Valentine’s Day? Cute. But Galentine’s? That’s a whole vibe. If it’s new to you, Galentine’s is a holiday that celebrates women’s friendship on 13th Feb but tbh we’re gonna show love throughout Feb.
Whether you’re single, taken or just here for the lover girl aesthetic, Feb is the perfect excuse to celebrate your ride or dies with a girls’ day out. From boujee brunches to spa days and all-out parties, Dubai has some incredible events happening this month that you and your besties can’t afford to miss.
Grab your squad, throw on your cutest fits and get ready for a Galentine’s to remember. We’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate your friendship this Feb. As if you needed an excuse!! Keep scrolling and start booking before these events sell out!
Besties Retreat Day
Why you *need* to go: Because you need to treat yourself and your bestie to a private workout sesh, designed JUST for you, followed by a taste brekkie to enjoy together.
Location: In The Pink, Dubai Hills.
Price: Dhs599.
To book, click here.
TerraMar
Why you *need* to go: Enjoy a 4-course dinner with your girlfriends, chatting and laughing on TerraMar’s beautiful terrace, including delicious dishes such as burattina salad, stuffed courgette flowers with shrimp tempura and a super insta-dessert of raspberry chocolate parfait. Yay girls’ night out.
Location: TerraMar, 8th floor, Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Price: Dhs420 for 2.
To book, call or WhatsApp +971 50 934 4357.
L’ETO
Why you *need* to go: L’ETO’s specially curated daytime menu will help you celebrate your girls in the best way. With floral details and soft pastels all around you, this is the perfect spot to spend your day with the girls if you’re already booked up in the evening. Say cheers to friendship with creative mocktails and share the Berry in Love cake with layers of delicious chocolate mousse, swirled with raspberry purée.
Location: Various.
Price: À la carte.
To book, click here.
Forever bracelets
Why you *need* to go: Seal your friendship with an ever-lasting sentimental piece of jewellery, with the UAE’s first ever welded bracelets. These 18K gold pieces are super stylish and every time you look down at your wrist you can be reminded of the wholesome friendships you have in your life. What a super cute way to celebrate Galentine’s!!
Location: Dian Jewellery, Gold and Diamond Park.
Price: From Dhs450.
To book, click here.
Movie Eats
Why you *need* to go: The much-awaited screening of Eat Pray Love is coming to Movie Eats the night before V-Day so if the 14th is booked, gather the girls!! This experience will transport you to Bali as you’ll try the on-screen cuisine with a 6-course feast including a mixed berry mojito to start!
Location: Teatro Dubai, Rotana Towers.
Price: Dhs389.
To book, click here.
Rise Bakehouse
Why you *need* to go: We can’t find a more wholesome activity in DXB than decorating cute love themed bento box cakes. Learn the basics of buttercream, lick the bowl and take home your very own mini heart-shaped cake.
Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area.
Price: Dhs250.
To book, click here.
Swarovski x Kempinski afternoon tea
Why you *need* to go: For a limited time only, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has collaborated with sparkling Swarovski to celebrate the launch of new glam capsule collection with Ariana Grande.
Location: Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.
Price: Dhs200 each or 375 for two.
To book, call +971 4 409 5999
Self-love workshop
Why you *need* to go: Women Who Thrive is the community you need to be a part of, otherwise you’re missing out tbh. The team is bringing us a self-love workshop this month, an interactive event where you’ll explore the true meaning of self-love and how it shapes us. ❤️
Location: Halm Collective.
Price: Free for members.
To book, visit the website.
Stretch and yap with STIR Coffee and OneFit Gym
Why you *need* to go: Wellness, self-care and treats? You and your girls deserve the best. You can stretch and relax while you yap with your besties and munch on tasty treats. Send this to your group chat asap. Very demure and very mindful Galentine’s plans tbh.
Location: STIR Coffee, Jumeirah Village.
Price: Dhs199 for two.
NAC x Gosha workshop
Why you *need* to go: Beloved bistro NAC is offering a sweet Galentines workshop. If you and your girlies are in your creative era rn, this is for you. Gosha is a floral art school, and while you’re enjoying delicious food and drinks, you can create your own bouquet to take home *so cute*.
Location: NAC, Al Wasl Road.
Price: Dhs365.
To book, click here.
Add these that girl scents to your rotation.