Real estate developer SODIC and design studio Rockwell Group have offered a first look into plans for Egypt’s first Nobu hotel and restaurant.

Located at Eastown District New Cairo (EDNC), the restaurant component will open in Autumn 20245, while the hotel will follow in early 2027, complete with a pool, spa and fitness centre.

Rockwell Group’s vision for Nobu New Cairo will seamlessly blend Japanese minimalism with Egypt’s cultural grandeur. Drawing inspiration from the country’s vast desert landscapes and traditional craftsmanship, the design will incorporate natural materials, precious metals and geometric patterns that reflect both Japanese and Egyptian artistry.

50 guestrooms have been envisioned to reflect Nobu’s signature blend of contemporary luxury and Japanese-inspired aesthetics.

The restaurant meanwhile will span 200m², accommodating up to 300 guests. Visitors will enter through dramatic double-height split-stone walls, adorned with lush greenery and bonsai trees. Inside, the two-storey space will centre around a monolithic limestone sushi bar, while a suspended, glowing sculpture will add a striking focal point. 

The main dining area will feature limestone-clad columns with intricate backlit mashrabiya patterns and a dark mirrored ceiling. The first floor will house an exclusive cigar lounge and a feature bar, while a grand staircase leads to a private dining room and flexible event space with gold-coloured walls and charcoal wood panelling.

“We are excited to bring Rockwell Group’s exceptional design expertise to our first Nobu hotel and restaurant at EDNC,” says Ayman Amer, General Manager of SODIC. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to growth in the luxury market, and we look forward to delivering an unparalleled experience pushing the bar for delivering world-class hospitality and dining experiences.”

David Rockwell, founder and President of Rockwell Group, also adds: “Designing Nobu New Cairo has been an extraordinary opportunity to merge the quiet strength of Japanese design with Egypt’s varying scales – its vast desert, monumental pyramids and intricate crafts – and the play of shadows and light across the land. This project is a blend of cultural influences and contemporary design, creating a truly immersive and luxurious experience. We’re excited to bring this vision to life and contribute to New Cairo’s vibrant hospitality scene.”

In the coming years, Nobu is also set to launch residences, a hotel and a restaurant in SODIC’s Ogami development in Ras El Hekma, located on Egypt’s north coast.