Nobu signs first serviced residences in Kuwait

Kuwait: Lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality has partnered with United Real Estate Company (URC) and Dhaliliyah Company to open the first Nobu residences and restaurant in Kuwait.

The project will be located at Hessah Plaza, a retail and dining destination within the Hessah District Project.

It will feature 90 luxury serviced residences, flexible meeting and event spaces, and a Nobu restaurant with views of the Arabian Gulf.

Sheikha Bibi Nasser Al-Sabah, chairperson of URC, said: “Our partnership with Nobu Hospitality demonstrates URC’s ability to attract world-class international partners and highlights Kuwait’s growing appeal as a premier destination for investors and visitors.

“Our partnership with Dhaliliyah Engineering Consultants aims to attract leading and rapidly expanding global luxury hospitality brands, thereby reinforcing the State of Kuwait’s position as a premier regional hub for innovation and excellence,” he added.

Nouf Bint Mohammed Bin Fahad Al Saud, founder of Dhaliliyah Company, said: “URC and Nobu are redefining Kuwait’s real estate and hospitality landscape – anchoring Hessah District as a premier destination for exclusive living, fine dining, and cultural experiences.”

Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality, said: “Kuwait has always been an important market for us, and we are thrilled to bring the Nobu lifestyle here for the first time, which not only expands our footprint in the Middle East but also brings the Nobu lifestyle to a vibrant new market. 

“We are honoured to partner with URC, whose forward-thinking vision and commitment to innovative and sustainable developments make them an ideal collaborator for this landmark project. This milestone partnership reinforces URC’s vision to deliver world-class developments and elevate Kuwait’s profile as a regional hub for luxury living and hospitality.”

Highlights:

• Nobu Hospitality has partnered with URC and Dhaliliyah Company to debut Nobu residences and restaurant in Kuwait.
• The project is located at Hessah Plaza in the Hessah District Project.
• It will feature 90 luxury serviced residences and a Nobu restaurant alongside meeting and event spaces.