Alila Shanghai marked its second anniversary with an event in Shanghai’s Jing’an District.
The celebration brought together Alila Shanghai, Alila Wuzhen and Alila Dong’ao Island. They are the brand’s three properties in China.
Held under the theme “Celebrating the world of Alila,” the event welcomed media, VIPs and other guests. Owner company representatives and members of the Hyatt APAC leadership team also attended.
The evening featured a cocktail party and gala dinner.
Culinary Collaboration Across Alila Properties
The three Chinese properties collaborated on the dinner. Guest chefs from Alila Villas Uluwatu, Alila Napa Valley and Alila Jabal Akhdar also took part.
The menu focused on local ingredients and gastronomic traditions. Each participating property contributed to the culinary programme.
Bespoke cocktails drew inspiration from the three Alila properties in China.
A mixologist from HOPE&SESAME created a separate cocktail menu. The bar ranked No. 1 on the 2026 Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
The programme also included storytelling sessions focused on sustainability.
Intangible cultural heritage artist Jiang Honglin contributed paper-cut artwork to the event. The work incorporated elements of Eastern aesthetics into the evening’s details.
Live Performances and Anniversary Celebration
The evening also featured a drone light show. A water-mirror dance formed part of the entertainment programme.
Jtawen Yap, Area Director of Greater China and General Manager of Alila Shanghai, said the anniversary event brought together Alila colleagues from around the world.
“Tonight, Alila Shanghai’s anniversary brings together our global family,” said Mr. Jtawen Yap, Area Director of Greater China & General Manager of Alila Shanghai. “Meaningful beauty lies in simplicity, and the most transformative moments can be the quietest.”
The event brought together the three Alila properties in China. It marked the second anniversary of Alila Shanghai and highlighted the brand’s presence in the Chinese market.
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