Ray Dalio Rings in 77 at Ibiza’s Megaclub UNVRS

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio spent his 77th birthday somewhere most peers would avoid: an Ibiza nightclub. He posted a video from UNVRS on X, calling the experience “a blast” and recommending the venue to his followers. The clip shows acrobats, confetti, and thumping dance music—hallmarks of the “elrow” night he appeared to attend on Saturday, August 8.

UNVRS, pronounced “universe,” opened in May 2025 on the site of the former Privilege, once the world’s largest nightclub. After a €80 million rebuild by owners Matutes Group and operator The Night League, the 6,500-square-meter venue now markets itself as a “hyperclub.” It features three interconnected rooms, kinetic lasers, and a custom L-Acoustics sound system. In 2026, after just one full season, UNVRS topped DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll.

The August 2026 calendar runs seven nights a week with residencies including Tiësto, David Guetta, and Carl Cox. Standard entry prices ranged from €65 to €130, with drinks at a premium—around $21 for a beer and $17 for water.

Behind the Birthday: What Dalio’s Night Out Says About Ibiza’s Superclub Scene

From Privilege to Hyperclub: A Venue’s Evolution

UNVRS rises from the shell of Privilege, a venue that defined the 1990s rave era and once held a Guinness record for size. Its license was suspended in 2018 over safety violations, and the pandemic finished it off. The Matutes Group, a family-run business behind the Palladium hotel chain, and French nightlife entrepreneur Yann Pissenem’s The Night League seized the site, pumping in €80 million. The result is a tech-heavy “hyperclub” that eschews a single-night concept for a residency model, securing top-tier DJs to fill its three distinct spaces every night of the week.

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A Night Out That Blurs Age Boundaries

Dalio’s presence at a 4 a.m. rave is not just a curiosity; it reflects how Ibiza’s modern superclubs have broadened their appeal. The immersive, theatrical production of nights like elrow—billed as a “psychedelic adventure of epic proportions”—attracts an age range far wider than the 20-something crowd, especially among the wealthy. Dalio’s endorsement, amplified by Guetta’s subsequent Instagram invitation, demonstrates that these venues are now platforms for cross-generational social currency. For UNVRS, a post from a figure like Dalio is priceless organic marketing, while for Dalio it projects an image of vitality and cultural engagement across his massive following.

What to Know Before a Night at UNVRS

  • Standard entry for a top-tier night at UNVRS in August 2026 ran from €65 (Tiësto) to €130 (David Guetta); drinks inside cost about $21 for a beer and $17 for water. Book ahead if you plan to visit during peak season.
  • If you want the “elrow” experience Dalio enjoyed, check the club’s calendar for themed nights that feature acrobats, confetti blasts, and immersive decor—these are not everyday fixtures.