Private Members Clubs
Private Members Clubs
London, New York, Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore — the world's top private club cities, with membership fee guides, global networks, and how to plan travel around them.
6
Cities covered
45+
Soho House locations
Soho House
Best global network
5 Hertford St
Most exclusive
Clubs by city
London
LHR / LCY
- —5 Hertford Street — Mayfair (invitation only)
- —The Arts Club — Mayfair
- —Soho House — Dean Street, White City, 40 Greek Street
- —Mark's Club — Mayfair
- —Annabel's — Berkeley Square (nightclub/dining)
The world's densest concentration of serious private clubs. Mayfair is the epicentre — most clubs are within a 10-minute walk of each other.
New York
JFK / EWR / LGA
- —The Core Club — Midtown East (ultra-premium, $50k initiation)
- —Soho House New York — Meatpacking District
- —The Knickerbocker Club — Upper East Side
- —Yale Club — Midtown
- —The Metropolitan Club — 60th & 5th Avenue
Manhattan's club scene spans old-money establishment clubs and modern creative/business networks. The Core Club is the ultra-premium recent entry.
Dubai
DXB
- —Capital Club — DIFC
- —Soho House Dubai — Jumeirah
- —Twenty Two — DIFC
- —The Ivy Club — DIFC
DIFC is the business club hub. Soho House brought creative-industry membership culture to the Gulf in 2021. The scene is newer but growing fast.
Tokyo
NRT / HND
- —Roppongi Hills Club
- —Tokyo American Club — Azabudai
- —The Okura Heritage Club
- —New Otani Executive Club
Tokyo clubs combine business networking with deep hospitality culture. Roppongi Hills Club has some of the best dining of any club in the world.
Singapore
SIN — Changi
- —The Tanglin Club
- —Singapore Cricket Club
- —The American Club — Novena
- —The British Club
Singapore's clubs are rooted in colonial-era institutions that remain active. The Tanglin Club has strong family membership and dining.
Paris
CDG / ORY
- —Cercle de l'Union Interalliée — Place de la Concorde
- —Automobile Club de France
- —Club de l'Étoile
Paris clubs are formal, rooted in tradition, and tend towards diplomatic and establishment circles. Cercle de l'Union is the most international-facing.
Membership fees
Approximate 2026 rates — fees vary by home city, age, and membership type.
| Club | Initiation | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Soho House Every House (global) | £0–£500 | ~£3,400–£5,000 |
| The Arts Club (London) | £500 | ~£2,200 |
| Capital Club (Dubai) | AED 25,000 | AED 18,000 |
| The Core Club (New York) | $50,000+ | $15,000+ |
| Roppongi Hills Club (Tokyo) | ¥500,000+ | ¥360,000 |
| The Tanglin Club (Singapore) | SGD 32,000 | SGD 3,600 |
Global club networks
Networks that grant access across multiple cities — the most travel-relevant membership structures.
Soho House
Global45+ houses across 13 countries
Creative industry standard — film, fashion, media, tech
The Ned (Ned's Club)
GlobalLondon, New York, Doha, Toronto, Washington DC
Hotel-integrated model — stay and club access combined
Annabel's / The 5 network
London anchored
5 Hertford St most exclusive; Annabel's most glamorous nightlife
University Alumni Clubs
GlobalGlobal
Harvard, Oxford, Yale, Cambridge, HBS clubs in major cities
IAGTO Golf Network
GlobalGolf + social events, 100+ countries
For golf-led travel with club privileges at courses worldwide
Common questions
What is the best private members club in London?
5 Hertford Street (Mayfair) is consistently ranked London's most exclusive private club — invitation-only, small, and genuinely hard to join. The Arts Club (Mayfair) combines art, culture, and business. Soho House (multiple London locations: White City, Dean Street, 40 Greek Street) is the global creative-industry benchmark. Mark's Club (Mayfair) is the traditional establishment choice. For business focus, the Oxford and Cambridge Club and the Travellers Club (Pall Mall) remain the classic options.
Does Dubai have private members clubs?
Dubai's members club scene is growing fast. The Capital Club (DIFC) is the city's longest-established business club. Soho House Dubai (Jumeirah) opened in 2021 and brought the global creative club model to the Gulf. Twenty Two (DIFC) is a newer luxury members club with strong F&B and hospitality. Many Dubai luxury hotels (Atlantis The Royal, One&Only The Palm) operate members-style access programmes for their private villas and amenities.
Which cities have the best private club scenes for international travelers?
London and New York remain the global hubs — the density and quality of private clubs in Mayfair and Manhattan is unmatched. Hong Kong's Kowloon Cricket Club, China Club, and Hong Kong Club are strong for business-focused travelers. Singapore's The Tanglin Club and The Singapore Cricket Club serve the expat professional market. Tokyo's Roppongi Hills Club is the standout for business and arts. Paris's Cercle de l'Union Interalliée (Place de la Concorde) is the top French option.
Can I access Soho House clubs in other cities with one membership?
Yes — a global Soho House Every House membership grants access to all 45+ Soho House locations worldwide, including London, New York, LA, Miami, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Rome, Tokyo, Mumbai, and Dubai. The annual fee is approximately £3,400–£5,000/year depending on your home club. Local membership (single-city) is cheaper but restricts access. Soho House also includes Cowshed Spa access and discounts at Soho Home, Cecconi's, and The Ned (which has a separate membership but reciprocal dining). The waiting list for major cities (especially London and New York) can run 12–24 months.
How do I get into a private members club as a visitor without membership?
Most clubs require a member to sign you in as a guest — the simplest route is knowing someone who is already a member. Some clubs (The Arts Club London, Capital Club Dubai) offer reciprocal arrangements with clubs in other cities. Soho House has a "Friends" arrangement where non-members can attend certain events. A few clubs (notably in Singapore and Tokyo) offer corporate or temporary memberships for short-term residents. Hotels like The Ned (London) or Annabel's (London) have their own membership models that non-residents can access via hotel guests.