TOP PRIVATE CLUBS FOR BILLIONAIRES (GLOBAL)
Below are the most historically accurate and widely documented billionaire-tier clubs.
1. Core Club – New York City
The #1 billionaire club in America.
- $50,000–$100,000 initiation
- $15,000–$20,000+ annual dues
- Hedge fund managers, media moguls, A-list celebrities
- Ultra-modern, museum-quality art collection
- Designed specifically for the ultra-rich
Real members: Bezos, Musk-era execs, media CEOs, Hollywood elite, major investors.
2. Soho House (Global) – “Creative billionaires”
Locations in NY, London, Berlin, LA, Mumbai, Hong Kong.
- Difficult to get in, curated membership
- Many tech billionaires & founders use it
- Seen as the younger, global-elite version of old money clubs
Members include: founders, creators, celebrities, global brand CEOs.
3. Annabel’s – Mayfair, London
Arguably the most glamorous billionaire social club ever.
- Royal family members
- Russian and Middle Eastern billionaires
- Hedge fund titans
- Supermodel + global elite nightlife
Invitation-only. No application.
4. The Hurlingham Club – London
The hardest club in Europe to join.
- Multi-decade waitlist
- Landed aristocracy + billionaires
- Tennis, polo, formal gardens
- No publicity, ultra-private
5. Royal Automobile Club (RAC) – London
- Old money + ultra-rich industrialists
- Extremely selective
- Dining, bar, library, swim, business networking
- Oldest automotive social club in world
6. Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) – Hong Kong
Asia’s wealthiest and most powerful private club.
- Billionaire real estate magnates
- Chinese business tycoons
- Bankers, politicians, global royalty
- Membership almost impossible to obtain
It’s the wealth center of Asia.
7. Raffles Town Club – Singapore
- Singapore’s ultra-rich elite
- Lavish interiors, colonial luxury
- Royals, diplomats, billionaires in SEA
8. Tanglin Club – Singapore
- Founded 1865
- 150 years of money and influence
- Expat billionaires, government elites, diplomats
9. Capital Club Dubai – Dubai International Financial Centre
Middle East billionaire hub.
- Oil family dynasties
- Property magnates
- Global finance elite
- Massive wealth concentration
10. Yacht Club de Monaco – Monte Carlo
The most glamorous billionaire yacht club on Earth.
- Megayachts only
- Ultra-wealthy global membership
- Run by Prince Albert II
- Annual social events for Europe’s richest families
11. New York Yacht Club – Manhattan/Newport
- Oldest U.S. elite yacht club
- America’s Cup legacy
- Finance + political elite
- Multi-generational wealth
12. Royal Yacht Squadron – Isle of Wight, UK
British royal family members included.
- Ultra-exclusive sailing traditions
- Invitation-only
- European aristocracy + billionaires
13. Augusta National Golf Club – Georgia, USA
The most exclusive golf club in the world.
- Home of The Masters
- Membership is invite-only
- American billionaires, CEOs, political power players
14. Bel-Air Country Club – Los Angeles
Top LA power club for:
- Hollywood moguls
- Billionaire producers
- Entertainment elite
- Hidden from the public eye
15. Yellowstone Club – Montana (Ultra Billionaire Ski Club)
The most exclusive private ski resort in the world.
- Members include Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg, tech founders
- $300K+ initiation
- $30K+ per year
- Homes cost $10M–$40M+
This is the billionaire playground.
16. Pacific-Union Club – San Francisco
SF’s ultra-old-money power club.
- Nob Hill mansion
- Invitation-only
- Silicon Valley billionaires + multi-generational families
17. Union Club – New York
- Founded 1836
- Oldest of the American elite clubs
- “Old-money billionaire” energy
- Minimal membership turnover
18. Metropolitan Club – Washington, D.C.
- Presidents, senators, diplomats
- Multi-generational wealthy family members
- Global political billionaires
19. Jonathan Club – Los Angeles
- Dual locations (city + beach)
- Hollywood billionaires
- Fortune 500 CEOs
- Massive facilities
20. Detroit Athletic Club – Detroit
Yes — the DAC is considered one of the world’s best private social-athletic clubs.
- Historic and award-winning
- Elite business leaders and wealthy professionals
- Known internationally in club rankings
- High networking potential
(This club can be leveraged heavily for influence and networking.)
Which Billionaire Clubs Are the Hardest to Join?
- Augusta National
- Hurlingham Club (London)
- Annabel’s (London)
- Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Royal Yacht Squadron
- Core Club (NYC)
- Yellowstone Club (Montana)
These are essentially “invitation-only” even if you have money.
