Is SupperClub Worth It? A Straight Answer for UAE Diners

Is a SupperClub membership worth it?

A SupperClub membership is worth it if you eat at five-star hotel restaurants, brunches or pools at least once or twice a year, especially as a couple or group. A single Buy 1 Get 1 hotel brunch can save up to AED 450, more than the AED 295 a 12-month Diamond membership costs. It is rarely worth it for solo or casual diners.

SupperClub publishes this page. We’ve tried to answer the question honestly, including who should not buy a membership.

What a membership costs

Prices as listed on the SupperClub membership page. Membership runs from the date of purchase, not the calendar year.

Two details matter for the math. First, each booking carries a small booking fee, typically AED 5 to AED 10, and the booking credit is there to cover it. Diamond’s AED 200 credit covers around 20 to 40 bookings, so for most members the fees are effectively prepaid. Second, Platinum’s AED 400 restaurant spend means that if you use it, Platinum’s net cost falls to around AED 195, less than Diamond.

The break-even math

The question is not whether the discounts are real. It is whether you will use them enough to recover the fee. Here is what single bookings save at current offers:

Savings from SupperClub offer pages: Armani/Deli, Pure Sky, Dusit Thani, and Waldorf Astoria. 

For a couple who go to two hotel brunches a year, the membership is covered within those two bookings, and on the bigger brunches it is covered by the first. Groups recover it faster, because most offers apply to everyone in the booking. A birthday brunch for six on a Buy 1 Get 1 saves three full packages.

Who it is worth it for

• Couples and friends who brunch. This is the core use. Buy 1 Get 1 on a hotel brunch is the single biggest saving on the platform.
• Groups and celebrations. Most offers cover the whole booking, so birthdays and team dinners save the most. Some venues cap the number of guests, so check the offer.
• Pool and beach regulars. Residents who do several pool days a summer see our Dubai pool day pass guide.
• Spa couples. Buy 1 Get 1 treatments at several Dubai spas make couples’ spa days far cheaper; see our spa day Dubai guide.
• Visitors. At AED 39 for a month, Local is recovered by almost any single booking during a short stay.

Who it is not worth it for

• Solo diners. Buy 1 Get 1 needs two people. Percentage offers still work alone, but the savings are smaller.
• Casual diners. If you mostly eat at neighborhood restaurants and cafés, the catalogue is not built for you. A voucher app with broader coverage may suit you better; see our comparison of UAE dining memberships.
• People who rarely go to hotels. If you go to a five-star restaurant once every couple of years, you will not use it enough.
• Anyone who already has one. Several UAE bank cards include a complimentary or discounted SupperClub membership. Check your card benefits before you pay.

Which tier to choose

Local if you are visiting for under a month. Gold if you want to try it for six months before committing. Diamond is the default for residents: twelve months, and the booking credit covers your fees. Platinum only if you will definitely spend the AED 400 on the restaurant, in which case it is the cheapest per year.

The fine print is worth knowing.

• Book through SupperClub. Offers require the reservation to go through the platform. Booking directly with the restaurant doesn’t qualify.
• Offers don’t stack. You can’t combine them with other promotions on the same bill.
• Children are often priced separately. Kids’ rates are fixed and usually not part of the Buy 1 Get 1.
• Availability is limited. Popular weekend brunches fill up, especially from October to April.
• No vouchers or codes. Mention SupperClub on arrival, and the discount is applied to the bill.

The verdict

If you go to a five-star hotel brunch even once a year with someone else, Diamond can pay for itself on that booking. The more you go out as a group, the better the value. If you dine alone or mostly casually, it isn’t the right product, and we would rather you knew that before buying.

SupperClub has grown from 1,000 founding members to 16,000 members and over 40,000 bookings since launching in Dubai in 2020. New to the idea? Read what a supper club is, or compare membership tiers.

Frequently asked questions

Is SupperClub worth it?

Yes, if you eat at five-star hotel restaurants or brunches at least once or twice a year with at least one other person. One Buy 1 Get 1 hotel brunch can save more than the AED 295 Diamond fee.

How much does SupperClub cost?

Local is AED 39 for one month, Gold is AED 175 for six months, Diamond is AED 295 for twelve months, and Platinum AED 595 for twelve months.

How quickly does a SupperClub membership pay for itself?

Often on the first hotel brunch. The larger Buy 1 Get 1 brunch offers save AED 350 to AED 450 for two, more than the AED 295 Diamond fee. Smaller ones save around AED 240.

Are there booking fees on SupperClub?

Yes, a small fee applies per booking. Gold, diamond, and platinum include booking credit that covers those fees.

Is SupperClub worth it for one person?

Less so. Buy 1 Get 1 offers need two people. Percentage-off offers still apply, but the savings are smaller.

Which SupperClub membership is the best value?

Diamond for most residents. Platinum is cheaper per year only if you use its AED 400 restaurant spend. Local suits visitors.

Can I bring guests on a SupperClub membership?

Yes. Most offers apply to everyone in the booking. Some venues cap the number of guests, and children are often charged separately.

Keep reading

• What is a supper club?
• Best dining membership in the UAE
• Buy 1 Get 1 food deals in Dubai
• Compare SupperClub membership tiers