SHI Hospitality

What SHI Hospitality does

SHI Hospitality operates a single luxury restaurant and lounge venue under the brand SHI (also referenced as SHI Restaurant and SHI Restaurant & Bar) located on Bluewaters Island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2021, the company delivers an upscale Chinese and Japanese dining experience anchored by signature dishes such as Peking duck with Beluga caviar, Wagyu beef dishes, Alaskan King crab, traditional and premium dim sum, sashimi, nigiri, and maki. The physical venue comprises a ground-floor restaurant with an open kitchen and terrace seating, an upper-level lounge offering shisha, cigars, and cocktails with entertainment from international DJs and traveling violinists, and a private events service for exclusive group bookings. The company's revenue model is a classic single-unit, direct-to-consumer restaurant operation with a pay-as-you-go à la carte pricing model denominated in UAE Dirhams (inclusive of 5% VAT and subject to a 7% municipality fee), targeting high-net-worth individuals, tourists seeking an upscale Oriental dining experience reminiscent of Hong Kong or Shanghai, and corporate or celebratory event bookings. Customer acquisition relies on organic social media (Instagram, Facebook), direct communication (WhatsApp Business, email), and third-party reservation platforms (SevenRooms, Servmeco widget); no delivery, catering, franchising, or multi-unit expansion is evident in the available data, and no parent company, funding rounds, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

SHI Hospitality

Legal name

SHI

Website

https://shirestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SHI Hospitality operates a single luxury Chinese and Japanese restaurant and lounge on Dubai's Bluewaters Island, serving affluent diners, tourists, and private event clients with premium signature dishes and an upscale entertainment experience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upscale Chinese and Japanese Fine-Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Chinese cuisine dining
• Japanese cuisine dining
• Luxury restaurant lounge
• Private event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: One-time transaction revenue from dine-in customers purchasing from an extensive menu of Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including signature dishes (Peking duck, Wagyu beef, lobster), dim sum, sashimi/nigiri, and beverages including cocktails, sake, wine, and premium spirits. Average check sizes reflect upscale positioning with main courses ranging from 130-455 AED.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SHI Hospitality runs a single luxury dine-in restaurant and lounge on Bluewaters Island, Dubai, serving high-end Chinese and Japanese cuisine (Peking duck, wagyu beef, lobster, dim sum, sashimi, nigiri), a premium cocktail, sake and wine program, plus an upper-level lounge with shisha, cigars, and live DJ/violin entertainment. The venue also hosts exclusive private events for corporate and celebratory occasions.

Product overview

SHI is a luxury restaurant and lounge venue in Dubai offering high-end Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The establishment comprises two main offerings: the ground-floor SHI Restaurant featuring an open kitchen, terrace dining, and Cantonese cuisine including Peking duck and wagyu beef; and the upper-level SHI Lounge offering premium cocktails, shisha, cigars, and entertainment. The venue also provides private event hosting services. Menus include signature Chinese dishes, Japanese appetizers, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls, an extensive beverage and cocktail program, and a curated international wine list.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SHI Restaurant (Dine-in Experience) High-end Chinese and Japanese cuisine restaurant located on Bluewaters Island in Dubai, featuring an open kitchen, spacious terrace with views of Dubai's skyline, and gourmet dishes including Peking duck, wagyu beef, and dim sum. Designed for affluent diners and luxury seekers.
• SHI Lounge Upscale lounge located above the restaurant offering premium cocktails, shisha, cigars, and panoramic city views, accompanied by international DJs and traveling violinists. Aimed at guests seeking an upscale social nightlife and entertainment experience.
• SHI Signature Menu (Chinese Cuisine) Gourmet Chinese cuisine menu featuring signature dishes such as Peking duck with Beluga caviar, Alaskan King crab, whole Boston lobster, and wagyu beef specialties. Sold a la carte to dine-in guests.
• Japanese Cuisine Menu Japanese appetizers, tartare, maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and sake selections including premium varieties, offered alongside the Chinese menu for dine-in guests.
• Dim Sum Selection Traditional and premium dim sum offerings including wagyu beef puff, black truffle chicken and quail egg siu mai, and assorted dim sum selections, sold a la carte.
• Beverages and Cocktails Menu Decadent cocktail menu featuring SHI signature cocktails, modern classics, gin and tonic selections, spirits, and mocktails, available at the restaurant and lounge.
• Wine List Internationally sourced wine selection including champagne, white wine, rose wine, red wine, and fine wine collections, priced per bottle or by the glass.
• Private Events Hosting Exclusive private event booking services for celebrations, corporate dinners, and upscale gatherings at the SHI venue, including access to terrace, lounge, and VIP service.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SevenRoomscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Third-party reservation platform integrated into SHI's website for online table bookings. Enables customers to make direct reservations for dining experiences at the restaurant.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Pierchic Dubai: Luxury seafood fine-dining restaurant located on a pier at Madinat Jumeirah. Comparable as a high-end Dubai restaurant with strong tourist appeal and premium pricing.
• Billionaire Dubai: Upscale Italian fine-dining restaurant with an integrated nightclub and live entertainment. Comparable as a luxury, multi-concept dining and nightlife venue targeting HNW customers in Dubai.
• LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai: Upscale French Mediterranean restaurant and bar in Dubai. Comparable as a premium fine-dining concept with a vibrant bar scene targeting affluent diners and tourists.
• Nammos Dubai: Luxury Myconian beach-club and dining concept with a Dubai location. Comparable in price point, party-lounge atmosphere, DJ entertainment, and affluent tourist clientele.
• Gaia Dubai: Upscale Mediterranean restaurant and lounge in DIFC, Dubai. Comparable in price point, nightlife-leaning multi-concept format, and affluent clientele, though focused on Greek/Mediterranean rather than Asian cuisine.

Direct peers

• Nobu Dubai: Global luxury Japanese-Peruvian fusion brand with a Dubai location. Comparable as a premium Asian cuisine restaurant with lounge components serving HNW clientele in Dubai.
• Zuma Dubai: Upscale Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Dubai offering premium sushi, sashimi, and robatayaki with a lounge atmosphere. Comparable in price point, multi-concept format, and affluent Dubai clientele.
• CE LA VI Dubai: Upscale Pan-Asian restaurant and rooftop lounge in Dubai with skyline views. Comparable as a multi-concept Asian dining and nightlife venue with premium pricing and affluent Dubai clientele.
• Hakkasan Dubai: Iconic upscale Cantonese fine-dining concept operating in Dubai. Directly comparable as a high-end Chinese cuisine restaurant targeting affluent diners in a luxury nightlife setting.
• Hutong Dubai: Upscale Northern Chinese cuisine restaurant operating in DIFC, Dubai. Closely comparable as a luxury Chinese fine-dining concept with sky-bar views and signature Peking duck, targeting a similar affluent customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SHI-restaurant-108907231237491
• Instagraminstagram.com/shi.dxb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shi-hospitality

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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