United Real Estate Company Launches Kuwait’s First Nobu Luxury Serviced Residences and Restaurant at Hessah District

Oct 30 , 2025

Kuwait City by URC | Press Release

United Real Estate Company (URC), the real estate arm of KIPCO Group, announces its partnership with Nobu Hospitality the global lifestyle brand and Dhaliliyah Company (the exclusive partner of Nobu hospitality in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), to bring the first Nobu residences and restaurant to Kuwait at Hessah Plaza, a vibrant, walkable retail and dining destination within Hessah District Project. The development will feature 90 exclusive luxury serviced residences, a ballroom and a signature Nobu restaurant with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf.

Blending Nobu’s renowned 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 “

Mr. 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.


About URC

United Real Estate Company. K.S.C.P (URC) is one of the leading real estate developers in Kuwait and the MENA region, with consolidated assets of Approx. KD 689 million (US$ 2.25 Billion) as of 30 June 2025. Headquartered in Kuwait, URC was founded in 1973 and was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1984.

URC primarily operates through a number of operating subsidiaries and investment arms across the MENA region. URC's core business is real estate development and operations and enjoys a diversified portfolio of assets that include retail complexes, hotels, residential properties, and high-rise office buildings.

URC’s operations extend to construction and contracting services, facility management, and project management through its several subsidiaries. URC's portfolio of assets is geographically spread throughout the MENA region and includes Marina World, Marina Hotel, and KIPCO Tower in Kuwait, Salalah Gardens Mall & Residences in Oman, Abdali Mall in Jordan, Raouche View 1090 in Lebanon, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis & Waldorf Astoria Hotels, and Aswar Residences in Egypt, and Assoufid development including a golf resort, five-star hotel, and premium residences in Morocco.

URC is the real estate arm of its majority shareholder, Kuwait Projects Company – Holding (KIPCO Group), a holding company that focuses on investments in the Middle East and North Africa. It’s strategy of acquiring, building, scaling and selling companies in the MENA region has worked successfully for over 30 years. KIPCO’s main business sectors are financial services, media, real estate, and industry. KIPCO’s financial service interests include holdings in commercial banks, insurance companies, asset management, and investment banking.

Contact Info

Salem Al Khulaqi

VP - Corporate Communication –
United Real Estate Company

T (+965) 2295 3671

F (+965) 2244 1003

s.alkhulaqi@urc.com.kw