A Culinary Dialogue Rekindled: Chef Alain Ducasse x Chef Dong Zhenxiang

Thirteen years ago, two culinary legends first met in a dialogue of flavors in Paris; now in 2025, the long-awaited sequel finally arrives in all its grandeur at City of Dreams. Alain Ducasse, legendary culinary maestro and founder of Ducasse Paris group, and Dong Zhenxiang, founder of DaDong Artistic Conception of Chinese Cuisine, will reunite at Alain Ducasse at Morpheus for an extraordinary gastronomic journey, a cross-cultural dialogue that transcends borders. Each dish, refined over a decade like a vintage brought to maturity, weaves together the profound philosophies and artistic sensibilities of both masters in true culinary consonance.

Chef Dong’s creations fuses Chinese culinary heritage with Western art concepts, enhancing the beauty of Chinese cuisine in color, aroma, taste and form through the charm of Eastern dining aesthetics. Meanwhile, Chef Ducasse reimagines timeless French classics through a modern lens, delivering sensational surprises that captivate diners with quintessential haute cuisine. The resulting creations are profound yet timeless, inviting guests to savor the depth of French culinary heritage.

Designed by the renowned Paris-based Jouin Manku, Michelin two-starred and Black Pearl one diamond Alain Ducasse at Morpheus is the perfect canvas for this gastronomic summit. The elegant space marries sleek modern lines with subtle Eastern influences under an iconic chandelier glimmering with over 600 hand-cut crystals. Bespoke furnishings sourced from century-old French leather ateliers, custom tableware and ceramics, and artisanal crystalware all embody the elegance of the French art de vivre while, in a temperature-controlled wine cellar, more than 20,000 bottles of prestigious vintages await a visit to the chef's table and private wine-tasting sessions – all a testament to France's devotion to refined tastes.

A celebration of art, culture, and creativity—two nights, two legends, one culinary dialogue rekindled. City of Dreams invites guests to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime dialogue between East and West and to indulge in this cross-decade culinary encounters.