Harrods to open its first members-only club in Shanghai
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Arushi Sakhuja- 4 minutes read
Arushi Sakhuja
London is famous for its luxury departmental store Harrods, nestled in Knightsbridge. The iconic building with a green dome over the years has become an epitome of extravagance and leisure housing the top brands from across the world. On July 19, the brand announced the opening of its first members-only club in Shanghai, The Residence. Being the first of its kind outside the UK, The Residence is set to open by the end of the year.
Aimed at catering to the ultra-rich, Harrod’s The Residence will be located in the heart of the city on the second floor at Cha House which is already home to the Harrods Tea Room and Piano Bar. With a house, a bar, lounge, private dining rooms, terraces, and a ‘Gordon Ramsay at The Residence Shanghai’ restaurant offering elevated British dining. Upon its opening, the restaurant will be Ramsay’s first in the city.
In addition to access to luxe amenities, Harrod’s partnership with Edrington Group from The Macallan, The Glenrothes and Highland Park gives members access to some of the world’s rarest and most exclusive whisky collections. The Club’s creative programming is designed to both entertain and deepen personal expertise in subjects, including collecting rare bottles and art sourcing, as well as benefitting from access to Harrods’ extensive and unmatched concierge connections and luxury brand partners.
To keep it extremely exclusive membership will be capped at 250 with additional members considered following peer nominations. There will be three tiers of membership starting from 150,000 Chinese Yuan, around US$ 21,000 annually. The Residence membership will also come with automatic access to Black Tier status with Harrods Rewards and access to Harrods Aviation, Harrods Estates, Harrods Interior Design and private shopping services at the iconic Knightsbridge store.
Michael Ward, managing director at Harrods, said, “The Residence is Harrods’ very first private members’ club. Membership is a unique proposition in Shanghai, offering not only world-class dining and spirits with a like-minded network but also unlocking exclusive Harrods international lifestyle and concierge services to create unparalleled experiences for every member.”
