one membership . one community
The right space - every time
Where are you in the journey?
Breaking Bread & Co. membership operates on a single annual tier with time-sensitive pricing that reflects the founding journey of the community. There are no multiple tiers — just one level of full membership at three different price points depending on when you join. All fees are subject to UAE VAT at the applicable rate.
Stage 1
Founding Member
AED 2,950
+ VAT per year
Available to: The first 50 members
Status: Open now – strictly limited
The Founding Members are not customers. They are co-creators. The first 50 people to join Breaking Bread & Co. will shape the community’s culture, its standards, and its direction from the very beginning. This preferred rate applies while the first 50 Founding Member places remain.
Stage 2
Early Member
AED 3,750
+ VAT per year
Available to: Members 51–100
Status: Opens September 2026
Once the first 50 Founding Members are confirmed, the community opens to its next cohort.
Early Member pricing reflects the growing strength of the community and remains available until Breaking Bread & Co. reaches 100 paid members.
Stage 3
Standard Member
AED 5,000
+ VAT per year
Available to: All new members from January 2027
Status: From January 2027 | Maximum 10 new memberships released per month
The full rack rate applies from 2027 onward. A maximum of 25 new memberships are accepted
per month — regardless of demand — to protect the quality and intimacy that makes Breaking
Bread & CO. what it is.
What Founding Members receive.
In addition to full membership access, Founding Members receive the following exclusive benefits:
Founding Member recognition
named as a Founding Member in the Members Directory and at community gatherings.
Preferred founding rate of AED 2,950 + VAT
(renewal terms confirmed in your membership agreement at the time of joining)
Priority access
to all tables and meals, including oversubscribed events.
A formal role in shaping the community’s culture
from the very beginning
What every member receives.
- Priority invitations to curated Breaking Bread & Co. meals — matched to your profile, interests, and goals. Never a generic invitation.
- Access to the Members’ Directory — search and connect with fellow members across industries and backgrounds.
- Curated introductions from the Breaking Bread & Co. team — a minimum of two personal introductions per quarter, with context and a suggested first step.
- Access to The Lounge — our editorial content space, with member spotlights, founder notes, reading recommendations, and community news.
- The Reading Kit — a curated pre-meal pack sent 48 hours before each table: your host’s bio, a short reading, and 2–3 conversation starters.
- Member Outcomes tracking — a record of the relationships, ideas, opportunities, and partnerships your membership generates.
- The Annual Gathering — one flagship Breaking Bread & Co. event per year for all members, designed to deepen bonds formed at smaller tables.
- Access to the Right Selection speaker and expert network through Breaking Bread & Co. host events — 200+ credentialed conversation leaders available exclusively to members.
- Community Manager support — personalised attention for introductions, experience management, and anything in between.
- Birthday, anniversary, and milestone acknowledgements from the founder — because the details matter
Attending a lunch
Membership gives you access to the community and priority invitations to all tables. Lunch attendance is charged separately at AED 295 + VAT per person, which covers your set menu at one of Dubai’s finest private dining rooms.
We are building a community, not filling seats.
Every prospective member is assessed against the Four I Framework before an invitation is extended:
Influence
Who do they know? What is their network reach?
Insight
Do they add value to conversations? Do they bring perspective, not just presence?
Integrity
Do they fit the culture? Will they uphold trust, discretion, and warmth at the table?
Invitation Power
Will their presence attract others to want a seat at the table?
Applications are reviewed personally by Gautam Ganglani. Approval is at the founder’s discretion. We reserve the right to decline an application without explanation — not out of exclusivity for its own sake, but because the quality of the community depends on the quality of every individual at the table.
Ready to apply?
The application form asks you who you are, what you’re building, what you’re curious about, and what you hope to find here. It takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. We will review your application and
respond within 5 business days.
A maximum of 10 new memberships are released per month. When the first 50 are confirmed, Founding Member pricing closes permanently.
Operating Rules
Membership cap
Membership cap: No more than 10 new members accepted per month — enforced regardless of demand.
Application
All applications reviewed personally by the founder.
Renewal
Annual. Renewal conversation begins 90 days before expiry.
Transferability
Membership is personal and non-transferable.
Membership year
12 months from date of activation.
