Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), a leading global lifestyle hospitality company, has announced its strategic investment in Solutions Group, one of the UAE’s most celebrated and awarded hospitality operators.
Pioneers of the approachable lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality sector, this acquisition of Solutions Group aligns two UAE-born companies that share the same vision: delivering world class hospitality experiences across the globe.
Two Homegrown Success Stories; One Global Ambition
Under this transaction, Solutions Group contributes 15 established venues across a diversified portfolio of award-winning nightlife, dining, and entertainment concepts. Flagship brands including Asia Asia, Lock, Stock & Barrel, Ula, The 305, Wavehouse, Papas, Central, and En Fuego bring strong brand equity, proven scalability, and differentiated guest appeal. These venues strengthen and diversify SHG’s existing global platform of 100 operating sites spanning hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, nightlife, and wellness across 26 international markets.
As part of the partnership, Solutions Group’s senior management team, including its Managing Partners, will remain in place to continue leading and overseeing the Solutions Group portfolio and its brand DNA. This ensures operational continuity while leveraging SHG’s scale and international reach to accelerate growth and expansion opportunities.
The combined platform enhances scale and market reach, creating the ability to capture new customer segments and accelerate geographic expansion. By integrating complementary strengths, SHG and Solutions Leisure are positioned to drive operational synergies and solidify leadership in the global lifestyle hospitality sector.
The Bigger Picture
This acquisition forms part of SHG’s broader investment-led growth strategy, focused on investing in high-performing operators with differentiated concepts, proven scalability, and strong brand equity. By aligning with established industry players, SHG strengthens its ability to capture growth opportunities and deliver long-term value creation.
The transaction follows a series of key milestones for SHG, including an increased investment from Goldman Sachs in April 2025 and SHG investment in Maximal Concept Limited in August last year.
Antonio Gonzalez, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, SHG, said: “Bringing Solutions Group into the SHG family reflects our commitment to investing in operators with proven creativity and international potential. Their portfolio attracts millions of guests each year and has a strong foundation for future expansion. This acquisition reflects our long-term growth strategy of building a global portfolio through selective investments in exceptional operators.”
Paul Evans, CEO and founder of Solutions Group, said, “This partnership marks a monumental moment in our journey. Sunset and Solutions have been friends for over 12 years, growing side by side in this extraordinary region, quietly applauding each other’s wins and pushing boundaries within our own lanes. After many years operating as neighbours in the same properties, we’ve built an outstanding shared respect and deep admiration for one another’s expertise.
Now, the opportunity to unite as one, bringing together the region’s leading operators under a single roof, creates what can only be described as a supernova moment; a collision of stars that will fuel exponential growth, unlocking new global chapters for our much-loved homegrown brands, and elevating the careers and aspirations of our exceptional teams. I could not be prouder, nor more excited, to be part of this next chapter; one that celebrates what’s been built, and boldly accelerates what’s to come.”
Chris Spiliopoulos, Chief Development Officer, SHG, commented: “With Solutions Group, we are broadening our reach into new segments of hospitality, adding award-winning concepts with strong customer appeal that complement and enhance our existing portfolio. Deals of this nature are not easy to come by, and I am proud of the work our team has put into making this partnership a reality. It represents another important step in our mission to expand our international footprint, unlock new growth opportunities, and create long-term value for our stakeholders.”