Mariam Nihal

Saudi Gazette

The Hideaways Club is as cryptic it sounds and an entirely exclusive concept for investors and Arab luxury travel. Hideaways Club finds the little things that make a big difference to luxury travellers in the Middle East. They even make your superstar hotels look passé.



Now a real notion for those on the rich list or building a promising future, you can invest in a holiday home and discover the world by staying in your own place wherever you go.



It can also be once-in-a-lifetime holiday or those with a lot of cash to spare; Hideaways Club is prepared to take you on a captivating trip around the world.



With a specific focus on the Middle East, Hideaways Club interprets the collective voice of luxury travellers across the region.



The Hideaways Club idea combines investment in a diversified portfolio of exotic properties around the world, with holidays accessible through a lifestyle club.



Founded in 2006 and launched with the classic collection, featuring 10 properties located mainly around the Mediterranean, it is made up of 36 members. The city collection launched in 2011 with five apartments.



The owners created a club that provides an unparalleled luxury travel lifestyle and an exclusive members club together with the added advantage of being an investment but without the inconvenience of second home ownership.



The ongoing cost as a Member of the Club is an Annual Cost Contribution (ACC). The ACC covers operational costs of running the portfolio of properties including rates, insurance, maintenance, gardening, property management, and utilities among others.



Luxury travel brands represent a certain focus group, The Hideaways Club offers experiences tailor made for all members.



So if you are a member, you can book your luxury home in any of the exclusive properties owned by the Hideaways and check into it like you do in a hotel, except it is yours.



You have your own concierge, someone to even do your groceries, while you relax and enjoy the spectacular views (a very consistent trait the Hideaways are particular about), and do what you came to do- unwind.



Not only does your extravagant version of a holiday seem to be far removed from a typical and formal hotel setting, you can enjoy the freedom of having a family vacation within a lush setting.  Did we mention there is one in Dubai?



It is situated by the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, adjacent to Dubai mall where you can watch the sensational Dubai Fountains shoot water 150 meters high with light and music performances from the comfort of your balcony.  Because this is a city property, considering Dubai’s metropolitan nature, it is located with a prime view at The Address Downtown. So members will also benefit from all of The Address’s five-star facilities including a luxury spa, a fully equipped fitness center, a chilled infinity pool and seven restaurants and lounges.



Just half an hour away from the airport, The Address is also the perfect destination for those looking for a Dubai adventure, with world class shopping and entertainment at Dubai Mall right next door. The two bedroom urban apartment looks like it was born out of a high-end interior design magazine. Well, that is because it has been featured in Dubai’s interior design magazines. With local touches to fine details and plush settings, you will see art books embossed in the centerpiece glass table and Um Kulthum on your bedroom cushions. You can work at the business center; use the spa, hair salon and other entertainment venues in the same apartment building. The urban age home is a great point to recoonect with family and friends. It has a living and dining room spread between the hallways with remarkable audio-visual equipment, including Apple TV, Bose and a surround sound iPod music system, with a great collection of music docked on your pre-programmed iPod.



The kids will love the selection of books, toys and games including an iPad, crayons and a printer, to print pictures of your trip perhaps?



The Hideaway concept prepares you for that unique boutique hideaway, which is a complete contrast to the hustle-bustle of your daily city life.



“Our respected Members are successful individuals from the worlds of business, media, sport and fashion, all of who expect high standards when it comes to their leisure time. The Hideaways Club’s portfolio continues to grow through further acquisitions and strategic alliances with other private holiday clubs. Not only will you be able to stay in our own portfolio of properties you can access further exquisite properties around the globe through our strategic destination partners like Exclusive Resorts and Banyan Tree.”