THE ARTS CLUB DUBAI

THEARTS CLUBDUBAI

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A NEWCOMMUNITYThe Arts Club Dubai is perfectly located in the heartof the DIFC, set over four floors and totalling 65,000square feet, in the brand new ICD Brookfield Placedevelopment designed by Foster Partners. It is thefirst international outpost of the celebrated andhistorical private members’ club, established in1863 in Mayfair, London.The Club’s new Membership is an exciting communityof like-minded, diverse and dynamic people, all hailingfrom different cultures and sectors, from the regionand further afield.

A LIFESTYLE FORITS MEMBERSThe Club exists to provide its Members with a homeaway from home: a sanctuary for those seekingcomfort, hospitality and elegance, with a level ofquality, service and attention to detail that endeavoursto leave them wanting for nothing.It is also an office away from the office, whereMembers seeking a more relaxed environment inwhich to conduct business can do so at ease, eitherin a social and convivial setting or in a more privateand secluded space.

RICHEXPERIENCESMembers can entertain in beautiful surroundings,dine and drink from exquisite menus, danceuntil the small hours, socialise and make newacquaintances, celebrate occasions andexperience a richly inspiring Cultural Programmeof art, music and events.The Club is open 365 days a year, from earlyin the morning until late at night.

CULTURALPROGRAMMEThe Cultural Programme pulses life into eachMember’s experience of the Club, as much or aslittle as they desire, as and when they wish.Talks, current debates, tastings, exhibitions,studio tours, trips, workshops, cabarets, paneldiscussions, dance and live music permeatesthrough the Club, adapting and reflectingthe seasons, social calendar and changing times.

THE TEAMThe Club’s team comes with a broad experience inmembers’ clubs. Within it, a dedicated GuestRelations Team is on hand to assist with all mannerof Members’ requests.CLUB PARTIESSeasonal moments are celebrated throughout theThe Club also has its own in-houseyear with all-encompassing Club parties andpâtisserie, so as well as furnishing the manyfestivities, and at the weekends well-heeleddessert menus throughout the Club; itfamily-style brunching brings everyone together,enables Members to order sweet treats forwith entertainment for little ones.special occasions and to enjoy them at home.

CLUB DESIGNThe Principals of The Arts Club have workedclosely with the Milan based design firm,Dimorestudio, to achieve their vision forClub’s interiors.Each space, across all four floors, draws from arich and sophisticated colour palette, expressedwith strong textures and playful patterns,resulting in an overall design aesthetic that isboth contemporary and classic. It is the ultimateblend of the past and present. A unique collectionof art-deco furniture and lighting make referenceto the Club’s past and set a decadent scene, whilesumptuous fabrics throughout add layers ofluxurious comfort.Rooms vary in size with grander lounges andrestaurants for entertaining and socialising,and smaller more intimate spaces for discreetbusiness meetings or quiet contemplation.

BREAKFASTLUNCHDINNERThere are three restaurants within The Arts Club Dubai,giving Members the flexibility to dine when andhow they wish.- BRASSERIE The first of these is a unique interpretationof the London Club’s beloved modern European Brasserie.Operating as the engine room of the Club, it is openfrom early in the morning until the late evening.- NIKKEI The second, a one-of-a-kind, homegrown concept,is an altogether different dining experience,taking inspiration from Peru and Japan,with bold and exhilarating cooking techniques,exotic flavours, brought together to push theboundaries of Members’ imaginations.- ITALIAN The third restaurant, also brand new and homegrown,is an elegant, family-style Italian restaurant, heavilyinfluenced by the exceptional produce and themuch-lauded culinary simplicity of Italy. Its classicItalian service brings style and flair back to the table.- CLUB CLASSICS Outside of the restaurants Members can orderfrom the Club Menu which features an arrayof club-classics, comforting and perfectly suited to itssurroundings, whether it be in one of the Members’lounges, the library or on the rooftop terrace.

.AND DRINKSThere are no less than seven craft cocktail barswithin the Club, each manned by a specialist teamof waiters and bartenders, working alongsideworld-class sommeliers, who are on hand toguide Members through the meticulously sourcedwine list, which features wines from the finestvineyards from around the world.

OSCUROThe Club’s Master of Habanos has full reign over abeautiful custom-designed humidor, which takeacentre stage in Oscuro, the Club’s decadent cigarlounge (opening early 2021). Situated on therooftop, Members and their guests can enjoy someof the world’s most exceptional smokes, either inthe lounge, or outside in a private cabana, withgentle music eminating from the Club’ssundowner terrace next door.

EVENTFULPRIVATE MOMENTS ACESThere are plenty of spaces within the Clubfor Members to host their own events and parties,from private and semi-private dining rooms ofvarying sizes, to terraces and rooftops, notforgetting screening room capabilities, with eachevent carefully handled by the experiencedEvents Team.

UP ON THE ROOFOpening in early 2021, the vast 23,000 sq ft rooftop willseem like another world. Not only does it haveuninterrupted views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, itwill also house the Club’s late-night lounge in animpressive standalone structure.Inside the late-night lounge, the very best sound systemhas been commissioned, alongside a lightinginstallation that is itself a work of art. Both addingan extra special dimension to the progressive musicscheduling that has been planned, with internationalDJs headlining intimate sets for those looking forsomething quite musically unique.The rooftop will also be home to the Club’s cigarlounge, Oscuro, kept well-stocked with an excellentselection of smokes by the Master of Habanos. Notforgetting, a vast outdoor terrace lounge, running thelength of the building, with its own external rotating DJbooth, individual cabanas, pergolas and cooling water

TYPES OFMEMBERSHIPFULLThis Membership can be applied for by personsaged 30 and above.SECONDThis Membership can be applied for by a spouse ofa full Member.YOUNGThis Membership can be applied for by personsunder the age of 30 at the time of applying.INTERNATIONALThis Membership can be added to Full, Secondand Young Membership. It includes Membershipto The Arts Club London.APPLYINGApplications for Membership are now beingAll applicants will require the support of twoaccepted and elections are underway.existing Members to complete their application,To join The Arts Club individuals will needknown as the Proposer and Seconder. They can beto complete an application form. This is annew Members of The Arts Club Dubai or they canimportant moment in the application process asbe existing Members of the Club in London.it is an opportunity for the applicant to tell usabout themselves and what they are looking forfrom the Club.The Committee welcomes applications fromindividuals with interests in the arts, music,literature, design, science, technology, healthand wellbeing, entrepreneurship, business,philanthropy, law, finance and fashion.Alternatively, for those without a Proposer or aSeconder, one of the Membership Team will bedelighted to meet with them instead.

Second, Young and International Members havethe same access to the Club as Full members. As a private club, The Arts Club is onlyaccessible to its Members and their guests. Members may bring up to five guests to theClub without a reservation, or more with areservation or prior authorisation from theGeneral Manager. This may vary for special events and thoseevents relating to the Cultural Programme. Members will have access to a handpickedselection of excellent international reciprocalclubs beyond Dubai. The Club operates an elegant dress code.ELECTIONAll complete applications are put on a waitinglist and each month a selection is put forwardfor review by the Election Committee.The Election Committee is looking for individualswho will relish all that the Club has to offer andwho will, in turn, contribute to club life.The Membership Team is on hand to assistthroughout the application process, answeringqueries and keeping applicants up to date withthe progress of their application.

CONTACTTo apply for Membership, please contact:membership@theartsclub.aeTelephone 971 (0) 4 422 7679The Arts Club, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, Dubai, UAEwww.theartsclub.ae @theartsclubdubaiImages courtesy of ICD Brookfield Place

Members can entertain in beautiful surroundings, dine and drink from exquisite menus, dance until the small hours, socialise and make new acquaintances, celebrate occasions and experience a richly inspiring Cultural Programme of art, music and events. The Club is open 365 days a year, from early in the morning until late at night.