Marriott's Luxury Dining Series 2026 Celebrates Connections.

Rediscover the Art of Gathering

Singapore – The Luxury Group by Marriott International proudly announces the return of its Luxury Dining Series for a highly anticipated third edition. Running from August through October 2026, this year's culinary journey is themed "Across the Table," inviting discerning travelers to celebrate the joy of connection through extraordinary shared dining and beverage experiences.

Created in collaboration with Moët Hennessy, the 2026 series brings chefs out of the kitchen and into the dining room, facilitating authentic engagements with guests, local cultures, and rare ingredients across Asia's most iconic destinations.

"This year, the focus of the Luxury Dining Series is to highlight the emotional heart of dining, exploring how stories unfold, flavors linger, and connections deepen when meals are shared. Our hope is that discerning travelers will be inspired to discover somewhere new, and in doing so, rediscover the art of gathering."

Oriol Montal, Regional Vice President of Luxury, Marriott International Asia Pacific (excluding China) and Singapore

Signature "Across the Table" Experiences
The program is built around seven distinct moments designed to deepen the dining experience:

Chefs [At The] Table: Intimate evenings where renowned chefs dine alongside guests to share personal culinary stories.

The Grand Banquet: Immersive dinner celebrations at iconic sites honoring heritage, culture, and local rituals.

Heirloom AM/PM: Collaborative menus highlighting a single heritage ingredient or traditional technique.

Page to Plate: Curated recipe collections shared with guests to extend the culinary journey beyond the restaurant.

The Shared Memory Menu: Mixology explorations utilizing flavors deeply tied to memory and a sense of place.

Spirited Social: Dynamic bar takeovers led by expert guest bartenders bringing the art of mixology to life.

Journey To Exceptional Taste: Chef-guided tours and masterclasses uncovering cultural exchanges, culminating in an intimate meal.

2026 Destination & Itinerary Guide

Destination: Vietnam
Event Dates: August 5 – 9
Host Property: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa

Destination: Thailand
Event Dates: August 12 – 15
Host Property: The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket

Destination: Maldives
Event Dates: August 26 – 30
Host Property: The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Destination: Indonesia
Event Dates: September 9 – 11
Host Property: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bali

Destination: Japan
Event Dates: September 23 – 26
Host Property: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Destination: At Sea (Japan)
Event Dates: October 9 – 18
Host Property: Luminara, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Curated Regional Highlights
Vietnam

Chefs [At The] Table: Enjoy a Vietnamese reimagination of French pastry at French & Co, a heritage homestyle dinner, and an eight-course French-Vietnamese cultural exchange at Pink Pearl.

The Grand Banquet: A spectacular celebration of Vietnam crafted by Chefs Olivier Elzer, Summer Le, and Cuong Nguyen.

Heirloom & Shared Memory: Dive into Vietnamese breakfast traditions, a Phu Quoc coastal seafood lunch, and curated Champagne storytelling.

Spirited Social & Exceptional Taste: A botanical cocktail takeover at the Department of Chemistry and an intimate masterclass highlighting the island's emerging cacao culture.

Thailand

Chefs [At The] Table: Experience an Omakase & Craft Brew pairing, a six-hands Andaman coastal dinner at Veranda, and an eight-hands Thai culinary journey at Aiyara.

The Grand Banquet: An exclusive eight-hands dinner set against the stunning backdrop of The Beach Lawn.

Spirited Social: Signature mixology sessions at Zbar, including a takeover by Bangkok’s celebrated Bar Us and "Golden Hour" storytelling at sea.

Journey To Exceptional Taste: Local craft spirit pairings, a natural dye botanical workshop with local farmers, and artisan gin blending.

Maldives

Chefs [At The] Table: A refined dialogue of Cantonese and Pan-Asian flavors, a four-hands cooking atelier, contemporary Japanese omakase at T.Pan, and Mediterranean showcases at ALBA.

Shared Memory & Spirited Social: Intimate seaside sunset wine tastings, Indian-heritage cocktail pairings, and vibrant island mixology at The Whale Bar.

Journey To Exceptional Taste: An immersive "Dine Around" journey spanning the luxury resort's signature venues.

Indonesia

Chefs [At The] Table & The Grand Banquet: Explore evolving Indonesian gastronomy with time-honored recipes, followed by a heritage exploration dinner accompanied by evocative live performances.

Heirloom PM & Spirited Social: A fermentation-led dinner celebrating Bali’s biodiversity, complemented by a Japanese minimalist bar takeover at Ambar overlooking the Ayung River.

Journey To Exceptional Taste: A guided foraging expedition resulting in an extraordinary jungle lunch, paired with a relaxing Mandapa Spa treatment.

Japan

Chefs [At The] Table: The perfect harmony of European and Japanese traditions, multi-course Kaiseki narratives, and precise Edomae-style sushi omakase.

Heirloom PM: Walk-around culinary celebrations of Kyoto’s micro-seasons, pairing seasonal tempura with sushi, and the dynamic flair of teppanyaki.

Page to Plate & Shared Memory: Contemporary regional Italian expressions, a sensory Pierre Hermé Paris afternoon tea, and a culinary dialogue between Kyoto and Fukuoka.

Spirited Social: A masterclass in monozukuri bridging Kyoto’s elegance with Tokyo’s modern cocktail energy.

At Sea (Japan Voyage)

Chefs [At The] Table: Elegant four-course menus shaped by the shichijuni-kou philosophy and seasonal Kyushu expressions.

Spirited Social & Exceptional Taste: Refined seasonal mixology with Kentaro Wada and live pastry demonstrations by Richard Long throughout the voyage.

Booking & Accommodations
Exclusive hotel stay packages are available across all participating land destinations. The Luxury Dining Series onboard Luminara is exclusively reserved for guests booked on the corresponding Japan voyage. Marriott Bonvoy members can also use their loyalty points to bid on these exclusive dining events via Marriott Bonvoy Moments.