the arts club dubai
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T H E
A R T S C L U B
D U B A I
A N E W C O M M U N I T Y 3
A L I F E S T Y L E F O R I T S M E M B E R S 4
R I C H E X P E R I E N C E S 7
C U L T U R A L P R O G R A M M E 8
C L U B P A R T I E S 1 0
T H E T E A M 1 1
C L U B D E S I G N 1 3
C L U B D I N I N G 1 6
C L U B D R I N K S 1 9
O S C U R O 2 0
P R I V A T E M O M E N T S 2 3
U P O N T H E R O O F 2 4
A P P L Y I N G 2 6
T Y P E S O F M E M B E R S H I P 2 7
E L E C T I O N 2 9
C O N T A C T 3 1
D U B A I
A N E W
C O M M U N I T Y
The Arts Club Dubai is perfectly located in the heart
of the DIFC, set over four floors and totalling 65,000
square feet, in the brand new ICD Brookfield Place
development designed by Foster + Partners. It is the
first international outpost of the celebrated and
historical private members’ club, established in
1863 in Mayfair, London.
The Club’s new Membership is an exciting community
of like-minded, diverse and dynamic people, all hailing
from different cultures and sectors, from the region
and further afield.
A L I F E S T Y L E F O R
I T S M E M B E R S
The Club exists to provide its Members with a home
away from home: a sanctuary for those seeking
comfort, hospitality and elegance, with a level of
quality, service and attention to detail that endeavours
to leave them wanting for nothing.
It is also an office away from the office, where
Members seeking a more relaxed environment in
which to conduct business can do so at ease, either
in a social and convivial setting or in a more private
and secluded space.
R I C H
E X P E R I E N C E S
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.
C U L T U R A L
P R O G R A M M E
The Cultural Programme pulses life into each
Member’s experience of the Club, as much or as
little as they desire, as and when they wish.
Talks, current debates, tastings, exhibitions,
studio tours, trips, workshops, cabarets, panel
discussions, dance and live music permeates
through the Club, adapting and reflecting
the seasons, social calendar and changing times.
C L U B P A R T I E S
Seasonal moments are celebrated throughout the
year with all-encompassing Club parties and
festivities, and at the weekends well-heeled
family-style brunching brings everyone together,
with entertainment for little ones.
T H E T E A M
The Club’s team comes with a broad experience in
members’ clubs. Within it, a dedicated Guest
Relations Team is on hand to assist with all manner
of Members’ requests.
The Club also has its own in-house
pâtisserie, so as well as furnishing the many
dessert menus throughout the Club; it
enables Members to order sweet treats for
special occasions and to enjoy them at home.
C L U B D E S I G N
The Principals of The Arts Club have worked
closely with the Milan based design firm,
Dimorestudio, to achieve their vision for
Club’s interiors.
Each space, across all four floors, draws from a
rich and sophisticated colour palette, expressed
with strong textures and playful patterns,
resulting in an overall design aesthetic that is
both contemporary and classic. It is the ultimate
blend of the past and present. A unique collection
of art-deco furniture and lighting make reference
to the Club’s past and set a decadent scene, while
sumptuous fabrics throughout add layers of
luxurious comfort.
Rooms vary in size with grander lounges and
restaurants for entertaining and socialising,
and smaller more intimate spaces for discreet
business meetings or quiet contemplation.
C L U B D I N I N G
There are three restaurants within The Arts Club Dubai,
giving Members the flexibility to dine when and
how they wish.
- B R A S S E R I E -
The first of these is a unique interpretation
of the London Club’s beloved modern European Brasserie.
Operating as the engine room of the Club, it is open
from early in the morning until the late evening.
- R Ō H E N -
Rōhen is the Club’s second, a one-of-a-kind,
homegrown concept and is an altogether different
dining experience. Taking inspiration from Peru and Japan,
Rōhen is a Nikkei restaurant with bold and exhilarating
cooking techniques, exotic flavours, brought together
to push the boundaries of Members’ imaginations.
- A L V E A R E -
The third restaurant, also brand new and homegrown,
is an elegant, family-style Italian restaurant. Heavily
influenced by the exceptional produce and the
much-lauded culinary simplicity of Italy, Alveare has
classic Italian service that brings style and flair back
to the table.
- C L U B C L A S S I C S -
Outside of the restaurants Members can order
from the Club Menu which features an array
of club-classics, comforting and perfectly suited to its
surroundings, whether it be in one of the Members’
lounges, the library or on the rooftop terrace.
. . . A N D C L U B D R I N K S
There are no less than seven craft cocktail bars
within the Club, each manned by a specialist team
of waiters and bartenders, working alongside
world-class sommeliers, who are on hand to
guide Members through the meticulously sourced
wine list, which features wines from the finest
vineyards from around the world.
O S C U R O
The Club’s Master of Habanos has full reign over a
beautiful custom-designed humidor, which takea
centre stage in Oscuro, the Club’s decadent cigar
lounge (opening late 2021). Situated on the
rooftop, Members and their guests can enjoy some
of the world’s most exceptional smokes, either in
the lounge, or outside in a private cabana, with
gentle music eminating from the Club’s
sundowner terrace next door.
E V E N T F U L
P R I V A T E M O M E N T S A C E S
There are plenty of spaces within the Club
for Members to host their own events and parties,
from private and semi-private dining rooms of
varying sizes, to terraces and rooftops, not
forgetting screening room capabilities, with each
event carefully handled by the experienced
Events Team.
U P O N T H E R O O F
Opening in late 2021, the vast 23,000 sq ft rooftop will
seem like another world. Not only does it have
uninterrupted views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, it
will also house the Club’s late-night lounge in an
impressive standalone structure.
The rooftop will also be home to the Club’s cigar
lounge, Oscuro, kept well-stocked with an excellent
selection of smokes by the Master of Habanos. Not
forgetting, a vast outdoor terrace lounge, running the
length of the building, with its own external rotating DJ
booth, individual cabanas, pergolas and cooling water
features.
At the back of the triangular floorplan will be a large
blank-canvas event space, where Members can plan big
celebrations to their exact specifications.
A P P L Y I N G
Applications for Membership are now being
accepted and elections are ongoing.
To join The Arts Club individuals will need
to complete an application form. This is an
important moment in the application process as
it is an opportunity for the applicant to tell us
about themselves and what they are looking for
from the Club.
The Committee welcomes applications from
individuals with interests in the arts, music,
literature, design, science, technology, health
and wellbeing, entrepreneurship, business,
philanthropy, law, finance and fashion.
All applicants will require the support of two
existing Members to complete their application,
known as the Proposer and Seconder. They can be
Members of The Arts Club Dubai or they can
be existing Members of the Club in London.
Alternatively, for those without a Proposer or a
Seconder, one of the Membership Team will be
delighted to meet with them instead.
T Y P E S O F
M E M B E R S H I P
F U L L
This Membership can be applied for by persons
aged 30 and above.
SECOND
This Membership can be applied for by a spouse of
a full Member.
Y O U N G
This Membership can be applied for by persons
under the age of 30 at the time of applying.
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
This Membership can be added to Full, Second
and Young Membership. It includes Membership
to The Arts Club London.
• Second, Young and International Members have
the same access to the Club as Full members.
• As a private club, The Arts Club is only
accessible to its Members and their guests.
• Members may bring up to five guests to the
Club without a reservation, or more with a
reservation or prior authorisation from the
General Manager.
• This may vary for special events and those
events relating to the Cultural Programme.
• The Club operates an elegant dress code.
E L E C T I O N
All complete applications are put on a waiting
list and each month a selection is put forward
for review by the Election Committee.
The Election Committee is looking for individuals
who will relish all that the Club has to offer and
who will, in turn, contribute to club life.
The Membership Team is on hand to assist
throughout the application process, answering
queries and keeping applicants up to date with
the progress of their application.
C O N T A C T
To apply for Membership, please contact:
Telephone +971 (0) 4 3 506 506
The Arts Club, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, Dubai, UAE
www.theartsclub.ae @theartsclubdubai
Images courtesy of ICD Brookfield Place
