Valentine's Night: What to Drink While Watching the Most Romantic Films

Valentine's Night: yes or no? Nowadays, the anti-Valentine’s movement is gaining more and more adherents, claiming this celebration has become too commercial. And with reason! Overpriced restaurant menus, crowded cafés, the pressure to plan something Instagramable… yeah, hard pass. However, I love love, and I love celebrations, so mark my words, habibi: you have more chance spotting a capybara cycling down Sheikh Zayed Road than catching me boycotting Valentine’s Night.

But here’s the thing: Valentine’s doesn't have to be about forced romance and over-the-top displays of love. It can be about you and your partner, or your friends, or the perfect excuse for a little display of self-love. And what's the perfect plan to skip the chaos? Stay in, dim the lights, grab the popcorn, queue the most romantic movies, and open a bottle that actually deserves the hype. Because yeah, self-love, friend-love, or partner-love all deserve a proper toast.

You’ll need a champagne bold enough to match the passion, and sophisticated enough for all those deep philosophical conversations about love and time. The choice is obvious: Moët & Chandon Red Edition has all the Moët character we love, AND is dressed up in a dazzling red bottle. Perfection.

Pair it with Love By Léoube Sparkling, ‘cause it’s as elegant and ethereal as the film itself. Light and refreshing with delicate bubbles, and just a touch of bittersweetness that mirrors Chloé's fate. The wine's crisp finish keeps things from getting too heavy. You'll need that balance. Perfect for a love story that lingers long after the credits roll.

Miraval Rosé is the perfect match because it brings that Provence sophistication with a rebel streak. Dry and fruity with notes that won't quit, it's the kind of bottle that looks innocent but packs a punch, just like Alabama herself. Smooth enough to keep you grounded through the chaos, cool enough to toast to true ride-or-die love.

This calls for Sainte Marguerite Symphonie, a rosé so elegant and layered that it matches the film's emotional complexity. Each sip reveals something new: strawberry, then citrus, then something you can't quite name… just like rewatching this masterpiece and finding different layers every time. It's complex without showing off, emotional without being overdramatic.

Stellenrust Chenin Blanc Sparkling is bright and full of personality, just like our favourite heroine. Crisp and effervescent, it's the kind of wine that makes you believe in small miracles. Get cosy, pour a glass, and let Amélie remind you that magic exists in the everyday.

Ready to flip the script this year, habibi? Ditch the crowded restaurants with their prix-fixe menus. Your couch is calling, these bottles are waiting, and honestly? A night of great films, even better wine, and zero pressure to perform romance sounds pretty perfect to me.

And if stepping out feels like too much effort (no judgment), the MMI Cheers Club App has you covered: bottles delivered chilled within 2 hours* anywhere in Dubai.

Pour yourself a glass, press play, and celebrate love your way.

Cheers to love. Cheers to you.

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