Sodic, the real estate developer in Egypt, has joined forces with architecture and design firm Rockwell Group to design Egypt’s first Nobu hotel and restaurant.

The Nobu restaurant is scheduled to open in Autumn 2025 at Eastown District New Cairo (EDNC). The Nobu Hotel will follow in early 2027.

Rockwell Group brings extensive experience designing Nobu locations worldwide to Egypt’s capital. Nobu New Cairo’s design at EDNC will blend Japanese minimalism with Egypt’s cultural grandeur.

Drawing inspiration from Egypt’s vast desert landscapes, monumental pyramids and intricate craftsmanship, the design will incorporate natural materials, precious metals and geometric patterns that reflect both Japanese and Egyptian artistry.

Nobu New Cairo restaurant boasts 2,200m² of built-up area, accommodating up to 300 guests. Visitors will enter through dramatic double-height split-stone walls, lush greenery and bonsai trees. The two-story space will centre around a monolithic limestone sushi bar, while a suspended, glowing sculpture will add a striking focal point, reflecting Nobu’s signature design.

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.

Spanning 6,385m², the Nobu Hotel will offer over 50 guest rooms and suites, each reflecting Nobu’s signature blend of contemporary luxury and Japanese-inspired aesthetics. There will be a serene pool area, a state-of-the-art gym featuring the latest fitness technology and a tranquil spa offering rejuvenating treatments.

“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.”

“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,” says David Rockwell, Founder and President, Rockwell Group. “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.”