CMS advises Aldar Properties on its partnership with Nobu Hospitality in Abu Dhabi

International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its exclusive partnership with Nobu Hospitality to develop a new luxury hotel, branded residences, and a fine dining experience to anchor Aldar’s Mamsha Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. 

The agreement will see Aldar develop the 5-star hotel featuring 165 guest rooms and suites, including a rooftop Nobu Villa. Expected to open in 2026, the luxury hotel will offer guests and visitors access to Mamsha Beach and its waterfront promenade, four food and beverage venues including the first Nobu restaurant in Abu Dhabi, state-of-the-art wellness and fitness centre, swimming pools, and expansive event and conference facilities. Alongside the hotel, the planned development includes one of the first branded Nobu Residences in the Middle East.

Aldar is one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers and managers and is driving forward the development of premium hospitality projects in Saadiyat Island. Nobu Hospitality offers a lifestyle brand blending modern cool luxury and minimal Japanese tradition, with common characteristics of unique Nobu food experiences. 

CMS advised Aldar on all aspects of the transaction, from the initial structuring phases through to completion.  

The CMS team was led by John O’Connor (Corporate) and Geoff Smith (Real Estate) supported by Kiren Matharu (Corporate) and Mai Marshad (Real Estate).