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Editor’sLetter
Dear Members, making progress on my scratch-off map of
the world which has progressively been
These community
awards were
Happy New Year and welcome to this issue gathering dust. If you’re planning on going created by the team at Abu Dhabi World
of The Club Magazine! I hope that you abroad yourself this year, why not make the Magazine to celebrate the people and
all had a wonderful festive season and most of our Reciprocal Club agreements companies that make Abu Dhabi great, and
you are starting the year full of positivity across the world? You have the opportunity we were honoured to be involved. At The
and happiness, and feeling refreshed and as a Member to visit any of our Reciprocal Club, we pride ourselves on community
ready to grab 2019 by the horns. We’ve put Clubs and enjoy their facilities. To find out spirit and we are grateful for all the votes
together a special feature for this issue on which Reciprocal Clubs you can enjoy, flip and support we receive from Members.
wellness and ensuring you get the best to page 7.
out of 2019, with some great contributions I hope that you enjoy reading this issue
from two of your fellow Members- flip to You may remember in the last issue of TCM of The Club Magazine, and appreciate
page 16 to check it out. we announced that we’d been nominated any contributions from Members for
for three What’s On Awards, and I’m future issues. TCM is a magazine for you,
Did you know that January is National delighted to be able to tell you that Zest was the Membership, and there are plenty
Hobby Month? Why not start 2019 off by crowned as Abu Dhabi’s favourite healthy of opportunities to have your own input.
picking up a new hobby- it could be sailing, eating restaurant 2018! We are proud to say Please feel free to drop me a line at jess.
squash, rowing, drama, or scuba diving; that this was the fourth time in five years macdonald@the-club.com.
all of which are available to you right here that Zest has been honoured with the
at The Club. You can also check out our award. In keeping with the award spirit, The Best Wishes,
“Club Resolutions” on page 9 where we’ve Vista and The Restaurant were nominated,
selected our top resolutions for you to tick and The Vista was then shortlisted, for Jess Macdonald
Contents
off at The Club this year. the inaugural Pride of Abu Dhabi Awards. Marketing and Communications Manager
What’s my 2019 goal, you ask? Well, I’ve
set myself the challenge of visiting 2 new
countries this year, as I really need to start
Chairman's Message................................................................................ 4 Food and Beverage...................................................................................20
General Manager’s Message....................................................... 5 Membership Department.............................................................30
Dates for your diary................................................................................... 8 A-Z of The Club (continued).........................................................31
Events............................................................................................................................12 Recreation. .............................................................................................................32
Wellness in 2019........................................................................................16 Junior Members............................................................................................44
CONTACTS
THE CLUB COMMITTEE CLUB SECTIONS/GROUPS GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Chairman Hamish Macdonald Tanveer Ali
Sailing
Vice Chairman (Adm) Rupert Evans
Blake Redding 050 6618013
Vice Chairman (Ops) Andrew Palmer EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING
Secretary William Duff Diving Jess Macdonald
Treasurer Sheikh Ahmed Pat Green 050 6133408 02 673 1111
Premises Member Jeffrey Jones jess.macdonald@the-club.com
Sports Member Richard Harris Library
Membership Secretary Ali Kaddas Tony Beale 02 4482168
Entertainments Katherine Pace Tennis
Membership Liaison Amer Hamze Jordan Ayanoglou 050 8188758
House Member Jayne James
Squash and Racketball
Dave Ringrose 050 6147617 The Management reserve the right
THE CLUB MANAGEMENT to condense, alter or omit any article
General Manager Mike McGrath Drama submitted for publication in The Club
Financial Controller K.Thomas Catriona Treloar 050 4468750 Magazine.
Deputy General Manager (Ops) Dayle Kelly
Food & Beverage Manager David Gould Football
All content is correct at the time of going to
Assistant F&B Manager Allen Martin Alberto De Miranda 050 1029241
print and may be subject to change.
Events & Banqueting Manager Arun Babu Snooker
Government Relation Manager Sameer Marmash Eamonn McCormick 050 6671853 The Club: P.O.Box 658.
Executive Chef Peter de Kauwe Tel: 02-6731111. Fax: 02-6731113.
Recreation Manager Kyle Wykes Photography e-mail: admin@the-club.com
Marketing & Comms Manager Jess Macdonald Stuart Carney - Graham 050 3878589
Member Relations & Sales Executive Klaudia Rzepczynska Badminton
Salon Manager Alison Kerlin Ralph Rawsthorne 055 4229576
www.the-club.com
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Chairman's
Message
Dear Members,
Welcome back to The Club for 2019. On behalf of the Main Committee, I would like to wish all our Members a Happy and
Prosperous New Year.
2018 was another relatively difficult year for The Club, with our total membership numbers still down, although there have been
positive signs recently of increased numbers joining, helped, we believe, by our more flexible payment options and boosted by
our ‘Refer a Friend’ promotion, etc. We have also been pleased by the high annual renewal levels this year, reflecting not just
the fact we have maintained the cost of annual subscriptions for the 4th year running, but also, we believe, the unbeatable
value for money The Club continues to offer when compared with the competition in town (what competition???). In order
to maintain this competitive edge, we have just reduced the prices for all standard drinks throughout The Club (applicable at
all times so no waiting for any “Happy Hours”) and we are committed to maintaining these prices throughout 2019 (subject
to any new regulations introduced by the Authorities). We will also be continuing throughout 2019 to introduce further F&B
promotions throughout all our outlets. Please continue to support such efforts by the Management to vary and spice up the
many F&B choices available.
Events wise during 2018 staff and management have continued to think up new ideas for providing Members and their
Guests with the best variety of entertainment available in Abu Dhabi. Outstanding events throughout 2018 were the Classic
Crooners, Evenings with Geoff Boycott and Dame Mary Peters, a Prince Tribute, the Celtic Tenors, The Big Day of Fun with The
Christians, various themed Beach Parties, Royal Wedding Street Party, Back to School Welcome Back Party, Life’s a Beach Day,
Pink Afternoon Tea, Halloween Family Beach Party, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve on the Beach, Christmas Day lunches and, last
but not least, the New Year’s Eve Gala Ball around the Pool. We were particularly pleased with attendances at the Welcome Back
Party (1,000), Bonfire Night (2,700) and Christmas Eve (1,650). On behalf of the Membership, I would like to thank the Club Staff
and Management Teams for their extremely hard work in making 2018 such an eventful year.
Development wise we have not stood still during 2018 as the Committee feels that it is essential, especially during these quieter
periods, to maintain if not enhance the facilities available to our existing, as well as potential new members. During the year,
in addition to general maintenance and decoration works, our main project was the complete refurbishment of the Male and
Female Changing Rooms in the Health Complex. Looking ahead to 2019 we are considering landscaping the area in front of
the Main Reception, currently used for car parking. We are also having studies carried out on ways to make better use of the
Sports Bar.
In closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Management and Staff for all their hard work throughout 2018. I
would also like to thank the many Members who have volunteered to support The Club through their involvement on Main
Committee, Sub-Committees, Section Committees and in numerous other ways, often unnoticed by the membership at large.
A true Member’s Club is a unique establishment that relies upon such volunteers for its continued existence. As we enter 2019,
I would remind all Members of the famous words (slightly altered) of President John F. Kennedy in his 1961 Inaugural Speech:
“And so my fellow [Club Members], ask not what your [Club] can do for you, ask what you can do for your [Club].” I would
request all Members to continue to support their Club so that it might continue to offer them the best facilities, F&B outlets
and entertainment in Abu Dhabi.
All the best to everyone for 2019.
Hamish F. Macdonald
Chairman
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General
Manager's
Message
Ahlan 2019
Like many businesses and organisations in Abu Dhabi, we welcome 2019 with wide, open arms and happily bid adieu
to 2018. That said, while last year was very challenging for most sectors in Abu Dhabi we were very encouraged by the
number of new Members who joined The Club in the last quarter of the year, and we are confident that this bodes well
for a prosperous, energetic and successful year ahead.
With an eye on the coming 12 months we look forward to seeing you to make the most of your Club Membership
by making full use of the wide range of facilities and services we provide. As a team we are committed to a year of
enhanced service and extreme value across The Club. In analysing Membership usage and trends in 2018 we clearly saw
that ‘value’ and ‘quality of service’ matter in equal measure. So with that in mind, rather than this being a few lines only
from me I have asked the Management team to co-sign this letter as an indication of our collective commitment to you
throughout 2019.
In 2018 Committee and Management conducted two questionnaires, the first focused on Food & Beverage and the
second on Entertainment. In responding to both surveys many Members told us we try to do too many things and it
would be better to do less and be more strategic in terms of dates and frequency. We have taken notice of this feedback
and, while we have narrowed our focus the following pages are packed with details of what is taking place over the next
three months: as you will see, there is still a wide variety on offer and we hope there is something for everyone.
An Abu Dhabi highlight in 2019 will be the hosting of Special Olympics and, in line with some of the objectives of
The Club’s corporate social responsibility programme I am delighted to say that each of our 268 members of Staff and
Management are being encouraged to take a ‘paid’ day off to attend and support the event which will take place across
the capital between 14th – 21st March. It is vitally important to the athletes that they have encouragement from the
stands to help bring out their best performances and our staff will be there representing The Club. As an organisation
embedded in Abu Dhabi’s development and one that shares its vision for the future we are proud to show our support
of this iconic event and the 7500 participating athletes who will be representing no fewer than 176 countries. Our support
along with that of the wider Abu Dhabi community should enable each of them to leave Abu Dhabi having had an
experience of a lifetime.
Here’s to a successful 2019…
Mike McGrath
General Manager
Dayle Kelly K.Thomas David Gould Peter de Kauwe Allen Martin
Deputy General Financial Controller Food & Beverage Executive Chef Assistant F&B
Manager (Ops) Manager Manager
Arun Babu Kyle Wykes Jess Macdonald Klaudia Rzepczynska
Events & Banqueting Recreation Manager Marketing & Comms Member Relations &
Manager Manager Sales Executive
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Changes in the
Management Department
We recently said goodbye to our Membership Sales and Relations Executive,
Bridie McDonnell, who has been a wonderfully positive and cheerful member
of the Management team for nearly 3 years. Bridie has taken up the new job of
full time mother to baby Albie, but we hope to see her around The Club- likely
in the Family Hub- as she enjoys life as a Club Member once again. For many of
you, Bridie will have been the first face you saw when joining The Club either
through a show round or when processing your application. Her presence in the
office and Management team will certainly be missed and and we’re sure you’ll
join us in congratulating Bridie -and her husband Mike- on the arrival of Albie and
wishing her the best of luck with her new role.
And so, with farewells come new arrivals! Klaudia Rzepczynska has taken up the
post of Membership Sales and Relations Executive, and we would like to extend
a warm welcome as she joins the team. Klaudia has penned a few words herself
to say hello…
Hello everyone,
For those of you who may not know me, my name is Klaudia and I have recently joined
the Club Management team as the Membership Sales and Relations Executive. I have lived
in Abu Dhabi for 28 years and have been a Club Member for about 24 of them. I have
many great memories of The Club as a child and all throughout my life in Abu Dhabi. I
became a Member of my own accord as an adult and have always enjoyed the great events,
restaurants, and overall community atmosphere that The Club has to offer.
And now, I join The Club behind the scenes! I am very excited to join the team, and be part
of the operation. My aim is to continue the great initiatives and work that Bridie carried out,
as well as bringing new aspects and ideas to the Membership Department. I am looking
forward to the challenging yet rewarding work that comes with the role and I am very excited
to meet Members I may not already know, as well as seeing familiar faces around The Club.
If you see me around, please do say hello, and if you have any queries or suggestions please
email me on klaudia.r@the-club.com
Best Wishes,
Klaudia Rzepczynska
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Reciprocal Clubs around the world
We are very proud to have a number of Reciprocal Clubs Our Reciprocal Clubs are:
around the world, covering 6 out of 7 continents (We have • The British Club, Bahrain
not quite made it to Antarctica yet!). Full Members are • The Hong Kong Football Club
invited to make use of these agreements and may gain • The Pacific Club, Kowloon, Hong Kong
access to these clubs when visiting other countries. • Newcastle Club, Newcastle, NSW Australia
• Tattersall’s Club, Brisbane Australia
• The Royal Automobile Club of Australia, Sydney
• The Wellesley Club, New Zealand
• The Country Club, Johannesburg
• The Stephens Green Hibernian Club, Dublin
• The City University Club, London, UK
• The Royal Automobile Club, London, UK
• National Liberal Club, London, UK
• De Industrieele Groot Club, Amsterdam
• The Hollandse Club, Singapore
• The Singapore Recreation Club, Singapore
• Singapore Swimming Club
• Singapore Cricket Club
• The British Club Singapore
• The Tanglin Club Singapore
• The British Club, Bangkok
• The Pacific Club, Bangkok
• The Seoul Club, Korea
• The Karachi Gymkhana Club, Pakistan
• The Tokyo American Club, Japan
• The Granite Club, Ontario, Canada
• The National Club, Toronto, Canada
• The Emerald Garden Club, Jaipur, India
• The Plaza Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
So the next time you’re in any of the countries mentioned
above, do make sure to make full use of our Reciprocal Club
agreement and pop in one of our partner clubs! To obtain
a letter of introduction, please contact the Main Reception.
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Dates for your diary
Jan-Mar 2019
January
Friday 4th - Junior Activities Open Day
Friday 11th, Saturday 12th - Fitness Open Days
Monday 7 th - Gourmet Wine Dinner at T he Vista
T hursday 24th - Big Stand Up Comedy Night
T hursday 24th - Family Beach Camping
Saturday 26 th - Australia Day BBQ at T he Shore
Saturday 26 th - Yoga Dhow Cruise
F ebruary
Friday 1st - Six Nations Rugby kicks of f
Tuesday 5th - Chinese New Year Celebrations
T hursday 14th - Valentine’s Day
March
Friday 8th and Saturday 9th - T he Club’s Big Weekend of Fun
T hursday 28th - Abu Dhabi Sailing Club Ball
Sunday 31 st - Mother’s Day
Your Club Resolution TCM 9
Your Club Resolutions
So the New Year is upon us, and many of us will have set or be thinking about setting our resolutions for the year ahead. All too
often, we loosely set ourselves a resolution which has no real substance; “I want to lose weight” or “I want to be more social”.
These are so flippant that no wonder we often give up before the end of January- because there is absolutely no direction with
resolutions like that. Be more specific and be more goals driven.
We have set you a number of ‘Club Resolutions’ to help you make the most out of your Membership and get you exploring your
club a little more. See how many of them you can achieve throughout the course of the year and let us know how you get on!
#1 #3
Join The Club’s Book Club Hire us to host your party!
Meeting once a month, The Club’s Book Club is a Member-run We’re pretty sure some of you will be having a birthday this year;
social group who all share a passion of reading and literature of in fact we’re willing to bet on it. So why not hold your birthday
any and all genres: reviewing and discussing a range of books party at The Club?! Whether you’re looking to hold a children’s
from fiction to biographies to graphic novels. birthday party, a corporate event, a wedding, or a business
meeting, our wide range of venues are suitable for events from
If you are an avid reader; would like 2 to 1500 people. We delight in customising the event to suit your
to discuss what you read; broaden needs. Our highly experienced Banqueting Team is also available
your literature knowledge; or for outside caterings in your own home.
simply meet new Members,why
not join the Book Club? The group So make a point of throwing the best party, corporate event, or
meet every last Wednesday of the wedding of 2019 with us.
month. For more information or details please contact Daryl, our
resident Librarian, on 026731111 or club.librarians@the-club.com.
#4
#2
Pamper yourself
This year, why not make more time
for “me time” and pamper yourself?
Fringe Benefits, The Club’s salon, offers
Members a range of services including
massage, nail treatments, facials,
and all your hair cutting and styling
requirements. Men can also keep
neatly groomed at the barber’s. Pick up
a Fringe Benefits menu from the Health
Climb Aboard
Complex Reception and make sure you
treat yourself this year.
The Club’s traditional Arabic dhow, Luluwa, sets sail every weekend
for a relaxing sunset cruise. The two hour cruise sets sail every
Thursday at 6pm, and every Friday and Saturday at 4.30pm. A
cruise on Luluwa is the perfect way to spend part of your weekend #5
with friends and family; enjoying a relaxed 2 hour trip with a bar
close to hand.
Be in it to win it
Members AED 50 / Guests AED 70 All Full Adult Members are automati-
Junior Members AED 25 / Junior Guests AED 35 cally entered into the Accumulator- a
Inclusive of welcome drink and nibbles weekly cash draw which takes place
every Monday night. If you are on the premises when the draw
Book the sunset dhow cruise directly at Reception. is made (between 8 and 10pm) and your Membership number
is drawn, you quite simply get to claim the prize! Starting at AED
Luluwa is also available for private hire or parties of up to 30 10,000 and rising by AED 500 each week that it is not claimed,
guests. These private excursions are tailor made in both itinerary the prize pot just keeps rising until it is won! So make sure you
and with a wide choice of banqueting menus to suit your party. head down to The Club on Monday nights to ensure you’re in it
Contact banqueting@the-club.com for more details and bookings. to win it.
JOIN US FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACTS, NETWORKING AND MUCH MORE Contact The British Business Group Abu Dhabi or membership@bbgauh01.ae www.britishbusiness.org
Christmas at The Club TCM 11 Christmas at The Club - Recycling Decorations So Christmas is once again over and we bid farewell to 2018. Many Members may not realise what planning goes into making The Club the festive wonderland that it is in December. Behind the scenes, Christmas starts for us in September, which is when we bring out all of the previous years’ decorations and assess what we have, what we need, and the theme for each outlet. This year, we decided to recycle as many decorations as possible by upcycling them and using materials we had around The Club to be built into festive decorations. For example, many of the wooden decorations we use are built completely by the team using spare wood and then painting, polishing, and adding Christmas touches. This is all part of our initiative to recycle where possible and as you can see from these pictures, it’s amazing what can be reused and upcycled to create a brand new, festive decoration! Let us know what you thought of our decorations for Christmas 2018 and if you would like to share any feedback or ideas for future festive seasons then please get in touch! Dayle Kelly Deputy General Manager (Operations) dayle.kelly@the-club.com
Weekly Events
Sundays Thursdays
Junior After School Activities: Family Floating Cinema
• Swimming lessons Dive into the weekend with our Thursday film at the Main Pool.
• Ballet classes Pop along to enjoy some floats in the pool, a family-friendly
• Sword Sport classes film on the big screen, and snacks and drinks close to hand.
The film will be screened from the time of sunset.
Mondays Live Music with Belinda in the Main Bar
Accumulator Draw The perfect way to start the weekend! Listen to live music from
All Full Adult Members are automatically entered into this weekly our resident rock-chick Belinda, and be entertained by a huge
cash draw, which takes place on Monday nights sometime range of rock, pop, and acoustic tunes from 8-11pm.
between 8pm and 10pm. If you are on the premises and your
Membership number is drawn you quite simply get to claim the DJ Richie at The Shore
prize. Starting at AED 10,000 and rising by AED 500 each week Bottoms up! Enjoy some cocktails or ice cold beers at The Shore
that it is not claimed, the prize pot keeps rising until it is won! every Thursday with DJ Richie on the decks from 8pm. Hit the
dance floor and start the weekend in style!
Open Air Cinema on The Deck
Kick back and relax with a film on our big screen on The Deck, Junior After School Activities:
with snacks and drinks close to hand. The film starts at 8pm. • Tennis lessons
The Monday Movie is open to Adult Members and Guests • Sailing lessons
• Karate classes
Junior After School Activities: • Sword Sport classes
• Swimming lessons
Friday
• Tennis lessons
• Musical Theatre classes
• Sailing lessons Live Music at The Shore
Richard Kennedy at 4.30pm
Tuesdays
Belinda at 7.30pm
Mike Greaves Video DJ at 10pm
Junior After School Activities:
• Swimming lessons Speed Quiz at The Sports Bar
• Tennis lessons Want to take on a pub quiz with a twist? This smartphone speed
• Karate classes quiz is just the ticket! Greavesey will play host to this modern
• Football classes quiz, which all takes place through your smartphone or tablet.
With a variety of rounds to get your brain working including
Wednesdays
fastest round wins, multiple choice, and the naughty or nice
round, this really is a quiz for everyone. Starting at 7.30pm, this
Jazz Night at The Vista is the place to be on Friday evenings!
Soak up live jazz music at The Vista every week from 7pm. Enjoy
a delectable meal crafted by The Vista chefs and listen to our FREE Junior Weekend Activities
live jazz band who’ll keep you entertained all evening long- the Throughout the day the Recreation Team offer a variety of
perfect mid-week social happening. different activities including, but not limited to, kayaking and
stand up paddle boarding, the WIBIT, the climbing wall, tag
Pub Quiz archery, water polo, and water volleyball. The Junior weekend
Head to The Main Bar for a good old fashioned pub quiz- put activity schedule is displayed near the towel counter and the
your general knowledge to the test as you battle other teams beach bar and is updated on a weekly basis.
for the winning place. The quiz starts at 8.30pm, why not enjoy
Saturday
a bite of pub grub too?
Junior After School Activities:
• Swimming lessons FREE Junior Weekend Activities
• Tennis lessons Throughout the day the Recreation Team offer a variety of
• Music classes (piano, violin and flute) different activities including, but not limited to, kayaking and
stand up paddle boarding, the WIBIT, the climbing wall, tag
archery, water polo, and water volleyball. The Junior weekend
activity schedule is displayed near the towel counter and the
beach bar and is updated on a weekly basis.Australia Day
Beach BBQ
26th January (2pm onwards)
Enjoy delicious Aussie food with Chef Peter’s Aussie Day BBQ.
Celebrate in true Aussie style as you savour a number of traditional
food specials on the BBQ, as well as beer promotions and a live DJ.
AED 99 per person for food
Lots of fun not to be missed!
Chinese
New Year
on The Adult’s Lawn
Tuesday 5th February
A feast of good fortune awaits you!
Welcome the year of the pig and celebrate Chinese New Year
with friends and family as you feast on an extensive Chinese
buffet on the Adult’s Lawn. There will be live cooking from our
chefs, fortune cookies, and your favourite Chinese specialties.Big Fish Comedy and The Club presents…
Thursday
24th January 18+
only
DOORS OPEN 8.30pm
3 TOP INTERNATIONAL
COMEDY ENTERTAINERS
STARRING
Herbie Adams Sonja Jayne Salmon Josh Adams
Big favourite on the One of the few good clean Amazing vocal ability
international comedy female comics to come out of and will have you
circuit the UK roaring with laughter
Join us for an evening of belly laughs with three
hilarious comedy entertainers straight from the
international stand up circuit.
Tickets Members AED 95 | Guests AED 115Save 7th and 8th
The Date March
The Club’s
Big Day of FUN!
The Big Day of Fun is back, and this year is bigger and better than ever- now
running over Thursday evening AND Friday.
Join us for the busiest, most action packed weekend of the year where we
showcase all that The Club has to offer to you and your Guests.
Camping Children’s
Thursday on The Beach entertainment
LIVE music
Sports Water sports
Friday competitions and games
Outdoor market Food stalls
Live music and entertainment- Corks and canvas
HEADLINE ACT TO BE ANNOUNCED! Human foosball master classes
Mixology master Various Taster
classes Sessions
And much, much more! More details coming soon- keep the date in
your diary and your eyes peeled for finer details.16 TCM Wellness in 2019
Wellness in 2019
It’s time to flourish!
Wellness is a skill- if one practices the art of it then one will inevitably get better at it. As we enter the
New Year, we take a look at how you can focus on your wellness and ensure that you get the most
out of 2019.
You Now Have A
Shorter Attention Span
Than A Goldfish
Jess Macdonald
The average attention span for the goldfish is nine seconds. Most of us have our smart phones in our hand at any given
According to a new study from Microsoft Corp., humans now point of the day, the telly or radio constantly on at home,
generally lose concentration after eight seconds- meaning and if we’re trying to take a break from technology then
we, generally speaking, can’t pay attention longer than a we’ll still be diving into a book, newspaper, or magazine.
fairground prize in a plastic bag. We’re like sponges; constantly soaking up everything that
we see/hear/read every minute of every day. Do we ever
This dramatic decline in our focus must surely be due to really just switch off- metaphorically and literally? When was
our increasingly digitalized society. With the accessibility to the last time you sat, in silence, and processed everything
smart phones, where we can now find information at just that had happened that day? It sounds crazy, I know, but
a few clicks of a button or touch of a screen, we have an there really is some value in slowing down and switching
unsustainable need for speed. We’re all busy, and we’re off. Although, granted, my flat mate has had a fair few
all in a hurry. Yes, this means that we have an improved frights when walking into the living room to find me sat
ability to multitask, but it also means that we just simply alone in the dark, pondering in silence.
can’t focus.
Next time you get in from a hectic day at work, try not
Having a never-ending onslaught of social media, emails, immediately switching the TV on or checking up on
and whatsapp messages means it’s hard to escape Instagram. Instead, put the phone away, keep the TV off,
expectation, and this is having a knock-on effect on our and spend some YOU time doing whatever makes you relax.
wellbeing. The constant pressure of feeling like we have to For me, that could be doing some sketching or painting,
be “online” and available for people, whether it be our best for my flat mate it’s spending time in the kitchen working
friend on the end of a whatsapp conversation or our boss on her baking skills. Whatever helps you to switch off
emailing us after hours, is contributing to rising anxiety. and alleviate the stress of a tough day, find it and do it.
Maybe then we’ll get back our attention spans that goldfish
Think about it- we are constantly absorbing information. have claimed.Wellness in 2019 TCM 17
MERMAIDS- Splashing into the New Year
Tonia Browne
Jess, you are SO right! There is a lot to be said about slowing down discover what it means and their importance on the world stage.
and ensuring you are flowing in your own channel rather than
racing along in a current that takes you where you don't want to Even though data suggests between a third and half of the
be. Self reflection and an inner drive can appear time consuming population are on the introversion scale and about fifteen to
in a busy world, but it saves time and twenty percent are highly sensitive, it
heartache later. We service our cars, can feel like you are the odd one out in
have medical checks and clean our a society that overflows with noise and
homes, but we don't always appreciate activity. Such individuals do not drown
the importance of doing something in the depth of life, but can feel stifled
similar with our inner programmes and ill at ease with life at the surface.
in order to uncover what influences It is important for them to appreciate
where we go and how fast we travel. As that there is no need to apologise for
you mentioned, there are advantages wanting a depth of knowledge, having a
to slowing down so we can travel faster thirst for deep conversation or having a
later. desire to make the world a better place.
If anything, they need encouraging.
The New Year is a perfect time to take
a deeper look at who we are and who As the New Year starts it’s good to
we want to be, and then merge the remember you don't need to do
channel between the two. An effective everything perfectly. Instead endeavour
strategy for getting in the right channel to learn from your experiences, your
and trusting the direction of your flow reactions and your emotions. Find
is to know yourself. Quietening your the lesson of humility and the gift of
life enough to listen to your innervoice forgiveness in a world where we all, at
is a good first step, as is appreciating times, are just trying to stay afloat.
what gives you energy and what takes
it away. Tonia is the bestselling author of the
Diving into Life series which includes
People encompass different ways of analogies between her underwater
processing and engaging with their adventures and self help concepts
world and once we appreciate this in ourselves and in others, the and coaching strategies. She is also a contributing author of 111
potential for misunderstanding is reduced, as is the frequency Morning Meditations and 52 Weeks of Gratitude. Discover more
in which we can feel totally exhausted by life. That’s why I wrote on her Amazon Author’s page: http://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/
my book MERMAIDS. It is to help those with a gentle disposition B00ZATHS4M
Anxiety and Overwhelm
Lizzie Alvergnat
Stressful jobs, school pickups, and never ending to do lists can leave us
frazzled, overwhelmed and burnt out. With such hectic lifestyles, there’s
no wonder why stress and anxiety are on the rise.
10 Signs you are anxious and overwhelmed
1) Too much or too little sleep
2) Feeling exhausted
3) Getting sick more often
4) Under eating or over eating
5) Feeling ‘frazzled’
6) Brain fog & difficulty to focus
7) Procrastination & feeling unmotivated
8) More emotional than usual
9) Strong feelings of dread
10) Have any inflammation in the body (pain)18 TCM Wellness in 2019
Here are 10 ways to naturally reduce anxiety and overwhelm.
1. SPEND TIME IN NATURE 6. INCREASE HEALTHY FATS
Spending time in nature lowers stress and anxiety, boosts our Stress & anxiety can deplete healthy fats in our body making us
mood, and increases feelings of happiness. feel low and unfocused.
ACTION Healthy fats contain magnesium and tryptophan. Tryptophan
increases melatonin and serotonin, neurotransmitters that promote
• Spend time outside and walk barefoot relaxation, a feeling of wellbeing and a restful night’s sleep
• Invest in some plants at home
• We may not have much greenery in the UAE but we can still go ACTION
to the beach & desert!
• Eat fibrous foods that are high in Omega 3, such as avocado,
walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseed
2. BREATHE…DEEPLY
When we are in a state of stress or anxiousness, our breath
becomes shallower and we breathe through our chest instead of 7. LIMIT CAFFEINE
our belly. Caffeine increases cortisol (the stress hormone), affecting the
quality of sleep and can even trigger depression. When too much
ACTION caffeine is consumed, it can make you feel moody, jumpy and
anxious.
• Finding yourself in a stressful situation? Place 1 hand on your
belly & 1 on your chest. Feel the hand on your belly move in ACTION
and out. Slow your inhales to a count of 4, followed by an
exhale for a count of 4. Repeat 5 times. • Don't drink coffee after 2pm
• Replace coffee with green tea.Green tea has a smaller amount
of caffeine than coffee & contains l-theanine. L-theanine
3. PRACTICE YOGA lowers anxiety & keeps energy levels stable.
• Chamomile tea is also an excellent choice. Chamomile is
Yoga is a wonderful way to exercise as it encourages focus, deep caffeine free and promotes relaxation
breathing and mind-body connection.
ACTION
8. QUIT SUGAR
• Take a few minutes in the morning upon waking and before Sugar gives us a false sense of energy and is very addictive! We
going to bed to sit quietly and do a few gentle stretches get a sugar high followed by a crashing low. This blood sugar
• Take one of the many yoga classes at The Club! imbalance makes us eat more sugar overall to boost energy levels.
ACTION
4. EAT VITAMIN C RICH FOODS • Eat a smaller amount of dessert or share with a friend
Vitamin C supports progesterone production which helps to calm • Try to cut obvious sources of sugar from your diet
the nervous system. • When eating sugar, combine it with a small amount of fiber,
protein and fat to slow its absorption
ACTION (E.g. Strawberries, almonds and a few pieces of dark chocolate)
• Eat foods rich in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits, berries, broccoli,
spinach, pineapple, kiwi, peppers & kale
9. EAT CARBOHYDRATES
Healthy carbohydrates in the form of fruits, vegetables and
5. USE ESSENTIAL OILS wholegrain boost tryptophan & serotonin levels which promote a
better night’s sleep.
Lavender is very soothing and can help us feel calm by reducing
stress & anxiety. ACTION
ACTION • Choose wholegrain varieties of breads & pastas
• Swap white rice for brown
• Use lavender essential oil by adding a few drops in to your • Experiment with different grains such as quinoa, couscous &
bath, on your pillow before bed or diluting with a neutral oil freekah
and massaging in to the body • Eat a variety of fruits & vegetablesChairman’s
Wellness in 2019 TCM 19
Message
10. SLEEP MORE - BUT NOT TOO MUCH ACTION
Poor sleep affects the hormones responsible for our mood &
• Regularly wake and go to bed at the same time each day
appetite. When we sleep less, we turn ON the hormone that makes
• Avoid using electronics 1 hour before bed
us hungry & we turn OFF the hormone that makes us full. However,
• Avoiding stimulating foods such as caffeine, spicy foods &
too much sleep can make us feel lethargic and unmotivated.
chocolate
Anywhere from 6-9 hours works well for most people.
• Sleep in a cool, dark & quiet environment
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
AM
• Wake up early at the same time each morning
• Take a few deep breaths followed by light stretches for 5 minutes
• Drink a large glass water, followed by 1 cup of coffee (if desired)
• In the afternoon, go outside for a walk & get some fresh air
PM
• Switch off mobiles & TV 1 hour before bed
• Do a few light stretches before bed
• Drink a camomile tea
• Place a few drops of lavender essential oil on your pillow
• Get an early night!
Lizzie is a Holistic Health & Nutrition coach, Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor.
She helps busy mums lose weight, increase energy & raise healthy kids on a plant based lifestyle.
For more information & free resources on how to go plant based visit www.holisticallylizzie.com20 TCM Food and Beverage
From the
Food &Department
Beverage
Dear Members,
I would like to wish you all a very happy New Year and at the same time thank
everyone for the support and participation shown towards all of our festive events
during December. It was certainly a busy time at The Club and I hope all of you had
a fun filled Christmas and were able to sample some of the many F&B offerings that
we had during December 2018.
I am sure 2019 is going to be an exciting year and we will endeavour to offer all
of our Members not only a range of quality dining options but also some exciting
promotions and offers throughout the year. As well as offering consistently great
value through our standard drinks prices for the whole of 2019 we will be looking
to supplement this with additional food and drinks promotions throughout our
excellent selection of outlets within the Club.
For sports lovers we will only have to wait until February for the annual 6 Nations
rugby tournament to kick off and as well as offering great viewing options of the
Main Bar, Shore and Sports Bar, we will try to make the viewing even better with
some great food and drinks deals. We are also very fortunate this year to be holding
the UFC Asian Cup in the UAE and along with the usual football, golf, cricket, tennis
and motor racing that we regularly televise it should be a great year for sport.
Within the outlets at The Club we have a plan to change each of the menus at least
twice during the year and this coupled with our ongoing and new food promotions
we feel you will always have a great selection of quality dining options at very
affordable prices. At the same time please remember that we offer some excellent
outside catering facilities from The Club and are always available to discuss your
needs whether it is a simple food pick up or a large banquet or outside event.
I hope our entertainment offering will continue to be popular and we have already
signed up two of our regular artists for the first quarter of the year to perform live
in the Main Bar and at The Shore. At the same time our events team are working
hard to offer a whole year of exciting activity right across The Club to suit as many
of our Members as possible.
Please continue to give us your support as well as your feedback which we truly
value and if there is anything specific that you would like us to consider please get
in touch either by email or drop in personally for a chat.
Wishing all of our Members and families a fun filled and prosperous 2019.
Best Regards,
David Gould
Food and Beverage Manager21
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Food and Beverage Department?
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The Main Bar
Offering a traditional and lively pub atmosphere, which, when teamed
with its relaxed lounge and bar setting, makes The Main Bar the perfect
casual dining or drinking destination. Deepak and the team welcome you
into their outlet with open arms and offering service always with a smile.
What’s your
bURGEr?
6th-19th January
Choose from a selection of homemade
burgers, including The Club Bar
signature burger, chicken burgers, lamb
burgers, and veggie burgers.
Six Nations
1st February-16th March
Tune in to all of the action with
the annual Six Nations rugby
tournament being screened in The
Main Bar. You can also make the
most of our Guinness and Pie & Pint
promotions during the tournament.
Burns Week St David’s
20 -31 January
th st
Celebrate Burns Night with a menu of
traditional Scottish dishes along with
Week
a selection of single malt whiskies all
week long in The Main Bar.
25th February-4th March
Enjoy the best of Wales and tuck into a
menu of Welsh food in The Main Bar for
St David’s Day
St Patrick’s Week
12th-21st March
Go green with us for the week of St Paddy’s Day
as we treat you to a special menu of delicious
traditional food and drink in The Main Bar.Food and Beverage TCM 23
The Vista
The Club’s gourmet destination, The Vista, offers wonderful sea views,
an international menu, and a perfect al fresco dining atmosphere
throughout the year. At The Vista, the emphasis is always on a top
quality dining experience.
Gourmet Wine 30% OFF
Dinners BOTTLES OF WINE
Monday 7th January, 7.30pm January
You are invited to join us at The Vista for our
Dine at The Vista throughout
popular Gourmet Wine Dinner which is returning
the month of January and
this January! Indulge in endless moments of
enjoy 30% off bottles on
gastronomic bliss as you dine on a delectable
our wine list*. Wine not?!
four course dinner with paired wines.
(excludes our house wines)
Members 175 AED
Guests 195 AED
Jazz Night Mother’s Day Dinner
Every Wednesday Sunday 31st March
Soak up live music from our house
jazz band, offering traditional
jazz all evening long. Enjoy a MUMS EAT FREE!*
delectable meal crafted by The Let us treat your Mum to a very special meal at The Vista this Mother’s Day- she deserves
Vista chefs and sit back and relax it! Dine on a delectable three course meal specially crafted by our team of chefs.
at this perfect mid-week social Members AED 150 / Guests AED 160
evening. *applies when 3 diners are paying for their meal
Seafood Specials
March
Dive into a selection of fresh ocean delicacies at The Vista
this March with our seafood specials menu.24 TCM Food and Beverage
The Restaurant
With its Mediterranean decor, The Restaurant is a lovely dining option
whether sitting inside or al fresco on the patio. The Restaurant offers weekly
themed nights as well as a weekend brunch every Friday and Saturday
afternoon.
New Year’s Day Themed Nights
Brunch We realise that buffet meals may not always represent great value
for young, fussy eaters and because of that, we have extended the
Tuesday 1st January 50% reduction on our Sunday Roast, Italian Night, Seafood Night,
and Weekend Brunches in The Restaurant to include all Juniors aged
Start the New Year in style with our fabulous
17 and below.
Restaurant Brunch. Enjoy all of the usual
favourites along with live stations and
sumptuous desserts. Relax in the sunshine Sunday- Sunday Roast
afterwards at the Shore Bar and enjoy our Members AED 60
standard beverage selection for only AED 18
Tuesday- Italian Night
Members AED 195 / Guests AED 215 Members AED 90
Buffet only (excludes beverages)
Members AED 105 / Guests AED 125 Wednesday- Seafood Night
Members AED 120
Thursday- Italian Night
Members AED 90
Friday- Weekend Brunch and Italian Night
Weekend Brunch: Members AED 190 (with beverage) / AED 100
(food only)
Saturday- Weekend Brunch and Italian Night
Weekend Brunch:
Members AED 190 (with beverage) / AED 100 (food only)
Kids Eat Free At
Saturday Brunch
January
During the month of January, Junior Members
and Guests go FREE at our popular brunch on
Saturdays. Every Saturday from 11.30am-3.15pm.
Mother’s Day Roast Dinner
Sunday 31st March
MUMS EAT FREE!*
Feast on a traditional Sunday Roast Dinner this Mother’s Day and show her how
much you care with a delicious carvery with all the trimmings.
Members AED 60 / Guests AED 80
*applies when 3 diners are paying for their mealFood and Beverage TCM 25
Pool and Beach
The Pool and Beach Cafe is located at the poolside. Dine in the cool air-conditioning or enjoy the outdoors and soak up the
sun beside the chilled swimming pool. Our beach bar offers service to you directly whilst you lounge by the sea.
Flippin’ Good Bagel Promotion
Pancakes March
Bundles of bagels coming your way this March at The
24th February-6th March
Poolside! Choose from a variety of yummy fillings from
our dedicated bagel menu.
Make the most of Pancake Day with our deliciously
tempting sweet and savoury pancakes at the Poolside!
Salad Bar
Every Friday, Saturday, and Public
Holiday (12-4pm)
Create your own deliciously fresh salad by picking your favourite
ingredients and letting our chefs toss it up right in front of you.
Members AED 35 / Junior Members AED 20
Breakfast Buffet
Every Friday, Saturday, and Public
Holiday (8am-1pm)
Tuck into a deliciously hearty big breakfast on the
weekend, featuring traditional English breakfast favourites
and continental breakfast pastries and cereals.
Members AED 40 / Junior Members AED 2026 TCM Food and Beverage
The Family Hub
Designed with the whole family in mind, The Family Hub caters to children of all
ages, as well as adults. The Family Hub is a gourmet coffee shop offering a plethora
of tasty meals for children from a dedicated menu or a self service buffet, as well as
the Main Bar menu and an extensive selection of healthy salads, sandwiches, and
breakfast items in a grab and go style deli fridge for adults. Also on offer is a variety
of hot and cold drinks, including delicious milkshakes and iced coffees.
Winter Lattes
and Cakes
auwe
January
Warm up this winter with a selection of
flavoured lattes along with a choice of
homemade insatiable cakes.
Peter de Kauwe
Zest
Winner of the What’s On Favourite Healthy Eating Award four times; Vinay and his team
welcome you at Zest before or after your workout, or when you’re just passing by. The
menu boasts a number of light and healthy dishes and fresh smoothies and juices to
add a little “zest” to your day! The café and its outside terrace are the perfect place to
catch up with friends and relax. If you’re in a hurry, take advantage of our takeaway
service or our grab and go fridge.
Winter
Lattes and Cakes
January
Warm up this winter in Zest with your choice of
flavoured lattes and devilishly good homemade cakes.Food and Beverage TCM 27
The Shore
Whether by day or night, one of our hot spots is our beachside bar, The Shore.
Set on a wooden decking looking out over the water and the Abu Dhabi skyline,
The Shore is the perfect bar for Members and their Guests to relax and unwind.
Enjoy cool cocktails as the sun goes down, chilled beers after a day on the
beach, and light bites inspired by Mediterranean as well as a weekend BBQ.
Australia Day
Beach BBQ
26th January (2pm onwards)
Enjoy all things Australian with Chef Peter’s
Aussie Day BBQ. Savour a number of
traditional food specials on the BBQ, as well
as beer promotions and a live DJ.
AED 99 per person for food
Pina Colada
Specials
Do you like pina
coladas? And getting
caught in the rain?
Well we can’t guarantee rain but we
can certainly guarantee deliciously
creamy and refreshing coladas all
March long at the Shore!
Six Nations
1st February-16th March
Tune in to all of the action with the annual Six Nations
rugby tournament being screened at our Six Nations
Fanzone at The Shore. Enjoy food and drink promotions
as you watch all of the live rugby action.28 TCM Food and Beverage
The Wharf
Drop into The Wharf, our relaxing beach lounge bar which offers Adult Members and
Guests a tranquil sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Abu Dhabi life. Set
right on the shore, The Wharf serves a selection of international food and beverages
during the day. Once the sun sets, you can enjoy various beverage refreshments for
sundowners and choose from a selection of enticing bites.
Winter Cocktails Gin Tasting Evening
January Tuesday 29th January, 7.30pm
Chase away the cold with a selection of winter
Allow your senses to be tantalised while
cocktails which are sure to tantalise your taste buds.
sampling an array of the finest gins on the
market, presented by our Gin Ambassador,
along with delectable canapés. Let the fun
be-gin!
AED 145
(5 gin samples and canapés included)
Chinese New Year
on The Adult’s Lawn Champagne
March
& Maki
Tuesday 5th February Enjoy unforgettable tastes this March as you nibble on
maki freshly made for you by our team of chefs, all
Welcome the year of the pig and served with your choice of Champagne or Prosecco.
celebrate Chinese New Year with
friends and family as you feast on an
extensive Chinese buffet on the Adult’s
Lawn. There will be live cooking from
our chefs, fortune cookies, and your
favourite Chinese specialties.TCM 29
Say it with dinner this
Valentine’s and choose from a
number of perfectly romantic
offerings at The Club.
The Vista
14th February
The Vista chefs are creating a set
menu which is set to impress this
Valentine’s. Treat your loved one to
Italian Night in
an intimate dinner at our gorgeous
gourmet destination and you are
The Restaurant
sure to win their heart all over again.
Waves
AED 159 per person
14 February
th 14th February
Mi amore! Celebrate the day of love
Take your loved one on a culinary and let Chef Luigi recreate the flavours
journey this Valentine’s, with an exquisite of Italy with his very own expert
set menu full of aromatic Asian flavours recipes. Sit back and relax in the
at Waves which is guaranteed to ignite gorgeous Mediterranean setting of
your senses. The Restaurant. Simply belissimo!
AED 145 per person AED 90 per person
The Beach
14th February
The Adult’s Lawn/
Show how much you care with the ultimate romantic
experience this Valentine’s Day- dinner for two doesn’t get
better than your very own private gazebo on The Beach! An
The Deck
exquisite three course meal awaits you and your beloved,
served to you by your very own waiter who is on hand to
cater to every need.
AED 195 per person
14th February
It’s the season of love, and what better way to soak it
up than with a handmade picnic for two? Delve into a
basket full to the brim with goodies- enticing savouries
and delicious desserts to end the night on a sweet note.
Our Valentine’s dinners are extremely popular, thus we
recommend you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
All dinners exclude beverages.
AED 235 per couple
(inclusive of picnic basket and one bottle of fizz)30 TCM Membership Department
What’s happening in the
Membership Department?
Refer a friend scheme- rewarding YOU!
We are delighted to have given our refer a friend scheme a 2019 makeover! This year, refer
one of your friends for Club Membership* and reap even more rewards than before.
How do I do it?
Fill out a referral form on our website, or complete and return a referral form from the Main
Reception, or simply email membership@the-club.com with all the relevant information.
Rewards for you:
1. For the first recommended friend ** I would like to offer you, in addition to the 4 daily
guest passes, a weekend brunch for you and a friend in The Restaurant
2. For the second recommended friend ** I would like to offer you Italian night at The
Restaurant for you and a friend
3. And finally don’t forget that for 3 successful friend referrals you will receive AED 1000
worth of food and beverage vouchers to spend at The Club!
With all these great prizes why wouldn’t you recommend a friend? Let’s get
referring.
* Any offer of Membership will be compliant with the Clubs Membership allocation process
** Referrals need to results in successful offer and acceptance of Membership. The referrals are
per application.
*** Referee must be the 'proposer' on the application form. T&C's apply
Explore our shores and SO Show off YOUR club to your friends,
much more... with our monthly because who knows The Club better
Membership taster! than you?
I’d like to remind you about our monthly Membership taster Having been a Member for many years, I have come to
for Abu Dhabi residents*, which presents the ideal opportunity realise that we really are the best advocates for The Club.
for your friends to try out The Club’s facilities for a month That’s why I am encouraging you to give your friends a
and discover what makes it so special. Why not spread the personal show round of The Club, where you can lead them
word amongst your friends and colleagues in Abu Dhabi? through all of your favourite facilities and outlets. Book
Pick up some flyers from the Main Reception and encourage a 1 hour time slot to give them a tour by emailing me at
your friends to try out The Club’s ‘Explore our Shores’ taster membership@the-club.com.
Membership... they will for “shore” come back for more! Terms and conditions apply
Taster Membership Fees**
Adult- AED 625 | Junior (4-17) AED 205 | Junior (0-3) AED 75 If you have any enquiries or suggestions then please do feel free
to get in touch with me on membership@the-club.com
*All terms and Conditions apply Best Wishes,
** All fees subject to 5% VAT
Klaudia Rzepczynska
Membership Sales and Relations ExecutiveA-Z of The Club
TCM 31
With 13 food and beverage outlets to choose from, a number of sports and fitness facilities on hand, as
well as a plethora of recreational spaces and offerings, The Club has so much to offer you. Continuing on
from the last issue of TCM, we explore the A-Z’s of The Club, picking up where we left off.
N NAIL BAR T TASTER MEMBERSHIP
Fringe Benefits, The Club’s salon, is home to a relaxing and
comfortable nail bar for all your manicure and pedicure needs. Got friends that are interested in joining The Club but are afraid
of commitment? Tell them about our ‘Explore Our Shores’ Taster
OONLINE RESERVATIONS AND Membership that provides them the ideal opportunity to try out
The Club’s facilities for a month and discover what makes it so
BOOKINGS special. They will ‘for shore’ come back for more!
Members can make restaurant bookings and sports reservations
online by visiting www.the-club.com and logging in to your TEEN FITNESS CLASSES
account, and then with just a few clicks of a button you can Calling all teen Members! Come and be a part of our Teen Fit
confirm your dinner plans or that tennis court booking! Members every Friday and Saturday at Studio Two. Join in our instructor led
can also book for events online, ensuring as little fuss as possible sessions to bring out the best in you! Full details can be obtained
when planning your social diary. from the Health Complex Reception team.
P POOLS AND BEACH U UMBRELLAS
Relax and soak up the rays on the large sun deck overlooking our Sun umbrellas that is! These are available for Members who want
25m temperature controlled pool, or take the little ones to the additional shade on the Main Beach.
two children’s pools within the adjacent shaded play area. The
long sandy family beach offers plenty of shade with a Beach Bar
ensuring food and drink is close to hand. Our adult’s only beach
V VISITING MEMBERSHIP
and landscaped lawn is popular for a more tranquil day in the sun. Your family and friends visiting from abroad can enjoy a Visiting
Membership allowing them to enjoy The Club at their leisure whilst
Q QUIZ NIGHTS you are at work! Memberships start from 1 week up to a month.
Join us in The Main Bar and test your knowledge every Wednesday
for a traditional style pub quiz, and in the Sports Bar on Fridays for
W WIBIT
a smart phone speed quiz. Make a splash on our inflatable water park WIBIT! The WIBIT is
open every weekend with free booking at the Health Complex
R RECIPROCAL CLUBS Reception on the day. During the week, timings may vary due to
the season and tide levels so please check the WIBIT notice board
We are very proud to have a number of Reciprocal Clubs around next to the towel counter for regular updated timings.
the world, covering 6 out of 7 continents (do you know of any clubs
in Antartica?). Full Members of The Club may gain access to other
exclusive Private Clubs through these Reciprocal Membership
X XMAS AT THE CLUB
arrangements. Ask at the Main Reception for full details. If you can’t spend Christmas at home with family then surround
yourself with friends at The Club where you are guaranteed a jolly
REFER A FRIEND good time.
Refer a friend to The Club for Membership and we will give YOU
something back. For every successful application receive FOUR
Y YOGA
complimentary day passes and more(see page 30), and for every Our team of yoga experts offers yoga for everyone! If peace and
three successful applications you will automatically receive a tranquility is what you are in search of, our instructors can help you
1000AED F&B Voucher! find it within you. We are delighted to also be introducing pre-natal
Email membership@the-club.com for more info. yoga for expecting mummies to our schedule.
S SECTIONS Z ZEN
To compliment the wide breadth of services and facilities on offer, If you’ve just finished a grueling workout, spent a day on the
many Club Sections have been formed over the years by groups beach, or simply are looking for a way to unwind, then head to our
of members with a passion for a particular sport or activity. Each steam room and sauna. The relaxation rooms are located in both
Section is run by its own committee, elected annually by the Section the male and female changing rooms in The Health Complex, and
Members. We are proud to have the sections for the following: have recently received a complete makeover.
Amateur Dramatics, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Tennis, Squash &
Racketball, Badminton, Football, Snooker, and Photography. These details are subject to change without noticeYou can also read
