The Arts Club Dubai

What The Arts Club Dubai does

The Arts Club Dubai is a private members' club operating as the first international outpost of the historic London club founded in 1863. Opened in 2020 and housed within a Foster + Partners-designed venue at ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the club spans 65,000 sq.ft across four floors and serves high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals seeking curated hospitality, dining, and cultural experiences in Dubai's financial district.

The venue integrates six food and beverage outlets — The Brasserie (Mediterranean, all-day), Ofelia (Italian), Rōhen (Nikkei Japanese-Peruvian), Members' Lounges, Oscuro cigar lounge, and Oscuro Kitchen (rooftop Mexican) — alongside a 2,000 sqm rooftop terrace, the Vega nightclub with an engineered acoustic sound system, contemporary art collection with rotating exhibitions curated by Wedel Art, a cultural programme including The Culture Counter podcast, private event spaces, and a Mini Members programme for families. Reciprocal club access extends internationally for members of the parent London club.

The Arts Club Dubai is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Arts Club Limited (London) — the Dubai registered entity is The Arts Club Limited (commercial licence CL2810). Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (international membership priced at £1,200/yr for existing London club members, with full, second and young tiers offered at undisclosed pricing), transaction-based food and beverage sales across the venues, and private event bookings. The club employs 251-500 staff and operates a sales-led, invitation-driven go-to-market targeting Dubai-based and internationally mobile HNW individuals.

Name

The Arts Club Dubai

Legal name

The Arts Club Limited

Website

https://theartsclub.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Arts Club Dubai is a private members' club in DIFC, Dubai, spanning 65,000 sq.ft across four floors. It serves high-net-worth individuals with dining, nightlife, cultural programming, and contemporary art as the first international outpost of The Arts Club London (founded 1863).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members Club Hospitality

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private members club
• Hospitality services
• Fine dining venues
• Cultural programming
• Premium event spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide primary recurring revenue. International membership for existing London members costs £1,200 per annum.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining venues including The Brasserie, Ofelia (Italian), Rōhen (Nikkei), Members' Lounges, Oscuro cigar lounge, and Oscuro Kitchen rooftop dining
3. Private Events & Functions: Revenue from private dining, celebrations, and corporate entertaining in dedicated event spaces

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Arts Club Dubai sells private membership access to an integrated hospitality venue offering fine dining across multiple restaurants (Ofelia Italian, The Brasserie Mediterranean, Röhen Nikkei, Members' Lounges, Oscuro cigar lounge, Oscuro Kitchen rooftop), entertainment (Vega nightclub, The Rooftop), curated art exhibitions, cultural programming, and private event spaces. Membership provides exclusive access to all facilities plus reciprocal arrangements with partner clubs worldwide, with international membership for existing London club members priced at £1,200 per annum.

Product overview

The Arts Club Dubai is a private members club operating as a single, unified hospitality venue rather than a modular platform. The core offering is membership access to an integrated club experience combining dining (six food and beverage outlets: Ofelia, The Brasserie, Rōhen, Members' Lounges, Oscuro, and Oscuro Kitchen), entertainment (nightclub Vega, rooftop terrace, live music), arts and culture (art exhibitions, permanent collection, cultural programme with podcasts), and event spaces. The club spans 65,000 sq.ft across four floors in the DIFC, with sister club relationship to The Arts Club London (founded 1863). Membership tiers include full, second, young, international, and Mini Members for families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Arts Club Dubai Membership Private membership to an exclusive members club spanning 65,000 sq.ft across four floors in DIFC, Dubai, providing access to dining, entertainment, art, and cultural programming; for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals.
• Ofelia Restaurant Italian restaurant offering a reinvention of classic Italian cuisine in a bustling, eclectic space, with chef Alessandro Stefani's menu reimagining Italian dishes for sharing; for members and their guests.
• The Brasserie Restaurant The largest of the club's three restaurants, open throughout the day starting with breakfast, offering a Mediterranean-inspired seasonal menu with light and fresh flavours; for members and their guests.
• Röhen Restaurant Nikkei restaurant combining Japanese and Peruvian flavours with intricate cooking techniques and distinct flavours in an energetic atmosphere; for members and their guests.
• Members' Lounges Dining Multiple lounges throughout the club, including Palazzo and Sandhurst Lounges, offering a Club Menu of classics for relaxed dining; for members throughout the day.
• Oscuro Cigar Lounge Cigar lounge set on the fifth floor, inspired by Cuban bars, featuring an unparalleled collection of Cuban cigars, distinctive spirits, and fine wines with a bespoke humidor; for members and their guests.
• Oscuro Kitchen Rooftop Dining Alfresco rooftop lounge dining on The Rooftop terrace featuring Mexican cuisine and signature cocktails built around agave, complemented by a dedicated menu; for members and their guests.
• The Rooftop A 2,000 sq.m rooftop terrace with views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, featuring private cabanas, an elegant cocktail bar, and housing nightclub Vega; for members and their guests.
• Vega Nightclub The club's nightclub featuring contemporary dance music inspired by 1970s clubbing and Mediterranean summers, hosting in-demand international DJs with engineered acoustics and digital stereo sound; for members and their guests.
• Private Events and Functions Private dining and entertaining facilities available exclusively to members, hosting weddings, birthdays, and corporate entertaining in beautifully appointed spaces; for members hosting personal or corporate celebrations.
• Mini Members Family Programme Family programme allowing younger generations of members to share in the club's spirit of creativity and community through age-appropriate activities and events; for member families with children.
• Reciprocal Clubs International Access International membership benefit providing exclusive access to a curated network of reciprocal private members clubs across Europe, America and beyond for travelling members; for members who travel internationally.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lanserhof GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury wellness joint venture with Austrian group Lanserhof, operating Lanserhof at The Arts Club. The wellness venture experienced difficulties, with a £6.4m write-down in 2024 and accumulated debts of nearly £20m owed to shareholders. The club has taken temporary ownership of the wellness centre's parent entity Artslans Urban Limited while seeking new partnership or investment opportunities.
• The Arts Club LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister club relationship - The Arts Club Dubai is the first international outpost of the historic London private members club founded in 1863. London members can access Dubai club through international membership. Shared values, philosophy, and cross-promotional relationship.
• Wedel ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt curation partnership for the club's contemporary exhibition programme. Wedel Art curates rotating seasonal exhibitions alongside the permanent collection.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Soho House: Global private members club operator targeting creative professionals with hospitality, F&B, and cultural programming. Closest large-scale comparable with multi-country footprint and similar member demographic.
• The Arts Club London: Parent and sister club of The Arts Club Dubai, founded in 1863 in Mayfair. Same brand, heritage, and member philosophy; provides reciprocal access and is the ultimate parent economic engine.
• The Ned: Private members club and hotel concept with multiple venues globally offering integrated F&B, workspace, and cultural programming. Comparable multi-concept venue model and creative-professional member focus.
• Annabel's (Berkeley Square Holdings): Iconic luxury private members club in London with multiple restaurants, bars, and event spaces. Comparable premium positioning, hospitality-led multi-outlet model, and HNW member base.
• Home House: London private members club offering F&B, accommodation, and event spaces in a townhouse setting. Comparable heritage venue model with mixed membership/hospitality revenue.
• 5 Hertford Street / LouLou's: London-based ultra-luxury private members club and restaurant. Comparable high-end positioning, exclusive membership model, and integrated dining/entertainment offering.
• CORE: Club: NYC-based private members club for successful individuals offering dining, wellness, cultural programming, and workspaces. Comparable integrated hospitality/cultural member experience at premium price points.

Regional players

• Cipriani Dubai: Premium Italian dining and nightlife venue operating in Dubai. Comparable high-end Dubai F&B positioning and HNW clientele, though operates as a restaurant rather than members club.
• Billionaire Dubai: Luxury dining and nightlife venue in Dubai targeting HNW patrons with premium positioning, entertainment programming, and bottle-service model. Comparable Dubai luxury hospitality positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Aman Club: Ultra-luxury hotel brand with private club-style experiences at premium global properties. Comparable luxury positioning, premium pricing, and HNW member overlap, though operates as a hotel chain rather than members club.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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