Shangri-La Dubai invites guests to welcome the Lunar New Year with the powerful spirit of the Year of the Horse, a symbol of strength, vitality, and forward momentum. Embracing themes of confidence, abundance, and new beginnings, the hotel presents a thoughtfully curated lineup of cultural performances and festive dining experiences, deeply rooted in Asian heritage and tradition.
The Traditional Lion Dance
The celebrations officially begin on 17 February 2026, Lunar New Year Day, with the iconic Lion Dance performance at 10:08 am, the most auspicious time for the ritual. The lively performance is believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and protection for the year ahead, setting a vibrant tone across the hotel.
Festive Dining at Shang Palace
At the heart of the Lunar New Year celebrations is Shang Palace, Shangri-La Dubai’s MICHELIN-recommended restaurant, renowned for its authentic Chinese cuisine, refined service, and elegant interiors inspired by imperial Chinese aesthetics.
For the Year of the Horse, Shang Palace presents a series of specially curated festive experiences, each thoughtfully designed to reflect traditional symbolism of prosperity, longevity, happiness, and abundance.
16 – 20 February 2026 | Starting from AED 398 per person
The Chinese New Year multi-course set menu brings together classic Lunar New Year delicacies that are traditionally enjoyed for their auspicious meanings. Highlights include delicately prepared seafood dishes symbolising abundance, premium cuts of meat representing strength and success, and comforting, slow-cooked specialties associated with family unity and longevity. The experience concludes with traditional festive desserts crafted to usher in sweetness and good fortune for the year ahead.
Chinese New Year Weekend Brunch
14 – 22 February 2026 | Starting from AED 298 per person
Designed for joyful reunions and multi-generational gatherings, the weekend brunch features a generous selection of Shang Palace favourites alongside festive specialties. Guests can enjoy handcrafted dim sum, wok-fried classics, and celebratory dishes prepared using time-honored techniques. The experience blends abundance, sharing, and conviviality—hallmarks of Lunar New Year dining—making it ideal for families and groups.
Chinese Lantern Festival Dining Experience
03 March 2026 (One day only) | Starting from AED 298 per person
Marking the traditional close of the Lunar New Year period, this symbolic menu celebrates reunion and completeness. Carefully composed dishes highlight balance and harmony, with refined flavours and elegant presentations. Festive desserts inspired by Lantern Festival traditions provide a meaningful and memorable finale to the season’s celebrations.
Extending the Lunar New Year spirit beyond Shang Palace, the Lobby Lounge will offer a selection of traditional Chinese New Year cakes from 1 – 28 February 2026. These festive treats, often gifted to loved ones - symbolise prosperity, unity, and sweetness for the year ahead, making them ideal for sharing or takeaway gifting.
With a thoughtfully curated program of cultural performances and elevated dining experiences, Shangri-La Dubai invites guests, residents, and visitors to welcome the Year of the Horse in true Shangri-La style - where time-honoured Asian traditions meet refined hospitality.
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