Shanghai Me Dubai launches Valentine's experience with Clive Christian fragrance collaboration

Shanghai Me Dubai and Bund Lounge present a two-night Valentine's experience from February 13-14, combining intimate dining with an exclusive Clive Christian fragrance collaboration. According to Shanghai Me and Bund Dubai's announcement, the 'Love, According to Shanghai Me' experience spans late-night celebrations at Bund Lounge and romantic dinners at the DIFC restaurant, with perfume samples and themed cocktails throughout the week.

Two nights, two different vibes

The experience splits across venues and moods. Friday, February 13 brings 'A Platonic Affair at Bund' — a midnight-to-4am celebration focused on friendship and self-love rather than traditional romance. Think contemporary cocktails, bottle service, and stylish late-night energy for those who prefer celebrating connection without the pressure.

Saturday, February 14 shifts to classic Valentine's territory at Shanghai Me DIFC. The restaurant offers its full Pan-Asian à la carte menu with no minimum spend, plus two exclusive Valentine's cocktails and a Rose Matcha Tiramisu dessert. Soft lighting, rose installations, and bespoke table décor create the intimate atmosphere couples expect.

Clive Christian partnership adds fragrance element

From February 9-14, Shanghai Me partners with luxury perfume house Clive Christian for a sensory collaboration. A pop-up bar outside the restaurant (February 9-11, 12pm-3pm) offers complimentary non-alcoholic bubble tea with 2ml fragrance samples of Strange Heavens Out Of The Blue.

Inside, the Moving Heavens cocktail (Jose Cuervo Reposado, Bols Peach Liqueur, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Lime) costs Dhs 75 and includes a fragrance sample. Valentine's fortune cookies, presented blue with panda designs and bespoke Clive Christian fortunes, are Dhs 75 each and include a 10ml perfume bottle — the real value in this collaboration.

Clive Christian representatives will be present February 13-14 (7.30pm-10.30pm) for fragrance discovery sessions, though this feels more like a nice-to-have than essential to the experience.

What it costs and who it's for

Shanghai Me's Valentine's dinner has no minimum spend, making it accessible for couples wanting quality Pan-Asian cuisine without the usual Valentine's markup. The Dhs 75 cocktails and fortune cookies are reasonably priced for what you get, especially with the perfume included.

Bund Lounge applies table minimums for their midnight party — expect standard bottle service pricing in DIFC. This setup works for friend groups or singles who want to celebrate love more broadly, plus anyone who prefers late-night energy over intimate dinners.

Reservations and details

Shanghai Me Valentine's dinner is Saturday, February 14, with all seating times available. Book through Seven Rooms, email reservation@shanghaime-restaurant.com, or call +971 4 564 0505. For Bund Lounge's midnight party on Friday, February 13, call +971 56 940 7380.

The Clive Christian collaboration runs February 9-14, with the outdoor bubble tea pop-up February 9-11 and fragrance discovery sessions February 13-14. Both venues are in DIFC, making it easy to experience both nights if you're committed to the full Valentine's weekend.

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