Joining Fee: $1,600 Annual Fee: $3,600
The new Annabel’s recently underwent a major reconstruction and now features 26,000 square feet of day and night restaurants, bars, a cigar salon, a nightclub in the basement, and a terraced garden on the roof.
Demand is so high, in fact, that members of the old Annabel’s have been cautioned that unless they apply quickly, they could find themselves left out in the cold when the new building opens in late 2017. Members over 35 pay over $1,600 to join plus an annual fee in excess of $3,600.
Kentucky Horse Park, Kentucky
Membership Fee: Unknown
Reasonably modern for a horse park, this Kentucky establishment opened in 1987. It's the perfect rich man's playground if you're down south. Billionaires can also send their little ones to the educational theme park and learn about the beautiful relationship between man and horse. Or rather, tycoon and steed.
The facility also includes the International Museum of the Horse, affiliate to the Smithsonian. They also host the Kentucky Derby, the world-famous annual horse race that starts the first Saturday of May. There you will find the who's who of the elite ring of equestrian fans.
Yellowstone Club, Montana
Joining Fee: $300,000 Annual Fee: $36,000
According to Business Insider, you can find folks like Bill and Melinda Gates, Dan Quayle, and Justin Timberlake hanging out this club. The beautiful countryside club nestled in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain region in Montana comes packed with ample activities. Skiing, golfing, hiking, fine dining, you name it, they have it.
There is also private membership that allows only 864 residencies ranging from 1 - 360 acres. This can cost you 300,000 membership deposits and $39,500 in annual dues.
New York Yacht Club, New York
Joining Fee: $50,000 Annual Fees: $15,000
New York Yacht Club has 3,000 members, that's a lot of members. But don't get too excited, this is is still an invite-only membership. The New York Yacht Club plays an essential role in the America Cup, having won it a whopping 25 times. That's the longest winning streak in the history of sports.
There are a host of prominent billionaires in this club such as Mukesh Ambani, owner of the Antilla estate, the world’s most expensive home ever built. Others include Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, and Lakshmi Mittal.
The Vintage Cars Club
Membership Fee: N/A
The cost of this club is more about what car you own rather than how much you pay to get in. In these elite social circles, you can find folks like the billionaire Indian businessman and ex-parliamentarian Vijay Mallya who among other models, owns a 1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost in this club. You can find a lot more men with killer wheels such as Ralph Lauren's 11 classic car collection, some of which include a 1929 Blower Bentley, 1930 Mercedes-Benz "Count Trossi" SSK, 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe and 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia.
The Sultan of Brunei is another member who owns his fair share of vintage cars. Rumor has it that he has about 5,000 cars that some of which include Ferraris, Rolls Royces, and Porsches.