Having brought the vibrant Japanese highlife to the heart of Dubai Marina in Q2 of 2021 with the
introduction of its award-winning concept, KŌYŌ, Solutions Leisure Group, the team behind Lock,
Stock & Barrel, Asia Asia and STK, is excited to announce the expansion of the brand to its first
international outpost on the shores of Marbella – Estepona in 2022, in partnership with leading
hospitality investment and management company, Sunset Hospitality Group.
Sleek, upbeat and sophisticated, the vibe-dining hotspot has introduced traditional Japanese
culinary and entertainment in a whole new way to the Dubai dining scene since its launch in August
this year. Pioneering a new age of social experience, the opulent restaurant and bar is inspired by
the sophisticated beauty and intrigue of the iconic Japanese geisha, blended with the unique energy of
the Tokyo nightlife experience and ‘kabuki’-style arts and entertainment. Striving to revolutionise
the multi-sensory culinary entertainment experience effortlessly captures the sights and sounds
of the Japanese highlife with a culinary exploration of the traditional to contemporary, bringing
innovation and creativity to traditional social events. Combining modern fine-dining with traditional
Japanese culture, the sensory-driven experience immerses you on arrival, making moments matter
by bringing innovation and creativity to traditional social experiences to offer a destination to mingle
and meet from day tonight.
The groundbreaking success of the Solutions Leisure concept took Dubai by storm, shifting the
entertainment and dining scene into a unique league of its own. First entering the market a decade
ago as it revolutionized the middle man sector with such concepts as Baby Q, Lock, Stock & Barrel
and Asia Asia, Paul Evans, Founder and CEO said, “We have been so fortunate to have connected
and grown into such epic opportunities as our partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group. As
Solutions Leisure has evolved and developed, so too has our ability to change and diversify the
landscape.”
“Global expansion is something we have been creeping into for a good while now. With the first step
our Russian outpost three years ago, 2021 has been a big one for us, and the chance to step into
Europe alongside such an incredible leader is one we knew we couldn’t miss. As two of the Middle
East’s biggest forces, we are so proud to have been given the chance to come together and work
with Sunset Hospitality Group, as we continue on our mission to create the moments people live
for.”
With a global presence in ten countries across 26 brands, Sunset Hospitality Group was
founded in 2011 with a vision to create unique hospitality experiences around the world,
ranging from hotels, resorts and beach clubs to restaurants and nightlife.
Antonio Gonzalez, CEO Sunset Hospitality Group, added, “Sunset Hospitality Group is focused
on curating contemporary hospitality experiences. Our business revolves around the common
goal of bringing people together to celebrate life. For more than a decade, we have developed
dining concepts and collaborated with renowned multinational brands that will add value to
our guests’ experiences. Our collaboration with Solutions Leisure Group to open KOYO will
make METT Marbella – Estepona such a celebrated destination.”