Top hospitality impresarios Sam Nazarian’s sbe and Singaporean nightlife powerhouse, Hui Lim of Zouk Group, join forces to ring in a new era of nightlife to the LA scene with the Grand Opening of Zouk Los Angeles. The new venture brings impeccable design and state-of the-art production, while luring in the world’s best DJs and artists, as both platforms continue their global expansion. Zouk Group’s newest endeavor will be an equal partnership with sbe, well regarded as the largest nightlife company in the history of Los Angeles; who will manage the day-to-day management. (Cover Photo Credit: Scotch Photos and Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for sbe and Zouk Los Angeles)
Last weekend, the two hospitality empires came together to disrupt the LA nightlife scene forever at the Grand Opening of Zouk Los Angeles with a special preview celebration, live celebrity artists performances and a sold out weekend, unveiling their newest concept in the heart of West Hollywood.
VIP Preview Celebration
On Thursday, 3/13, Sam Nazarian of sbe, Hui Lim of Zouk Group, and Marc Anthony hosted an over the top VIP preview celebration with a traditional drum ritual, warm welcoming speeches, and an official ribbon cutting, among friends and family. Nazarian and Anthony stood side by side with their wives, Emina Nazarian and Nadia Ferreira, as well with the likes of Frankie Delgado, blockbuster producer & director Michael Bay, Rachel Lindsay (The Bachelorette), Jessie T. Usher (The Boys), Linzy Luu (Netflix’s Too Hot Too Handle), and Charli Burnett (Vanderpump Rules), which served as an exclusive preview where guests and top executives from all over the world were treated to an exclusive first-hand look inside the unprecedented 16,500 square foot nightlife space. Along with sparkling caviar girls serving the finest caviar and chip pairings, an array of sbe’s dining portfolio was also served to guests to highlight classic dishes like the Miso Cod Bites and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice from Katsuya, Steak and Tomato Tartare from Casa Dani, Short Rib Tostadas from MXO, Empanadas from Manolo and Sofia Vergara’s TOMA and Caviar & Chicken Bites from Zouk as well as refreshing cocktails like the Jalisco Express, Midnight Affair and the Watermelon Sugar.
Opening Night
On Friday, 3/14 Zouk Los Angeles opened their doors for the first time to the public with a knockout packed house featuring a mega EDM headlining performance by DJ Politik. There were celebrity appearances by internet personality and entrepreneur, David Dobrik, Chainsmokers, Netflix’s Selling Sunset star, Jason Oppenheim, and Marshmello.
Second Grand Opening Night
Zouk Los Angeles presented a second Grand Opening night on Saturday 3/15 with the 16,500 square foot space jammed packed and presented a mic drop hip hop performance by platinum-recording producer and music executive, Metro Boomin’, delivering a 40 min set of his chart topping hits with the whole venue going wild rapping every word and choruses such as, ‘Like That’ (Future, Kendrick Lamar), ‘X’ ( 21 Savage), ‘Space Cadet (feat.Gunna)’, ‘Ric Flair Drop’ (Offset), ‘Creepin’ (The Weeknd & 21 Savage), ‘Runnin’(21 Savage), ‘Mask Off’(Future) and ‘More M’s’ (Drake, 21 Savage) to name a few. Celebrity deejays Paul Oakenfold and Vice, as well as Steelo Brim and Ross Naess were also in attendance.
Zouk Los Angeles
Zouk Los Angeles has exploded onto the nightlife scene as a place where A-list celebrities, world-class DJs, and LA’s most stylish party-goers converge to create an atmosphere of electric exclusivity and unforgettable memories. This sexy premiere nightlife destination is cultivating its most primal stages of existence, already establishing itself as the go-to spot for those seeking an elevated experience where the unexpected becomes the norm – from surprise celebrity appearances to guest DJs who transform the energy of the room in an instant. Fashion-forward guests should absolutely dress to impress when heading to Zouk Los Angeles, as the crowd exudes sophistication and sensuality, creating an ambiance where style is just as important as the premium cocktails and heart-pounding music that define this emerging nightlife phenomenon. Zouk Los Angeles is now open nightly Wednesdays – Saturdays, to the general public, and is located at 643 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
About sbe
Established in 2002 by Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately-held, leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates world-class hotels, restaurants, lounges and nightclubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is devoted to creating extraordinary experiences throughout its proprietary brands with a commitment to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Over the last decade, sbe has mastered the art of creating desirable destinations; the lifestyle platform included over 100 hotels and 150 restaurants and lounges. In 2020, Sam Nazarian shifted his focus to the culinary and nightlife world by launching Disruptive Restaurant Group (DRG.) DRG incubates and operates globally renowned culinary brands including critically-acclaimed restaurants, lounges and nightclubs. By partnering with an impressive roster of internationally renowned culinary talent, DRG concepts are committed to innovation and setting new industry standards. Restaurants and lounges include: Casa Dani, by three Michelin-starred Chef Dani Garcia; Citizens; Katsuya, by Chef Katsuya Uechi; Kumi; MXO by Wes Avila, Doheny Room; HYDE; LiFE; S Bar and Zouk Los Angeles. In 2023, sbe announced its foray back into hotels with HQ Hotels & Residences, a smart lifestyle concept launched via a strategic alliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. In 2024, sbe announced The Estate, set to become the biggest network of resorts and residential projects driven by a commitment to functional and preventive medicine through diagnostics, longevity, all powered by AI. Sam Nazarian has consistently demonstrated his ability to anticipate and shape the future of hospitality and gastronomy. With his unwavering passion, entrepreneurial prowess, and a portfolio of iconic brands, Sam has cemented his position as a trailblazer in both the hospitality and culinary world for generations to come. To learn more, visit sbe.com.
About Zouk Group
Zouk Group is a global lifestyle company with establishments that span across nightlife, entertainment, and dining sectors. Its namesake, Zouk, is a 34-year-old nightlife brand known for pushing the boundaries of dance music and propelling Singapore on the global map. Ranked Asia’s best club on DJ Mag’s annual Top 100 Clubs list since 2017 and top globally since 2010, Zouk is Singapore’s foremost clubbing institution, delivering the freshest in dance music across genres, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, a constant roster of stellar international, regional and local residents, and top-notch service and hospitality.
Zouk has since evolved into an all-encompassing global lifestyle brand that has expanded into the food & beverage sector with new brands like social gaming bar RedTail, vibe dining restaurant FUHU, curated food hall Famous Foods and more concepts in the pipeline. Aside from club offerings, Zouk Group also owns ZoukOut, Asia’s premier dawn-to-dusk music festival featuring world-class DJs, which attracts a cosmopolitan mix of locals and tourists within and beyond Asia to the beachfront of Singapore. Zouk Group oversees club and lifestyle entities in Singapore, Malaysia, Las Vegas and on cruise ships. The company also owns the franchise to Five Guys in Singapore and Malaysia.
