ANALYSIS / EXCLUSIVE MEETINGS WELCOME TO THE CLUB
Exclusivity, luxury and bespoke service go hand-in-hand with hospitality in the Middle East. Happily, all are requirements for planners looking for a venue that offers just a little bit more. Sarah McCay reports on the rise of the exclusive club
Above: The Diplomatic Club, Qatar
The region has been home to members’ clubs for more than half a century, but with the rise of five-star resorts and world-class dining options, exclusive clubs are raising their game and the meetings industry looks like rich pickings. With membership lists that comprise the ‘who’s
who’ of the region’s business, political and social cir- cles, exclusive clubs provide an ideal environment for networking. Add to this, well-equipped and luxuri- ously appointed meeting rooms and you have the per- fect location for mixing business with leisure. meetme rounds up the best exclusive clubs in the region.
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THE DIPLOMATIC CLUB WEST BAY, DOHA, QATAR Opened 12 years ago, The Diplomatic Club was built with the purpose of offering diplomats a sense of Qatari hospitality. Its architectural structure is inspired by Arabian palaces, decorated with Islamic patterns. Over the years, The Diplomatic Club has hosted
many high-profile events, including the opening dinner of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with more than 2,500 delegates. It was also selected to celebrate Qatar Airways’ annual gala dinner for 1,500 delegates.
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