Staff Report
Dubai, UAE
Kerzner International Holdings Limited (Kerzner), an independent developer and operator of luxury hospitality and residential properties, and Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, have entered a strategic joint venture to drive the global expansion of Tapasake, an international restaurant chain under the One&Only hospitality brand.
SHG and Kerzner will expand the Tapasake brand as a stand-alone lifestyle concept outside the One&Only portfolio for the first time. Building on its existing presence in Dubai, the Maldives, Montenegro, and Mauritius, this joint venture will scale the brand across additional key international destinations, with further global markets currently in development.
As part of the evolved vision, Tapasake’s location in Dubai, perched atop The Link, home to the world’s longest sky infinity pool, will temporarily close in June 2025 for a complete transformation by Q4 2025.
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, said, “Tapasake is a homegrown success story which has always been synonymous with quality, style, and energy. This partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional lifestyle experiences in the world’s most desirable destinations. We are excited to bring a different perspective to Tapasake while preserving the essence that guests around the world have come to love,”
Following its inception at One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives, Tapasake has expanded to global locations such as One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro, One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius, and One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai, earning strong guest demand for expansion into new markets.
At the heart of Tapasake is a philosophy of “Eatertainment”, a fusion of refined dining and vibrant entertainment. Drawing on its Japanese culinary foundation, Tapasake menus are complemented by additional influences that vary by location, creating a unique and dynamic experience in every venue. The name itself reflects this duality: ‘Tapas’ representing the art of sharing, and ‘Sake’ symbolizing Japanese precision, flavor, and excellence.
Antonio Gonzalez, Chairman and Group CEO of SHG, concluded, “Partnering with Kerzner to take Tapasake global aligns with our vision of delivering unique lifestyle hospitality experiences to international markets. This collaboration celebrates Tapasake’s origins while unlocking new creative and commercial opportunities for growth, opening an exciting new chapter in the brand’s evolution.”
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