Japanese restaurant Nobu to open first branch in Doha by year-end

Four years later than planned, world-renowned Japanese restaurant Nobu is gearing up to open its first Qatar branch by the end of this year, the Four Seasons Doha Hotel has announced.

The restaurant will be the second Nobu in the Middle East, following the opening of one at the Atlantis in Dubai in 2008.

The Doha branch was originally scheduled to open in early 2010.

When asked about the reasons for the delay, a Four Seasons Doha spokesperson told Doha News that changes were made to the materials used for the restaurant’s interior, and that murals and furniture have been brought in from all over the world, including Japan, Thailand and Italy.

She continued: “There were also delays in construction. The change in technology used played a part due to technological advancements. Building the restaurant on water also made things a little complicated, but as you know, construction deadlines are often missed in this country.”

Original article by Elysia Windrum

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