Standalone Group, a leading hospitality and F&B management company, excels in creating memorable experiences at its venues across the Middle East and Africa. Moreover, since its establishment in 2017, the group has built an impressive portfolio featuring SPINE, ELSE, ANU in Beirut, Mr. Panther in Nigeria, and HIDE in Doha.
At the helm of Standalone Group
Under the visionary leadership of CEO Salim Ghanem, with over 25 years of expertise, Standalone Group has consistently delivered exceptional hospitality concepts. The journey initially began with SPINE, an internationally celebrated lounge bar that set the stage for the brand’s innovative approach to hospitality design. Soon after, ANU emerged, introducing a bohemian rooftop dining experience. Following this, HIDE became a premier destination for nightlife and events, offering unmatched energy and elegance to Doha’s vibrant social scene. Meanwhile, ELSE reflects the brand’s bold creativity. Most recently, Mr. Panther launched in Lagos, solidifying the group’s commitment to redefining dining and nightlife with sophistication, vibrancy, and world-class standards.
Salim Ghanem announced exciting developments, saying, “Our upcoming projects include GUESTLIST, a luxurious after-party venue set to open in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2025. Modern, edgy, sleek, it’s the ultimate destination for late-night revelry. Furthermore, we are excited to expand SPINE into the UAE, with a Dubai opening scheduled for October 2026”.
Concepts by Standalone Group
- SPINE, an award-winning lounge bar, gained international acclaim with prestigious awards in London (2019) and Germany (2021) for its avant-garde atmosphere.
- ANU, located between the sea and North mountains, is a rooftop bohemian restaurant bar offering Mediterranean cuisine in a captivating setting.
- HIDE, a premier nightclub and events venue, is renowned for its dynamic and engaging entertainment experiences that captivate its guests.
- ELSE, a fusion restaurant and cocktail bar, offers a culinary journey blending flavors and artistry for a harmonious dining experience.
- Mr. Panther, the newest addition in Lagos, Nigeria, combines sophistication and energy to redefine the city’s dining and nightlife scene.
- GUESTLIST, an opulent after-party hotspot scheduled to debut in Lagos, Nigeria, later this year. With a contemporary, edgy, and sleek design, it promises to be the premier destination for late-night revelry.
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Rita Ghantous
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
