Top 13 Most Exclusive Clubs In The World
13. Club 33
Located in New Orleans Square in Disneyland, California, is the
exclusive Club 33. The club is the only location in Disneyland which
serves alcohol and its members are granted early access to the park,
valet parking, behind-the-scenes tours and Fastpasses, among other
benefits. The interior of the club, which opened in 1967, boasts antique
furniture and props from Disney movies. If you would like to dine on
gourmet dishes while seated amongst stars such as
Christina Aguilera and
Tom Hanks,
start saving up now. The initiation fee is $25,000 per person with a
$10,000 annual membership fee. Not only that, but there are a limited
number of memberships granted each year and you will need patience as
the wait-list gets so long sometimes it needs to close down.
12. Kee Club
Kee has two locations, one in Hong Kong and one in Shanghai. Even though the
fee
of $2, 579 for an annual membership doesn’t seem like much, it’s the
referrals that are important in gaining access to this exclusive club.
When you join this club, you receive food and beverage credits,
invitations to events where celebrities are in attendance and salons
furnished in eccentric furniture and filled with books and art. You can
hold business meetings, and dine or dance the night away in the club.
11. Yellowstone Club
The Yellowstone Club is a 13,600 acre private residential ski and
golf resort in Montana, USA. Its members include golf stars, CEOs and
Bill Gates,
which should give you a hint about the membership fee. To join, you
must be able to dish out a whopping $300,000 for the membership, plus
pay a $30,000 annual fee and purchase a multi-million dollar property.
The luxurious
properties,
which range from $2 million to $26 million, typically include ski rooms
with lockers, boot dryers and heated driveways. The area is heavily
monitored by security and is surrounded by the beauty of mountains and
evergreen forests. Who knew nature could be so pricey?
10. Core
Located in Manhattan is one of the coolest hang-outs for the wealthy,
CORE. Here, you have access to a spa, a gym and rare art and artists
(such as
Dave Chappelle) who come to speak at the club. You are provided with
individualized service,
a satellite office, delicious food and beverages and even get to drive
the sports cars which CORE rents out every year. The club also has a
theater where you can host presentations or if you’re a movie star, host
a screening (much like
George Clooney has done). Sounds like a pretty sweet club. All you need to join is the membership fee of $50,000 plus $15,000 annually.
9. White’s
Founded in 1693, White’s is a gentleman’s club in London, which has
the reputation of London’s oldest and most exclusive club. There is a
long wait list and new members must be vouched for by 35 signatories.
The club’s members have included both Prince Charles and his son
Prince William. The club is infamous for having a strict “
no women” policy,
which led Prime Minister David Cameron to eventually leave after having
been a member for several years. It is the place to be if you want a
menu filled with the finest British game, from wild salmon to partridge.
It also has a billiards rooms and of course, an extensive bar.
8. Capital Club
Located in Dubai’s Financial District is the exclusive business club,
Capital Club. Though the fees are undisclosed, the application is a
standard invite-only, two-member-recommended process. Most of the club’s
members are CEOs, Directors or Founders of their organizations. The
club prides itself on being the location of the signing of numerous
global business deals. Once a part of the club, you become a part of a
powerful network where your benefits and possibilities are endless. Some
of the benefits you receive are: use of meeting rooms, access to a
well-equipped gym, an entertaining venue with terraces that offer
outstanding views of the Burj Khalifa and a cigar room and bar.
7. Silencio
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Though rather new, having opened in 2011, Silencio has already made a
name for itself as one of Paris’ premier Arts club. Its membership fee
is $1000 to $1900 annually plus $85 per month and it opens its doors to
creative individuals who have demonstrated strong commitment to their
professional field. The club offers a restaurant, a bar, a private
screening room, an art library and a concert hall. The interior consists
of gold brick walls and chairs designed to “induce a state of
alertness.”
6. Soho House
Soho house was founded in 1995 in London but has since expanded to
have locations across Europe and North America. Its members, which
include celebrities and others in creative industries, have access to
the club spaces (which include restaurants and bars, the gym, pool and
spa) in the local house and to all Soho houses around the world. To
become a member, the exclusivity doesn’t lie in the $2,000 annual fee,
but you must also be nominated by two existing members. The club is
known to be selective and has famously denied membership to
Kim Kardashian numerous times.
5. The Club at The Ivy
The Ivy is a well-known restaurant in London, but the Club at the Ivy
is a private, members–only club which can only be accessed via a hidden
entrance through a flower shop. The Club consists of 3 floors, located
above the restaurant. It has a dining room, library and entertainment
space. It’s also known for its heated benches and seats. The only way to
become a member is to receive an invitation and pay the annual fee of
$1400 plus a $700 joining fee.
4. Duquesne Club
The Duquesne Club was founded in 1873 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Membership is by invitation from a current member only, and the fees are
a $9,000 initiation fee plus $4,000 annually. The club has been
consistently named as the #1 City Club in America. Its members include
corporate leaders, and guests have included
Ronald Reagan and
Bill Clinton.
When you join this exclusive club, you have access to the health and
fitness facilities, cultural events, cuisine and large network of
business people.
3. Cercle De Lorraine
Cercle de Lorraine is
an exclusive business club in Brussels, Belgium. For a $2,400
registration and annual fees of $2,000, you can enjoy private events, a
wine cellar and access to clubs for sailing, tennis, vintage cars and
more. You’ll also have access to over 68 different parking lots around
Belgium with exclusive discounts, so you’ll never have to worry about
parking again.
2. The Clubhouse
It’s so secretive, that its exact location in Argentina isn’t
revealed until you actually join, but the Clubhouse has much to offer.
The 4-story club offers a lounge, gorgeous suites, a terrace, two bars, a
pool, a garden and access to private events and other clubs around the
world, including Kee Club. To join, you must apply for a membership,
successfully complete an interview and pay fees of $750 a year.
1. Roppongi Hills Club
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Overlooking the bustling city of Tokyo, from the 51
st
floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, is the exclusive Roppongi Hills
Club. The club offers seven restaurants, two bars and stunning spaces to
hold events and meetings. It is the club to join if you want to rub
elbows with global leaders in various fields. The registration fee is
$11, 697 plus $1, 755 annually, but first, you’ll need to go through a
screening process.
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