Membership

Selective by design.

Membership of NREC is reserved for accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs and investors. Every application is reviewed for professional background, leadership record and fit with the Club's values.

Who joins

A membership of peers.

The Club is built for people who carry real responsibility: for a company, a portfolio, an institution or a public mandate. Members meet on equal terms, whatever their industry or country.

  • Corporate leadersChief executives and senior officers of international companies.
  • EntrepreneursFounders and owners of successful businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
  • InvestorsFamily offices, private investors and venture capitalists.
  • Public figuresPolicymakers, diplomats and recognised voices in their field.
NREC Dubai Summit. Dubai, 10 September 2025.

The three tiers

Three tiers. One standard of admission.

Each tier matches a stage of responsibility. The privileges differ. The review does not.

NEO Royal Executive ClubPlatinum
Dubai
NEO Royal Executive ClubExecutive
Dubai
NEO Royal Executive ClubProfessional
Dubai

Platinum

The pinnacle of influence

For high-net-worth individuals, leading chief executives and industry innovators.

  • VIP access to all Club events and invitation-only sessions
  • Networking with investors, business leaders and public-sector guests
  • Personal concierge
  • Speaking and visibility opportunities
  • Investment and policy briefings
  • Branding and media exposure
  • Proprietary market research

Admission

From application to activation.

The process has four stages.

  1. ApplicationComplete the online form and indicate the tier that fits your position.
  2. Screening and vettingThe Club reviews your application against its criteria.
  3. Invitation and feesApproved candidates receive an invitation with the annual fee and the assessment fee for their tier.
  4. ActivationOnce the invitation is accepted, membership begins with the privileges of the tier.

Fees

Fees are communicated on invitation.

Each tier has an annual membership fee and a one-off assessment fee. The assessment fee is payable before final approval. The Club sends both amounts in writing to each candidate it invites, before any commitment is made.

What the review looks at

  1. Professional background. Your career, your current responsibilities and what you have built.
  2. Leadership impact. The influence you have had on your organisation, your sector or your community.
  3. Fit with the Club. Alignment with the Club's values and what you can bring to other members.
Start your application

Requesting a tier does not guarantee admission to it.

Apply

Apply to the Club.

Tell us who you are, what you lead and what you would bring to the Club. Applications are reviewed individually and answered by email.