The Alexander Dalian Xi Zhi Gu Health Club opened in Dalian, China, in October last year.

Owned by the Alexander Group, it's the company's first club in Dalian and its 12th in China, joining an existing portfolio that comprises six clubs in Shanghai, three in Beijing, one in Ningbo and one in Suzhou.

Facilities at the 5,239sq m club include a team sports studio, strength and cardio areas, a group cycling studio, multi-functional stretching area, health evaluation room, indoor swimming pool and a spa. The gym has been equipped exclusively by Precor.

Located in the city's most upmarket residential complex, the Xi Zhi Gu Residence, annual membership fees at the club cost RMB5,000 (£460) excluding swimming, or RMB10,000 (£920) including swimming.

The group now has plans to open a further seven sites in 2011: four in northern China, one in Chongqing, one in Chengdu and one in Fuzhou.