Ladurée has opened a new boutique at Grand Gateway 66, Shanghai, marking a proud milestone in the maison’s expansion and bringing its signature Parisian art de vivre to one of China’s most dynamic luxury destinations.
A new jewel at Grand Gateway 66
The new Ladurée store is located in Grand Gateway 66, a major upscale shopping landmark at 1 Hongqiao Road in Shanghai’s Xuhui District, already home to an array of international fashion and lifestyle brands. Described internally as “a beautiful new expression of this Maison’s elegance, heritage, and art de vivre,” the boutique is designed to offer guests a transportive Paris style experience in the heart of Shanghai. From the moment guests step inside, the aim is to create a refined, immersive atmosphere for sweet treats, gifting and leisurely tea breaks.
Parisian elegance, tailored for Shanghai
According to the announcement, “every detail of this store reflects the commitment to excellence that defines our brand from the guest experience to the visual elegance, from operational readiness to the final finishing touches.” While full interior visuals have not yet been detailed on the brand’s global site, Ladurée boutiques worldwide are known for pastel toned palettes, ornate mouldings and macaron towers, and the Grand Gateway space is positioned as a “beautiful new expression” of that signature language adapted to local context. The store adds to Ladurée’s growing footprint in Asia, where the maison operates dozens of locations spanning Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei and more.
Led by a dedicated Shanghai and international team
The opening is credited to “remarkable dedication, precision, and teamwork,” with a special thank you extended to the Shanghai team led by Rena Cheng for delivering the project “with passion, care, and true Ladurée spirit.” The post also recognises a broader cast of contributors including Asjad Hassan, Mudassar Ansari, Mathilde Boumesla, Ericka Sahyoun, Kieran Mallon, Marwan Hert, Charu Kumar, Estelle Brignoli, Md Shahil NK, Carla Edwards, Bhaskaran Ramaswamy, Bejesh Pereira, Sara Boueri and Michael Brennan, alongside Ladurée Arabia and Scope Investment, underlining the cross regional collaboration behind the project. Leadership describes the opening as “not just a store opening; it is another proud step in bringing the Ladurée experience to life in Shanghai with the support of the international team and a unique landlord.”
Ladurée’s growing presence in China and beyond
Ladurée, founded in 1862 and globally renowned for its double shell macarons, has steadily expanded its international network in recent years, with Shanghai Grand Gateway appearing among its listed locations in China. Scope Investment, which operates Ladurée boutiques across the UAE, GCC, North Africa and China, notes that its journey with the brand began in Dubai in 2017 and has since grown into a wider F&B retail platform. The Grand Gateway 66 opening strengthens Ladurée’s visibility in Shanghai at a time when the city is spotlighting new flagship and first store openings to keep its retail landscape fresh and globally competitive.
