Lux private clubs boom as fees climb and demand soars
High-end private members’ clubs are booming in London and New York, with openings in the last five years outpacing the previous three decades; entry costs are steep, with annual fees typically $3,000–$15,000 and joining fees up to $200,000, even as many clubs offer under-35 discounts. To attract a younger, wealthy clientele, venues are adding gyms, wellness spaces and modern branding, while investors see clubs as a prestige boost for developments—despite a broader affordability crisis and declines in nightlife venues.
