BRESI OVERVIEW: Nobu Residences Kuwait will offer 90 branded residences.
Kuwait’s First Nobu Development – Nobu Hospitality has partnered with United Real Estate Company and Dhaliliyah Company to launch Kuwait’s debut Nobu residences and restaurant at Hessah Plaza within the Hessah District Project.
Exclusive Luxury Lifestyle – The development will feature 90 luxury serviced residences, flexible meeting and event spaces, and a signature Nobu restaurant with panoramic Arabian Gulf views, blending Nobu’s signature style with Kuwaiti cultural richness.
Strategic Destination Positioning – The project positions Hessah Plaza as a premier location for living, dining, shopping, and social experiences while elevating Hessah District as a distinguished luxury destination in the region.
World-Class Partnership Vision – Sheikha Bibi Nasser Al-Sabah of URC emphasized the partnership demonstrates Kuwait’s growing appeal for international investors and reinforces the country’s position as a regional hub for innovation and excellence.
Middle East Expansion Milestone – CEO Trevor Horwell highlighted that the project expands Nobu’s Middle Eastern footprint and brings the brand’s renowned lifestyle to an important vibrant market through collaboration with URC’s forward-thinking vision for world-class sustainable developments.
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NOBU HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES FIRST NOBU LUXURY SERVICED RESIDENCES AND RESTAURANT IN KUWAIT
Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand proudly announces its partnership with United Real Estate Company (URC), the real estate arm of KIPCO Group, and Dhaliliyah Company, to bring the first Nobu residences and restaurant to Kuwait at Hessah Plaza, a vibrant, walkable retail and dining destination within the Hessah District Project.
The development will feature 90 exclusive luxury serviced residences, flexible meeting and event spaces, and a signature Nobu restaurant with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf.
Blending Nobu’s renowned sense of style, cuisine, and hospitality with the cultural richness of Kuwait, Nobu Residences Kuwait will offer residents and guests an unparalleled lifestyle experience and further positions Hessah Plaza as an ideal location for living, dining, shopping, and social experiences, and elevates Hessah District as a premier destination for luxury.
Commenting on the partnership, 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.”
Al-Sabah added: “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.”

Her Royal Highness Dr. Nouf Bint Mohammed Bin Fahad Al Saud, founder of Dhaliliyah Company, commented on this partnership saying: “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: “We are excited to introduce Nobu Residences and Restaurant Kuwait, 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 honored 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.“

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