The World of Hospitality Issue 50 2023 | Page 8

RESTAURANTS

Nobu Dubai Transforms For 2023 , Relocating To An Iconic Brand-New Space Within The Crown Of Atlantis , The Palm

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As of January 2023 , the cutting-edge Japanese Peruvian restaurant , which has become a Dubai institution , will relocate to the space formally housing The Royal Bridge Suite on the 22nd floor of Dubai ’ s leading culinary and entertainment destination .
After 14 years of residence in The Avenues at Atlantis , The Palm , Nobu Matsuhisa ’ s globally renowned Nobu will celebrate its 15th year in Dubai in an iconic-new space within the crown of the destination resort . Taking the space formally home to The Royal Bridge Suite , the 22nd floor will be completely transformed to house a brand-new Nobu , complete with an updated menu , a Nobu lounge and bar , and an expansive terrace offering incredible views over the Palm Island and Arabian Gulf .
Set to open mid-January 2023 , upon arrival , guests will be whisked up to the new Nobu Dubai via a private elevator off the main lobby before being greeted by the echoing sounds of the chefs shouting in true Nobu fashion ‘ irasshaimase ’ ( translating to ‘ welcome to the restaurant ’ in Japanese ). Taking guests on a curated Nobu journey , the evening will begin at the sophisticated central Nobu bar and lounge , where diners can enjoy an array of pre-dinner cocktails and small bites set to the soundtrack of a resident DJ .
Guests can then choose to sit at one of five dining areas , including the main dining room , an exclusive 13-seat sushi bar or within a VIP booth with frontrow seats to the bustling kitchen . The new Nobu will also feature a beautifully appointed and expansive Palm terrace , featuring a bar and lounge area , coupled with an unparalleled 22nd floor view of the Palm Island and the glittering skyline of Dubai . Diners looking for a little more privacy can also opt for one of six private dining rooms featuring floor-toceiling vistas over the Arabian Gulf and will seat up to 2 to twelve guests per room .
For those looking for an after-dinner experience , guests can dance the night away in Nobu ’ s exclusive late-night lounge and from 10:30pm-2:00am every Friday and Saturday , the restaurant transitions into Nobu After Hours , offering an elevated social dining experience and energetic vibe featuring a stellar collective of female DJs , dancing and a late-
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