5 of The World’s Most Exclusive & Expensive Private Members’ Clubs Mingling, networking, expanding your social circle and eating and drinking the finest foods and drinks in town – these are the benefits of private members’ clubs. With lockdown and closed offices over the last year, many of these clubs experienced a boom in popularity, as people were looking for private places to work and spend some time outside their homes. Soho House is only one of these modern-day clubs whose membership became a new kind of status symbol for the young, trendy and creatives. Here’s a quick low down on five of the world’s most sought after clubs. 1. Yellowstone Club, Montana, USA Fees: £290,000 joining fee, £30,000 yearly How to become a member: You need to own a property in the area around the club’s grounds, which cost between 1.5m – £18m Rumoured members: Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Eric Schmidt (Google), Gisele Bundchen, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Perks: What else would you need besides the chance to bump into JT? Maybe 15 ski lifts and around 60 ski trails, a private golf course and a youth centre with a movie theatre and other indoor entertainment facilities 2. The Tanglin Club, Singapore Fees: £72,000 joining fee, £912 yearly How to become a member: You need to be recommended by two 3+year members Rumoured members: Unknown Perks: A salon, gym, outdoor pool, squash and a tennis court and six different restaurants and bars 3. The American Club, Hong Kong Fees: £46,000 joining fee, £2,800 annually How to become a member: You need to be American and must be proposed and seconded by an existing member Rumoured members: Unknown Perks: Restaurants serving American food, a gym, spa, pool, tennis and squash court, kids play area and American events, such as Thanksgiving festivities 4. The Core, NY and Milan Fees: £36,000 joining fee, £11,000 annually How to become a member: You need to be referred by a member or partner of the club Rumoured members: Jay-Z, The Clintons, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Tory Burch Perks: A gym, library, beauty salon and spa, exclusive events and an art collection 5. Carnegie Club, Skibo Castle, Scotland Fees: £30,000 joining fee, £9,500 yearly How to join: Unknown Rumoured members: Various Russian oligarchs, Madonna and Guy Ritchie (who got married there) Perks: Horse stable, a pool, tennis court, clay-pigeon shooting area, falconry, archery, a spa, library, drawing room, golf course and a dance hall with live music
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