A Valentine’s Moment Above the City: Inside Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai’s Collaboration with Maison Valentino

This February, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai invites guests to slow down and savour Valentine’s season through an intimate collaboration with Maison Valentino, unfolding at The Lobby Lounge on the 36th floor, from 6 to 15 February.

Set against sweeping views of Downtown Dubai, the limited-time pop-up blends fashion and flavors. At the heart of the experience is a curated edit of Valentino Garavani bags from the Spring Summer 2026 collection, paired with a nod to Italian coffee culture. Guests are invited to select a message to accompany their cup, choosing from words centred on love, positivity, and hope, a small but thoughtful gesture that transforms a simple coffee moment into something more personal.

A limited number of Valentino-branded coffees will be served daily on a first come, first served basis between 10am and 10pm, making each visit feel quietly special.

For those looking to linger longer, the experience extends into a Valentino Afternoon Tea, served daily from 2pm to 6pm. Crafted by Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai’s culinary team in close collaboration with the Maison, the menu offers a refined selection of bespoke sweet and savoury creations, designed to elevate the classic afternoon ritual. It’s an elegant pause in the day, best enjoyed while watching the city unfold below.

What we love most about this collaboration is its subtlety. It’s not about grand gestures, but about creating space for connection, whether that’s over a beautifully poured coffee, a shared dessert, or simply a moment of stillness high above the streets.

The pop-up runs daily from 6 to 15 February at The Lobby Lounge, with the Valentino Afternoon Tea priced at AED 195 per person. Consider it a Valentine’s date with the city, best experienced slowly.