The Biba Social private club is scheduled to open in January in West Palm Beach following multiple construction delays, according to a October 21 report. The members-only facility is located in the historic Hotel Biba, the former Mount Vernon Motor Lodge, situated at 320 Belvedere Road.
The project, owned and developed by Elizabeth Rad Elghanayan, has faced several timeline shifts. Originally intended for a fall 2024 opening, the project was delayed to fall 2025, then early 2026, and eventually fall 2026. The current January opening coincides with the start of the winter tourist season in Palm Beach County.
Designed by architect Belford Shoumate, the nearly 1-acre property features Bermuda vernacular architecture and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Elghanayan, who also manages Palm Beach-based Corrado Properties, noted that the club is the result of a meticulous restoration of the historic site. The property includes 26 hotel rooms, nine of which are suites, alongside a pool, dining options, and rooftop and courtyard spaces.
Biba Social will host the United States debut of the MayaBay collection, a Thai-Japanese restaurant from the Monaco-based MayaBay Restaurant Group. While officials have not disclosed membership fees, individuals familiar with the club stated that most memberships cost at least $50,000. Potential members can begin applying on Nov. 1.
Club officials expect to attract members from West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and around the world. Although some early members requested refunds due to previous delays, backers stated that openings have created space for new members to join.
The rise of Biba Social reflects a growing trend of private clubs in West Palm Beach catering to an increasingly affluent population seeking spaces away from public crowds. Other developments in the region include the Bellini Rooftop Lounge, scheduled to open in late 2027 at 320 Lakeview Ave, and a planned club by Related Ross and Leisure Resorts LLC near the Palm Harbor Marina. Additionally, Easton Street Capital is working on a luxury condo project at 201 and 203 Arkona Court that may include a private club, while the Sanborn is being developed in Boca Raton.
