Situates at the bottom of the Arera Hill, the Club was formed soon after the formation of the state of Madhya Pradesh in 1956 with Bhopal as its capital. As the capital started developing, the call for a recreational center to entertain government servants in the city was felt. This in turn led to the establishment of Arera Club in the early 1960s. The club was primarily an establishment for social and recreational backing for government servants only. Aptly the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh was selected as the Club’s ex-officio President. Soon the doors of club was opened to the private sector which now contributes a third of its membership.
Management of Arera Club Bhopal
The Club is registered under the MP Firms and Societies Act. It is
administered by a Managing board, presided over by its president, the
Chief Secretary. The organization board comprises of nine members of
whom two-thirds are selected from amongst the Government officials while
one-third fit in to non-governmental group. Other than the Managing
Committee, there are serviceable committees to compact with precise
theme such as Sports Committee, Works Committee, Finance Committee, Food
and Beverage Committee and Events Committee. These committees
independently are headed by senior members of the Club and comprises of
representative sections of the Club’s membership.

Affiliated by popular clubs in
Indore,
Gwalior,
Jaipur,
Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur,
Nagpur, and
Siliguri today Arera Club has about 600 members consisting of both governmental and non-governmental members. The club trying to increase its infrastructural facilities is on a look for association with most imperative Clubs in urban towns once
the present phase of restoration and improvement of facilities is over.The Club has a communal harmony with Prakash Swimming Pool
for its affiliates to use the swimming facility. It also has an accord
with Hotel Palash Residency for concessional room tariff for its members
and their guests.
Facilities at Arera Club
The club encloses a tennis court, a card room and a billiards table.
It has currently happened to be the leading center of societal
activities in city of lakes. As time passed by, the accessible
conveniences were blown up and latest activities were initiated. The
club now houses four tennis courts with artificial exterior and
illuminated in harmony to worldwide standards. Presently are two indoor
badminton courts with teak wood flooring. There is a matured gymnasium
equipped with most modern equipments with an experienced person in
presence. The club also houses a card room and a billiards table. New
embellishments consist of a drudgery bar with a widespread assortment of
wines and hard liquors at squat prices, and an eating place catering
delicious foodstuff cooked in the Club’s well designed kitchen at
realistic prices. The Club has an understanding with the close-by Prakash Swimming Pool for its
members. The Club is bounded by widespread open space, lush lawns and
gardens and a huge parking space.
Activities at Arera Club Bhopal
Billiard & Snooker

The Arera Club Billiard & Snooker Room is a completely air-conditioned ability with beautiful billiard / snooker table
.
Charges:
Member: 150/- per month
Guest: 20/- per day
For member and their guest: 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Guest will be allowed seven days in a month.
Badminton
Arera Club has of 2 Badminton Courts of global standards with teakwood flooring.
Charges
Member: 150/- per month
Dependent: 150/- per month
Guest: 20/- per day
Badminton Court Timings
For member and their guest: 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m, 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
For dependents of member: 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Guest will be allowed seven days in a month.
Fitness Center
The Arera Club has a completely Air-conditioned fitness center facility, which is outfitted with the most modern gym equipment. A skilled trainer/ instructor are accessible in the morning & evening to instruct and lead the members.
Charges
Member: 150/- per month
Dependent: 150/- per month
Guest: 20/- per day
Fitness Center Timings
For all: 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Children below 15 years are not permitted to the gym.
Guest will be allowed seven days in a month.
Tennis
Arera Club has four artificial surfaces, Floodlit Tennis Courts. The whole tennis complex has been enclosed by 12-foot high chain-link fence.
Charges
Member: 150/- per month
Dependent: 150/- per month
Guest: 20/- per day
Charges Under Flood light
Member: 200/- per month
Dependent: 200/- per month
Guest: 50/- per day
Tennis Courts Timings
For members and their guests : 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
For dependents of member: 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Guest will be allowed seven days in a month.
Card Room
The card room has been modernized with latest flooring, false ceiling, changes in the furnishings and fittings and split air-conditioning.
Charges
Member: 100/- per month
Dependent: 100/- per month
Guest: 20/- per day
Card Room Timings: 7.00 p.m. to 12.00 a.m.
Guest will be allowed seven days in a month.
Bar & Restaurant Timings
Evenings: 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Sundays: 11.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m., 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
In recent decades Arera Club has emerged as popular hangout places for government officials looking to relax after day long work. The club often organizes shows, concerts and conducts other recreational activities to surcharge the mood of its members.
Address Arera Club Bhopal
Bhim Nagar Slums, Arera Hills, Bhopal,
Madhya Pradesh 462011
Website: https://www.areraclub.org/