…Qatar, at The Four Seasons Hotel Doha!
The stunning 26,000-square-foot Nobu, the famed sushi empire from Michelin-starred chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, is part of the Doha Four Seasons and floats on its own mini-island in the Qatar Gulf, rising like a coiled shell crossed with a starship from the future.
Inside, seven separate glamorously designed dining areas comprise a 134-seat main room, two private dining rooms, two bar lounges, and a 38-seat rooftop venue. Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa’s recipe for success combines his formal sushi training with a love of travel and global cuisine.
The architectural masterpiece, designed by the NYC-based Rockwell Group, showcases the very best in fine dining, featuring Nobu’s world-famous cuisine matched by panoramic views of the alluring Arabian Gulf.
A practitioner of new-style Japanese cuisine, the Nobu menu includes innovative flavor pairings, such as yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, lobster with wasabi pepper sauce, and perhaps Chef Matsuhisa’s most notorious recipe – the black cod miso.
Nobu Doha does nothing but impress. A destination as a whole; the world’s largest Nobu is not just a restaurant, its the venue for an entire evening.
Offering a truly exclusive culinary experience, found nowhere else, the tri-level Nobu Doha boasts the largest of its kind in the world and is the only Nobu at a Four Seasons in the Middle East.
Unveiling the Grandeur of Nobu Doha: An Exploration in Numbers
- 26,000 Square Feet: This monumental size makes the new restaurant the largest and first freestanding Nobu globally.
- 192 Seats: The double-height dining room can accommodate this number, plus an additional 10 at the cozy sushi counter.
- 5 Inches: The height of the heels sported by many glamorous female diners, pairing traditional abayas with a western touch.
- $30 Million: The speculated yet unconfirmed cost of building this lavish restaurant.
- Twice Weekly Deliveries: Fresh fish, including tuna, yellowtail, and uni, are flown in from Japan twice a week.
- $220: The price tag on the Master Kobe beef (5.29 oz.), the priciest dish on the menu.
- Three Lounges: The Black Pearl Bar, White Pearl Bar, and an 82-seat indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge adorn the Nobu Doha.
- 25 Nationalities: The diverse staff hail from places as far as Mauritius, Korea, Japan, Nepal, and Vietnam.
- Architectural Marvel: The first standalone Nobu Restaurant, designed by Rockwell Group in collaboration with Nobu Matsuhisa, situated at Doha’s Four Seasons Hotel, blends natural Japanese aesthetics with Qatari authenticity.
- Seamless Blend with Nature: The three-tiered glazed structure is wrapped in ribbons of pale river stone and bronze accents. The open-air interior stands on a stacked basalt tower, surrounded by a reflecting pool that ties it to its waterfront site.
- Artistic Interiors: The double-height main dining room features woven abaca panels from the Philippine artist Ken Cobonpue, and pale river stones give the impression of a natural extension of the shore.
- 360-degree City View: The location offers a panoramic vista of the city, adding to the unique dining experience.
We also visited the Nobu popup at the Qatar International Food Festival. Delicious!
