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THE A CLUB

Bang in the centre of the business district of Lower Parel is the plush new private members club, The A Club, that’s sure to be a preferred spot for networking, out-of-office work and leisurely downtime. Sprawling over 40,000 sq ft on the eighth floor of Indiabulls One, it is seamlessly divided into versatile work and networking spaces, meeting rooms, fitness and wellness facilities and dining options of a third-wave brew lab and speakeasy gin and tonic bar. What stands apart, of course, is the soon-to-open futuristic virtual reality zone. The décor, tastefully designed by owner Alkesh Tandon himself, is bathed in soothing colours and features modern Indian artworks, fluid work and leisure zones, ergonomic diverse seating spaces, vertical gardens and plush upholstery. The work area, though thoughtfully distinct, effortlessly flows into the leisure section. The work section has private cubicles, meeting and board rooms that offer 24/7 tech support and high speed internet and four private pods designed for video calling and one-on-one interviews.

LEISURE TIME For those looking for a post-office work-out, the health club by Zaheer Khan’s Prosport offers functional training, pilates and yoga. The Sanctuary allows members to indulge in “me-time” at any of the nine innovative seating pods that come with inbuilt technology that allows members to watch movies, listen to music or even meditate. The Brew Lab features the Dark Matter coffee, a selection of luxury teas by The Good Life Company, vegan smoothies, fresh juices and easy-to-eat bakes. The sunlit Bistro focusses on seasonal ingredients from the in-house garden, an evolving menu of sharing plates and easy-toeat tapas.

AT One IndiaBulls, Tower 2A, 8th Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel; thea.club