Solutions Leisure Group

Solutions Leisure Group is a hospitality group that creates and operates bars, restaurants and family entertainment destinations. Founded in 2001 in Hurghada, Egypt, by Paul Evans and Freek Teusink, the company has been operating for more than two decades and entered the Dubai market in 2011. Its geographic presence spans Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the wider global hospitality sector.

The group's portfolio comprises eight named brands: Asia Asia, a restaurant and bar concept; Lock, Stock & Barrel, a bar and live music venue; Wavehouse, a family entertainment destination; and Ula, The 305, Papas, Central and En Fuego. Its areas of work cover hospitality management, food and beverage concept creation, culture generation, nightlife and bar operations, and family entertainment venue operations. Industry verticals include hospitality, food and beverage, bars and nightlife, restaurants, family entertainment and tourism. The company describes itself as the UAE's most awarded F&B group.

Solutions Leisure Group describes its staff as “moment makers, experience creators and boundary breakers” and positions itself in the approachable, relatable middle market, with a brand tone it characterises as fun, exciting and surprising. It states that its work is driven by commitment, evolving skill and bold direction, and it takes a collaborative approach, partnering with other hospitality groups. The company's founding is traced to a loose handshake between its two co-founders; its sign-off is “Welcome to the great times”.