• London’s iconic China Tang opens at The Lana Promenade.
  • Dubai-exclusive dishes meet traditional Cantonese culinary heritage.
  • Interiors channel 1930s Shanghai with Art Deco opulence.
  • Signature Beijing Duck carved tableside in custom duck oven room.

If Art Deco had a dumpling-loving cousin who summered in Shanghai and wintered in Dubai, it would be China Tang. That’s right, the legendary London hotspot has officially touched down in the UAE—setting up shop at the ridiculously chic The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection. It’s giving old-money glam, with a modern Cantonese kick, and honestly? Dubai’s dining scene just got a five-star facelift.

Born from the bold vision of the late Sir David Tang, this isn’t just another pretty plate in the city. China Tang Dubai is dripping in gilded details, mirrored ceilings, and more chinoiserie than your grandma’s teacup cabinet—except way cooler and way more Instagrammable. Think: custom stained glass, handpicked objets d’art, and enough ambient lighting to make your date think you’re glowing. And yes, that yin-yang balance? They nailed it. Literally.

The kitchen is in the masterful hands of Chef Li Zhenjun, a Cantonese cuisine connoisseur with over 25 years of culinary clout. The menu is a greatest-hits album of traditional favorites and Dubai-only exclusives. From the iconic Beijing Duck (slow-roasted in its own custom duck oven room, no big deal) to Foie Gras Cherries that basically scream luxury, every dish brings the drama in all the right ways. Bonus points: that duck gets carved tableside like a royal ceremony, and even if you didn’t pre-order it, you can still live your best life after a short 45-minute wait.

But it’s not just about what’s on the plate. The bar is serving up liquid elegance to sip alongside your Xiao Long Bao, and the entire space—spread across two glamorous floors—offers private dining rooms perfect for those “I don’t do basic” nights out.

“We’re not here to blend in,” says Nathalie Ford, VP of Europe and Middle East for China Tang. And honestly? Mission accomplished.

So whether you’re a diehard dim sum disciple or just looking to flex your taste buds in a space that feels like Gatsby met Wong Kar-wai, China Tang Dubai is your next reservation.

📍 Open daily from 12 PM to 11 PM. Call 04 295 7464 or email reservations@chinatangdubai.com to secure your spot. Dive into the full menu magic here.

China Tang didn’t just open in Dubai—it arrived, darling. Come hungry, leave legendary.