Shooting Club. Choose from indoor pistol or outdoor clay shooting, followed by an indulgent treat at Smokin’ Gun restaurant.
Price: AED 299 per person inclusive of a shooting session (indoor pistol or outdoor clay shooting) at JA Shooting Club, a burger and a Valentine’s crazy shake at Smokin’ Gun
Contact: +971 4 814 5604 / restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com
Tales of love under the stars at Kinara by Vikas Khanna
Date: 14 February 2023
Location: Kinara by Vikas Khanna, JA The Resort
Details: Indian history is full of stories which imparts wise words about love and how to cherish every moment of life, whether it’s the incredible tales of “LAILA-MAJNU or “HEER-RANJHA”, celebrating the madness of love. Using the medium of food and drink, Indian Michelin Star chef, Vikas Khanna has curated a Valentine’s Day set menu inclusive of a four-course menu and bottle of sparkling grape, which takes inspiration from these epic sagas.
Timing: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Price: 4-course menu with bottle of sparkling grape is AED 599 AED per couple
Contact: +971 4 814 5604 / restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com
Ocean of Love
Date: 14 February 2023
Timing: 7 PM – 10 PM
Location: Floating restaurant, JA The Resort
Price:
Set menu and bottle of sparkling grape is AED 999 per couple
Set menu and bottle of bubbly is AED 1,299 per couple
Contact: +971 4 814 5604 / restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com
Bloomin’ Breakfast
Date: 12 – 14 February 2023
Timing: 8 AM to 11 AM
Location: Tamr, JA The Resort
Details: Start the day in the most romantic way possible, with a lavish Valentine’s breakfast set on Dubai’s longest private beach served by your butler. Dishing delicious traditional and modern breakfast set menus, guests will be greeted and escorted to their romantic breakfast by the Tamr beach by their exclusive butler and spoilt with an array of delectable food.
Price:
Set menu and bottle of bubbly is AED 1599 per couple
Set menu and bottle of sparkling juice is AED 799 per couple
Contact: +971 4 814 5555 / restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com
Dining under the stars
Date: 12 – 14 February 2023
Timing: 6:30 PM to 11 PM
Location: On the beach by Captain’s Bar
Details: Capture the moment with a private romantic dinner experience on the beach with an exquisite romantic, four-course menu. Tailor the evening and select from one of the many enchanting experiences whilst unwinding in the sea fronted ambience. Savour an intimate moment with fine food, beverages, and live entertainment.
Price:
AED 3199 per couple including a bottle of house bubbly and unlimited soft beverages
AED 2499 per couple including a bottle of sparkling juice and unlimited soft beverages
Contact: +971 4 814 5604 / restaurant.reservation@jaresorts.com
Gifting options
Falling Fore You
Location: JA The Resort Golf Course
Details: Present your golf-fanatic spouse with the gift of their dreams this Valentine’s Day as JA The Resort Golf course offers a golf experience unlike any other, for an incredible price. Set apart from the hustle and bustle of the city, and only 15 minutes from Dubai Marina, JA the Resort Golf Course is uniquely landscaped with the presence of lush greenery, views of the Arabian sea and wildlife that freely roams the fairways. Valid from the date of purchase, the vouchers are available for one 18-hole round, ideal for the golf-lovers or for two 9-hole rounds, the perfect and exciting challenge for all golfing abilities.
Price:
2 X 9-hole rounds of Golf @ AED 450
1 X 18-hole round of Golf @ AED 350
Contact: +971 4 814 5046 / golf.teetimes@jaresorts.com
JA The Resort Memberships – Valentine’s Day offer
Location: JA The Resort
Details: Is there any better present than one of pure relaxation, fun, adventure and epic savings? Thought not. Which is why for Valentine’s Day, JA The Resort has discounted their annual couple’s membership to just AED 6,000, for a huge saving of AED 4,000.
Loved-up couples can sink their toes in the sand on the private 800 metre beach, splashing around playfully in the different pools, satisfying foodie cravings at the variety of restaurants and bars and trying out new activities at discounted prices.
Cost: AED 6,000
Contact: 04 814 5023 / leisure.admin@jaresorts.com
JA OCEAN VIEW
Motorino plays Cupid
With Valentine’s Day being right around the corner, renowned New York Pizzeria, Motorino is on a mission to play the ultimate matchmaker. The Italian restaurant is taking matters into its own hands to successfully match those looking to mingle and searching for love this month.
Date: 13 – 19 February 2023
Location: Motorino, JA Ocean View Hotel
Timing: From 6 PM onwards
Details: Starting from 13 February, guests visiting Motorino will be handed relationship status tags upon their arrival, which determine if diners are single and ready to mingle, in a complicated relationship or taken and just there to indulge in impeccable pizzas. The team at the restaurant will have the pleasure of playing cupid and connecting the singletons. If two strangers manage to successfully match, they will be offered a complimentary tiramisu and a glass of grape to end their first date on a sweet note. (T&Cs apply, minimum spend) In addition to Motorino’s world-famous pizzas, diners can also enjoy a special themed cocktail menu that will be available throughout the month. With delightful dinner, chilled beverages and dessert, Motorino is pulling all the stops to offer guests an unforgettable romantic night.
Booking: +971 56 216 5027 / eatout.ovh@jaresorts.com
JA HATTA FORT HOTEL
This Valentine’s Day, JA Hatta Fort Hotel has curated two exceptional offers for the ultimate couples’ escape. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Al Hajar Mountains, bring a loved one or, perhaps more importantly, your beloved dog to a unique pet-friendly resort. Dine with a pampered pooch on a dogcation or a beloved partner at a romantic chef’s table.
Puppy Love
Date: 13 to 17 February 2023
Location: JA Hatta Fort Hotel
Details: Throughout February, book a staycation in any of JA Hatta Fort Hotel’s dog-friendly rooms and celebrate the month of love together with your best friend. Enjoy a quaint outdoor picnic with special treats for a loved one and a furry-friend. Enjoy a scent-walk in fresh, natural surroundings unique to Hatta, and have a mini photoshoot at the Valentine-themed photobooth, complete with themed props.
Pricing: Starting from AED 295 for a 3-course meal for one owner and one accompanying pet dog
Contact: 04 8099 333 / reservations.hfh@jaresorts.com
Chef’s Table: Valentine Edition
Date: Throughout the month of February
Location: JA Hatta Fort Hotel
Details: Throughout Valentine’s Day season, book a range of private dining set-ups prepared in the privacy of the beautiful room balcony, or at the intimately romantic Palm Tree Garden. Magnificent speciality dishes from Jeema can be selected or choose the sublime 5-course custom menu curated specially by the Head Chef, to make it even more special.
Cost: Packages start from AED 650 per couple
Contact: 04 8099 333 / reservations.hfh@jaresorts.com
INDIAN OCEAN
Imagine being whisked away on a romantic getaway to a stunning destination this Valentine’s Day. Make that dream a reality as JA Manafaru in the Maldives and JA Enchanted Island Resort in the Seychelles have created perfect packages featuring soft sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, delicious food and relaxing treatments, that will make your visit to these idyllic islands everything you need and more.
JA MANAFARU – MALDIVES
Castaway Barbecue
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: Throughout the month of February
Details: Escape for the day to a deserted island and chill taking in the seductive spiced aromas of Maldivian and Asian flame-grilled delights. Float away taking a dip in the aqua-blue calmness that surrounds, as your private Chef and Waiter set up a spectacular barbeque spread – an unforgettable castaway experience, that only dreams are made of.
Price:
BBQ lunch starting from USD 360 per person
BBQ dinner starting from USD 460 per person
Contact: +960 6500 456/ reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
Ancestral Step Back In Time
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: Throughout the month of February
Details: Exclusively for the lovers, be transported onto an uninhabited island and soak-in the breath-taking sunset, while enjoying a traditional Maldivian-style dinner served in gorgeous Malaafai, a wooden serving dish, intricately designed with traditional Maldivian lacquer artwork, usually served during special occasions.
Price: Starting from USD 570 per person
Contact: +960 6500 456/reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
Special Valentine’s Day at White Orchid Lounge
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: 13 – 15 February 2023
Timing: 3PM – 5PM
Details: Elevating the Afternoon Tea experience to one filled with romance, White Orchid Lounge has designed a special Valentine-themed Afternoon Tea, inclusive of a crisp flute of rose-bubbly.
Price: Starting from USD 15 per person for All-Inclusive guests and USD 55 for regular guests
Contact: +960 6500 456/reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
Seclusion Like Nowhere Else on Earth – The Cellar
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: Throughout the month of February
Details: Especially curated for guests seeking a unique ‘Dining by Design’, The Cellar is Maldives’ oldest and deepest subterranean grape cave. The exceptional location can be opened for special occasions, such as paired grape dining and tasting. Set in an underground volcanic stone cave two and a half meters below sea level, this space is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling displays of the finest labels from prestigious vineyards across the world.
Price: Starting from USD 595 per person (depending on tailored menu selection)
Contact: +960 6500 456/reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
Special Valentine’s Day at Ocean Grill
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: 14 February 2023
Timing: 6:30 PM – 9 PM
Details: Impress a date with a magnificent meal at JA Manafaru’s signature seafood and steakhouse restaurant by the beach. Choose between tender steak or fresh fish and lobsters, which are caught and delivered by local fishermen. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, couples can opt for the holiday’s exclusive menu, featuring lobsters and bubbly. Enjoy an incredibly romantic dinner under the stars accompanied by harmonious acoustic live music.
Price:
Starting from USD 125 for All-Inclusive guests
Starting from USD 250 for regular guests
Contact: +960 6500 456/reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
Calm Spa Sanctuary
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: Throughout the month of February
Details: A haven of pure relaxation and wellness, where the principals of centuries old Ayurvedic therapies are entwined with Maldivian traditions. These wellness journeys are not just for the spirit but are designed to help restore the body and calm the mind.
Price: Starting from USD 175 per person
Contact: +960 6500 456/reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
COUPLE’S CONNECTION – “Sneha Sangum”
Location: JA Manafaru
Date: Throughout the month of February
Details: Sneha Sangum offers couples the opportunity to spend time together; improving openness, balance, respect, emotional connection and trust, to ultimately attune into the unique attributes of their special bond, keeping alive the unity of two souls. After arriving at the Calm Spa Sanctuary, a Wellness Guide will escort guests to the pavilion for a Dosha consultation. This will be followed by couple’s yoga practice to balance the body, meditation to offer stillness and a purification ritual to remove any negative energies. Afterwards, couples will be taken to a secluded treatment room to have herbal tea before the bathing ritual begins. Onward, therapies of body and herbal foot massages wait for deeper relaxation. Finish with a refreshing facial to enhance, release and recharge the body’s energy lines.
Price: Starting from USD 675 per couple
Contact: +960 6500 456/reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com
JA ENCHANTED ISLAND RESORT – SEYCHELLES
Tropical Romance Package
Location: JA Enchanted Island Resort
Date: Throughout the month of February
Set love free with this romantic package at the JA Enchanted Island at Seychelles. Enjoy a spectacular villa and private pool, unwind in the outdoor spa suite and enjoy exquisite cuisine. The package includes in-villa bubbly breakfast, spa treatments, romantic dining and a bath ritual. The package will be available throughout the month of February for couples to enjoy.
Price: Starting from USD 1,443 per night
Contact: +971 4 814 5500 / reservations.enchanted@jaresorts.com
