Perhaps by now you’ve imagined the two of us together, a fantasy taking its first breath. But what is fantasy alone? It is unrealised ambition and unfulfilled desires, a dream that slips away so quickly after awakening you don’t realise it’s gone.
When you think back on our time together, what do you want to remember first — the view of a sunset over the water, a piece of music, a special occasion we shared?
Whether a fantasy come to life, or simply an item checked off the bucket list, I am here to be your accomplice and confidante.
And as you consider our first date, tell me: how many enchanting moments have you lived? How many more await you?
I tend to favour plans shaped by cuisine or culture. I offer a few possibilities below, though you’re welcome to suggest something unexpected.
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Spa Dates
LONDON
Aman Spa at The Connaught—calm, minimal, and beautifully discreet.
Claridge’s Spa—modern serenity beneath a grand old hotel.
ESPA Life at The Corinthia — a vast underground space with marble heat rooms and private sleep pods.
Guerlain Spa at Raffles London—high ceilings, soft gold light, and a sense of theatre in every detail.
Sense Spa at Rosewood—smaller, more personal, and perfect for a slow morning together.DUBAI
Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah — open air gardens, trickling fountains, and massage rooms that look out over water.
Guerlain Spa at One&Only The Palm — secluded terrace, a garden-hammam, and the scent of desert florals in each treatment.
Armani/Spa at Burj Khalifa — thermal suites, minimal lines, views of skyline beyond every glass wall.
The Spa at Palace Downtown — Arabic tiling, Jacuzzis, and quiet spots for two after ritual-style treatments. -
Dining
LONDON
The Ritz Restaurant — dinner with live music and quiet formality.
Scott’s Mayfair — oysters, martinis, and easy conversation.
Clos Maggiore — candlelight and French comfort.
The Wolseley — grand but relaxed, perfect any time of day.
Sketch London — colourful, curious, and unmistakably London.
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz — classic surroundings and quiet indulgence.DUBAI
Trèsind Studio — tasting menus that surprise you, plated like small artworks.
At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa — floor-to-ceiling windows, city lights below, and elevated tasting menus. -
Performance & Culture
LONDON
The Royal Ballet at Covent Garden — timeless and deeply beautiful.
English National Opera — music that fills every corner of the room.
London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican — world-class musicians in a space built entirely for acoustics.
Candlelight Concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields — Mozart by candlelight in a quiet church.DUBAI
Dubai Opera — ballet, opera, and musicals in a dhow-shaped venue with views of the Burj Khalifa.
Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA), Souk Madinat — immersive projections, light-filled performances, and a completely different way to experience music and art.