Dioriviera pop-up & Dior Cafe is now open in Penang
The all-year-round summer in Penang means a perpetual invitation to the island’s coastlines, convenient frolics around George Town’s UNESCO-listed lanes, and balmy evenings feasting on the best local dishes at open-air hawker centres.
This season, it also means a curated experience of the tropical grandeur of the Dioriviera pop-up that’s now open in Penang.
What to expect at the Dioriviera pop-up in Penang
Ongoing from now till 11th August 2025, Penang’s historic Macalister Mansion has become an unlikely but utterly enchanting backdrop for Dior’s latest Dioriviera pop-up, which invites guests to step into the fashion sanctuary of the ephemeral boutique, sun-kissed and all.
French sophistication in Penang’s colonial landmark
House of Dior’s dreamy Dioriviera pop-ups are known for their evanescent boutiques across the globe that celebrate the French Maison’s timeless codes reimagined with the essence of their unique surroundings, from glamorous coastlines to secluded resort enclaves.
This summer, the annual pop-up has a slice of the French Riviera washed ashore – not on the Côte d’Azur, but on the sun-drenched lands of Penang Island. After its past successful stints at One&Only Desaru Coast in Johor and in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the Dioriviera debut in Penang is certainly much-anticipated, and as exquisite as it gets.
Against the colonial facade of the resplendent Macalister Mansion and beneath swaying coconut palms, the manicured courtyard of the heritage landmark is bathed in hues of blush, ivory, and sand, with life-sized rattan-sculpted wild animals scattering the premises. In true Dior style as well, you’ll find lounge chairs under huge matching parasols bearing the brand’s ubiquitous porcelain motif, as a refreshed variation – the Toile de Jouy Palms.
Dior’s refreshed summer wardrobe collection
As an ode to the lush tropical beauty of Malaysia, the pop-up is housed within a bamboo installation that mirrors the island’s laid-back grace. Here, guests can discover a trove of Dior’s beach-ready essentials, including floaty sarongs, sleek sandals, ponchos, and statement accessories.
The haute fashion house’s capsule collection brings as much attitude as the breezy opulence it is steeped in – the new bucolic toile de Jouy motif adorns the pieces of the summery wardrobe, with ready-to-wear pieces such as skirts, blouses, and scarves illuminated by Dior’s romantic pastel shades. Think Parisian poise with a touch of island soul.
Dior cafe experience
You may be here for the fashion, but the Dioriviera pop-up stays classy with its flavours as well. Designed for pause and pleasure, the Dior Cafe is where guests can lounge under toile-covered umbrellas and fill their tummies with an artfully composed menu selection, embodying the Maison’s aesthetic of refinement.
Apart from echoing Dior’s elegance, dishes are enriched with tropical nuances and the distinctive cultural flavor of Penang, with mains like cured salmon laced with clarified nutmeg and ulam, delicate almond feuilletine subtly perfumed with lychee, as well as purple potato mocktail infused with coconut milk and pandan.
How to make reservations for the Dioriviera pop-up at Macalister Mansion
To be transported to a world of languid elegance at the Dioriviera pop-up at Macalister Mansion, reservations are required to be made through Dior’s official website.
Guests will have the option to pick a time slot respectively, for both the pop-up – which opens daily from 11am to 9pm – as well as the Dior Cafe, which offers the earliest slot of 10.30am and the last at 7.30pm.
Visit the Dioriviera pop-up at Penang’s Macalister Mansion
Infused with la dolce vita and brought to life with Dior’s unmistakable savoir-faire, the Dioriviera pop-up at Macalister Mansion in Penang invites you to bask in a sun-soaked Dior dream where elegance drapes every corner, and tropical allure flirts.
Book your slot and get a glimpse of a modern Riviera glamour that feels so unmistakably summery, it feels close to home.
Venue: 228, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Penang
Dates: 13th June to 11th August 2025
Time: 11am-9pm (Dioriviera Pop-Up) | 10.30am-9pm (Dior Cafe), Daily
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Jia-Ju.