“World of Nobu” Food Festival

The famous Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, often called as the sensei of "New style" Japanese cuisine, has long attracted the gourmets and world stars to his own restaurants like a magnet. Adhering to a simple and therefore undeniably brilliant principle: "The most important things to me are fresh products and simple, beautiful dishes," the Chef Nobu set up more than 30 restaurants, having conquered 28 cities on 5 continents with his cuisine. For the first time the Chef will gather all cooks and sushi chefs from Nobu"s restaurants around the world at Atlantis the Palm Resort. This October, the guests of Atlantis the Palm will fall into the special world – the world of culinary delights, talented chefs, the world of flavors and scents. The world of Nobu.

October 16-17, the "World of Nobu" tasting festival that will become the "reunion" of Nobu"s family – maestro Matsuhisa and the team of his fosterlings will be held at Atlantis the Palm Resort. The cooks and sushi chefs from different corners of the world – Malibu, London, Tokyo, Cape Town, Milan, Mykonos will gather in Dubai. The festival will take place in Asateer Tent Restaurant specially equipped for the festival.

On Thursday, October 16, the "World of Nobu" festival will begin with the enchanting cocktail party. From 9 pm to 3 am, guests will be treated with different variations of tapas from Nobu"s chefs and have fun to the music, which tops the popular charts. In addition, the famous sake manufacturer Hokusetsu, preferred by all Nobu"s restaurants, will arrange a tasting and provide an opportunity for a special look at this noble drink. Entrance fee to the party is 450 dirhams (122.5 USD).

Those who love relaxed Friday brunches at Nobu may participate in the Global Tasting Festival, which will be held on October 17 from 12 pm to 4 pm. A special menu with more than 80 dishes from Nobu"s restaurants around the world will present a unique style of each restaurant. The festival will be held to deep-house music by DJ Vinyl Dave from Atlantis resort. The cost of the brunch that includes unlimited amount of food and drinks, is 595 Dirham (162 USD) per person.

The same evening, a spectacular closing ceremony will take place – at 8 pm a gala dinner in the style of high fashion, consisting of 6 dishes will start. The event will be held to the energetic songs of one of the most popular singers in the Middle East – Salha and her The Million Dollar Band. During the dinner, the guests can participate in cooking master classes, and all the connoisseurs of tasting art will have unforgettable experience of their lives. The Chef Nobu himself will share the secrets of cooking art, which brought him fame and worldwide recognition. The cost of the dinner, consisting of 6 meals, including beverages, is 995 dirhams (270 dollars) per person.

"We are extremely excited to organize the first "World of Nobu" festival in the history," says Serge Zaalof, the President and Managing Director of Atlantis, The Palm. "We appreciate our cooperation with Chief Nobu and happy that we can give his fans a chance to visit this spectacular culinary event where they can taste delicacies of Nobu"s restaurants from all over the world. For a long time Nobu has been setting certain standards for Japanese food, and the festival will raise this gastronomic bar even higher."

In honor of the "World of Nobu" event, Atlantis Resort offers a new special offer – "Nobu Getaway". The offer includes one night stay in a Deluxe room, two tickets to the cocktail party and breakfast for two, consisting of international dishes. This offer cost starts with 2845 dirhams ($ 750). All guests staying at the resort can enjoy free entrance to The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Aquaventure Waterpark.