My fiancé travels a lot for work, so when he’s in Dubai, we like to make the most of our time together. Cue an evening at Vu’s restaurant, in the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Having never been to Vu’s before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d heard all the stats: over 10 years’ of excellence in contemporary European cuisine, some of the best views in Dubai, gorgeous décor, the list goes on.
And so last Thursday, my fiancé and I dressed up, called a cab, and then stepped into the glass elevators that whizzed us up to the 50th floor for an early Valentine’s dinner.
The menu is by no means light on the wallet, but every mouthful is worth it. I promise. We opted for the four-course menu, specially designed for Valentine’s Day (Dhs600 per person for four courses and a glass of bubbly on arrival).
The meal extravaganza kicked off with a hot and cold starter – Norwegian scallops and beef carpaccio (and a splash of aged Pinot Noir, thank you very much).
As the courses stretched on, we came to the main event – I opted for the sea bass while my fiancé chose the veal tenderloin. He’s picky when it comes to meat, more often than not declaring that the cut, cooking method or presentation aren’t up to scratch. I held my breath. He cut a slice. My fork hovered in mid-air. He put the bite to his lips. I watched. He broke out into a broad smile. Winner! In fact, he said it might just be the best he’s had.
Dessert didn’t disappoint either, and the creamy white chocolate ice cream and the dark chocolate crisp with marinated passionfruit and strawberry puree had us practically licking our plates.
All up, we stayed at Vu’s for nearly four hours, enjoying the food, atmosphere and each other’s company. As Dubai buzzed along, 50 floors below us, Vu’s offered us the perfect place to escape for a much-needed romantic night out.
Want to take your other half for a romantic dinner at Vu’s? The Above & Beyond experience is valued at Dhs1,200 for two, and includes four courses, a glass of bubbly on arrival and a surprise gift. To win, simply tell us why you and your partner need to go above and beyond at Vu’s. This prize is to be redeemed throughout the month of February.
