Umed Club

Club History

The club was founded circa 1922 under the patronage of Maharaja Umaid (Umed) Singh of Jodhpur. Initially small with around 22 members, it received land from the Maharaja and is registered under the Rajasthan Societies Act, 1958. The club moved to its present premises after additions around 1960 and is described as a long-established family and sports club. More details can be found on the club's website.

Facilities

The club offers a variety of facilities including a swimming pool, squash court, turf tennis courts, badminton court, gym/health club with sauna, steam and chilled bath, billiards/snooker, AC card room, table tennis, children's play area, library, family lawns, and an auditorium/open-air theatre. Additionally, there are conference/banquet halls, multiple restaurants and bars, on-site cottages, and 24 guest rooms. For more information, visit the facilities page.

Dining Facilities

The club features multiple dining outlets including the air-conditioned 'The Millennium' and 'The Upper Millennium' restaurants, a 24x7 coffee shop, and an open-air garden restaurant called Family Lawns. The Tropicana bars offer various zones including AC, covered, garden, and restro bar options. The club operates separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens and provides menus and reservation options on its website.

Events Calendar

Regular club events include the Oath Ceremony for the Executive Committee, International Day of Yoga, Rain Dance, Independence Day celebrations, and Sawan Mahotsav. Notices for AGM, election notifications, and other member circulars are also posted on the events calendar.

Special Events

Highlighted special events include the Oath Ceremony for the executive committee, International Day of Yoga, Rain Dance, Independence Day celebrations, and Sawan Mahotsav. Additional details can be found on the club's website.

Networking Opportunities

The club provides opportunities to network through social, cultural, and sporting programmes such as seminars, training camps, parties, and movie nights. The club maintains reciprocal and affiliate arrangements with a large network of clubs, which is detailed on their website.

Business Services

Conference halls with catering, banquet facilities, and meeting spaces are available for business lunches and seminars. The premises are Wi-Fi enabled to support business use, as outlined on the club's business services page.

Sports Facilities

Dedicated sporting facilities at the club include a swimming pool, squash courts, lawn tennis courts, badminton court, gymnasium/fitness centre, billiards/snooker, table tennis, and turf tennis. More information can be found on the sports facilities page.

Member Accommodation

The club offers 24 well-furnished guest rooms equipped with attached showers, color TV, telephone, laundry, and separate pantry service. Room types include Deluxe, Super Deluxe, and Deluxe Family Suite, with tariffs and check-in/check-out times available on the accommodation page.

Dress Code

Generally accepted casual attire is permitted, except on specified occasions. The club's dress code policy states that socially obscene dress, such as shorts, sports uniforms, and slippers, is not allowed in bars, restaurants, and family lawns.

Venue Hire

On-site venue hire options include an AC banquet hall suitable for approximately 40 people, auditorium lawns for up to 150 people, and garden/family lawn spaces. Booking forms for various events and room bookings are available for download on the venue hire page.

Affiliations

The club has a large reciprocal and affiliate network, listing over 350 affiliated clubs within India and more than 190 overseas. Visiting rules for affiliate members are described on the club's affiliations page.