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INSANE Lifestyle That Prince Salman Gives To His Wives
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00:00Imagine soaring through the skies on a private jet so massive it carries a throne,
00:04or sailing on a yacht worth half a billion dollars.
00:07Add streets lined with gold-plated supercars,
00:09and you're only scratching the surface of how Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's family moves across the globe.
00:15Each trip reveals not just privilege, but the reach of a dynasty that commands land, sea and sky.
00:20Let's uncover their world of luxury.
00:22The fleet that rules the skies.
00:24The House of Saud, Saudi Arabia's ruling royal family, doesn't just travel.
00:28They command the skies with a fleet so magnificent, so outrageously expensive,
00:33that it makes other billionaires' private jets look like economy class.
00:36Picture this.
00:37You're at an airport, watching planes take off and land,
00:39when suddenly a massive Boeing 747-400 approaches the runway.
00:44But this isn't just any commercial airliner.
00:46This is a flying palace, a mansion in the sky that belongs to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, better known as MBS.
00:53The aircraft includes a 14-seat dining room, two luxurious bedrooms,
00:56and a central throne, emphasising royal grandeur.
00:59Yes, you heard that right.
01:00A throne on an airplane.
01:02Because when you're worth an estimated $25 billion personally,
01:05and your family controls $1.4 trillion,
01:08ordinary first class simply won't suffice.
01:10But let's start from the beginning of this incredible story.
01:13The House of Saud's aviation empire isn't just about showing off,
01:17though they certainly do that spectacularly.
01:19It's about power, diplomacy, and maintaining their status as the wealthiest royal family in the world.
01:24Every flight is a statement, every aircraft a symbol of their unmatched influence.
01:29The crown jewel of their aerial fleet is MBS's customised Boeing 747-400,
01:35a behemoth that has been transformed from a standard commercial airliner
01:38into something that would make even the most luxurious five-star hotel seem modest.
01:43The base price of a Boeing 747-400 is approximately $150 million,
01:48but customisations for MBS reportedly increased the value to around $450 million.
01:55To put this in perspective, that's more than the GDP of some entire nations,
01:59all invested in a single aircraft.
02:01What makes this particular jet so extraordinary isn't just its price tag,
02:04it's the mind-boggling attention to detail and luxury that went into its creation.
02:08The interior designers didn't just aim for opulent,
02:11they redefined what opulence means.
02:13The aircraft includes gold-plated sinks, faucets, and furniture accents emphasising luxury.
02:18We're talking about genuine gold plating, not just gold-coloured paint or fixtures.
02:22When you're washing your hands at 40,000 feet, you're doing it at a solid gold sink,
02:27but the gold fixtures are just the beginning.
02:29The aircraft features Italian marble flooring and bathroom surfaces,
02:33as seen in Al-Yamama Palace and other royal assets.
02:36Imagine walking through an aircraft cabin and feeling Italian marble beneath your feet.
02:40The same quality of stone used in the world's most prestigious palaces and museums.
02:45The craftsmanship extends to every corner,
02:47with custom wood panelling and fine-grained leather upholstery that are standard in Saudi royal jets,
02:52creating a warm, regal ambience.
02:55The layout of this flying palace is where things get truly spectacular.
02:58The approximately 4,000 to 4,786 square feet of cabin space
03:03has been meticulously designed to serve every possible need and desire.
03:07The main deck features what can only be described as a grand entrance foyer,
03:11complete with what's rumoured to be a staircase leading to the upper deck,
03:14inspired by 747 eight-designs.
03:17Moving through the aircraft, you'll find that 14-seat dining room we mentioned earlier,
03:21but calling it just a dining room undersells its grandeur.
03:25This is a space designed for hosting diplomatic dinners,
03:27complete with luxury furnishings and space for diplomatic or family meals.
03:31The chairs aren't just seats, they're works of art,
03:34each one potentially worth more than a luxury car.
03:36Then there's the master suite, which occupies its own section of the aircraft.
03:40The master suite includes a spacious bedroom with a king-sized bed,
03:44en-suite bathroom with a shower and high-end finishes,
03:47for example marble or gold-plated fixtures.
03:50But this isn't just any bedroom,
03:51it's a royal bedchamber that happens to be flying through the sky.
03:54The en-suite bathroom features a full shower,
03:57something that's incredibly rare and complex to install in an aircraft
04:00due to weight and space constraints.
04:02The technology integrated into this flying palace is equally impressive.
04:05The aircraft features advanced communication systems,
04:08video conferencing and high-speed internet,
04:10for example FlyNet registered trademark-style connectivity,
04:14enabling MBS to conduct state affairs mid-flight.
04:17This means that while soaring at 40,000 feet,
04:20MBS can conduct video conferences with world leaders,
04:23manage state affairs,
04:24and stay connected to his massive business empire through the public investment fund.
04:28But perhaps the most remarkable feature of all is that central throne we mentioned.
04:32Yes, there is literally a throne on this airplane.
04:34A central throne, as reported for similar Saudi royal jets,
04:38may be included to emphasize MBS's status as crown prince.
04:41This isn't just a very nice chair,
04:43it's an actual throne positioned in the main salon area,
04:46serving as the focal point of the aircraft's interior design.
04:49When MBS holds meetings or entertains guests at cruising altitude,
04:53he does so from his throne, leaving no doubt about his royal status.
04:57The operational costs of maintaining such an aircraft are as staggering as its purchase price.
05:01Operating a 747, 400 is expensive,
05:05with estimates suggesting $24,000 to $27,000 per flight hour,
05:10excluding maintenance, storage and insurance,
05:13which could total $5 million annually for 40 hours of use.
05:16But for a family whose wealth is measured in the trillions,
05:19these costs are merely rounding errors on their annual budgets.
05:22The House of Saud doesn't stop with just one magnificent aircraft.
05:26Their fleet includes multiple Boeing 747 Boeing business jets,
05:30each serving different purposes within the royal hierarchy.
05:33The Saudi royal family has access to a fleet of private jets,
05:36primarily Boeing 747 Boeing business jets, BBJs,
05:41used for official and personal travel.
05:43These include aircraft with registrations HZHM-1,
05:46HZHM-1A and HZHM-1B,
05:49each built in different years and customized for specific royal family members.
05:53One particularly fascinating aircraft in their collection
05:56is the Boeing 747 with hospital suite,
05:59believed to be designed for King Salman's predecessor, King Khalid,
06:02who had a heart condition.
06:03This aircraft includes a fully equipped surgical facility,
06:06a unique feature for private jets,
06:08reflecting the royal family's need for medical security during travel.
06:12Imagine having a complete hospital operating room at 40,000 feet,
06:16ready to perform surgery if needed.
06:18This level of preparation and luxury demonstrates
06:20the lengths to which the royal family goes to ensure their safety and comfort while traveling.
06:24But the family's aviation empire extends beyond just passenger aircraft.
06:28The royal fleet includes at least two Boeing 747 freighter planes,
06:33likely used for transporting vehicles or other large assets during royal travels.
06:37These aren't passenger jets,
06:39but cargo planes specifically designed to transport the royal family's other luxury assets,
06:43their cars, furniture, artwork,
06:45and even, as we'll discover later, their falcons.
06:48Speaking of, unique travel companions,
06:50one of the most extraordinary stories from the Saudi royal family's travel habits,
06:54involves their beloved falcons.
06:56A notable anecdote involves booking individual seats for 80 falcons,
07:00highlighting their extravagant approach to travel.
07:03Yes, you read that correctly.
07:0480 falcons, each with its own airplane seat,
07:07complete with seatbelts designed specifically for birds.
07:10This isn't just eccentric,
07:11it's a window into a world where money truly is no object.
07:14The family's generosity with their aircraft
07:16extends to international diplomacy as well.
07:18In 2019, MBS offered this or a similar private jet
07:22to Pakistan's then Prime Minister Imran Khan for travel to the US,
07:26showcasing its role in diplomatic gestures.
07:28This wasn't just lending a plane,
07:30it was lending a flying palace worth hundreds of millions of dollars,
07:33demonstrating the soft power that comes with such extraordinary wealth.
07:36But MBS isn't the only family member with access to incredible aircraft.
07:40His brother, Prince Khalid bin Salman,
07:42who served as Saudi ambassador to the United States,
07:45regularly used a chartered Boeing 767
07:48that epitomizes luxury travel.
07:50This one 066-square-foot chartered jet
07:53has over 60 seats,
07:54a master bedroom,
07:55an office,
07:56multiple TVs,
07:57and can hold eight tons of luggage,
07:58staffed by at least five attendants per flight.
08:01The cost of chartering this aircraft was equally impressive.
08:04Chartering costs $30,000 per hour,
08:06with an estimated $8 million spent during Khalid's tenure as ambassador,
08:102017-2019.
08:12To put this in perspective,
08:14that's $500 per minute,
08:15while the aircraft is in flight.
08:17The average American would need to work for an entire year
08:20to afford just one hour of flight time on this aircraft.
08:23The interior of Khalid's Boeing 767 rivals,
08:26that of the finest luxury hotels.
08:28The aircraft includes a master bedroom with an ultra-king-size bed,
08:32larger than standard king,
08:33en-suite bathroom with full-height walk-in shower vanity and lavatory.
08:37But it doesn't stop there.
08:38The plane features an L-shaped sofa,
08:40seating six,
08:41convertible to a double bed,
08:42serves as a private cinema or secondary bedroom.
08:45The technology on board is equally impressive.
08:47The aircraft features seven television screens,
08:49including 43-inch in lounge,
08:51audio-video on demand with 100-plus movies,
08:54live TV,
08:55six portable DVD players,
08:56iPod-iPad docking stations.
08:58The connectivity includes ultra-fast 2Q Wi-Fi,
09:01up to 50 megabits per second for streaming calls and work,
09:04satellite communications,
09:06SATCOM for secure.
09:07Diplomatic links.
09:08One of the most remarkable features of this aircraft
09:10is its air purification system.
09:12The aircraft includes a plasma ionization system,
09:152020 upgrade,
09:16that purifies air,
09:17killing pathogens and reducing odors,
09:19higher humidity and lower cabin altitude for reduced fatigue.
09:23This means that even the air inside the aircraft is luxury air,
09:26purified,
09:27humidified
09:28and optimized for comfort.
09:29The comparison with other royal families
09:31makes the Saudi aviation fleet even more remarkable.
09:34While the British royal family has no private jets,
09:37uses RAF chartered aircraft,
09:39the House of Saud operates what amounts to their own private airline.
09:43The Saudi royal flight fleet includes approximately 13 aircraft,
09:47valued at $1.5 billion plus,
09:49making it larger and more valuable than the air forces of many smaller nations.
09:53Even other wealthy royal families pale in comparison.
09:56The Qatari House of Al-Tani owns approximately 10 jets,
09:59including Boeing 747,
10:018 VIP,
10:02tilde $400M,
10:04while the Al-Nahyan family of UAE owns Boeing 787,
10:089 A380,
10:10approximately $600 million total.
10:12The House of Saud's fleet surpasses them all
10:14in both quantity and individual aircraft value.
10:16What makes these aircraft even more extraordinary is how they're used.
10:20These aren't just modes of transportation,
10:22they're tools of statecraft, diplomacy and family unity.
10:25When the Saudi royal family travels,
10:27they're not just going from point A to point B.
10:29They're carrying their entire world with them,
10:31complete with their customs,
10:33their luxury,
10:33their power and their influence.
10:35Floating palaces
10:36If the House of Saud's aviation fleet represents their dominion over the skies,
10:40then their collection of superyachts establishes their absolute sovereignty over the seas.
10:45What we're about to explore isn't just a collection of boats.
10:48These are floating palaces,
10:50each one a masterpiece of engineering, luxury and excess
10:53that would make ancient emperors weep with envy.
10:56At the heart of this maritime empire sits Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's crown jewel,
11:00the superyacht Serene.
11:01But calling Serene just a yacht is like calling the Taj Mahal just a building.
11:06Acquired in 2015 from Russian businessman Yuri Sheffler for approximately $562 million,
11:12this 134-meter yacht was built by Fincantieri.
11:15To understand the scale of this purchase,
11:18MBS spent more on this single yacht
11:20than many countries spend on their entire annual defense budgets.
11:23The story of how MBS acquired Serene reads like something out of a Hollywood movie.
11:27MBS spotted the yacht while vacationing in the south of France in 2015
11:31and purchased it within 10 days,
11:33requiring the yacht to cruise into international waters for the transaction.
11:37Imagine being so wealthy that you can see a half-billion-dollar yacht,
11:41decide you want it and complete the purchase in a week and a half.
11:44The transaction had to take place in international waters
11:47because the scale and complexity of the deal required special legal arrangements.
11:51But what makes Serene truly extraordinary isn't just its price tag.
11:54It's the absolutely mind-blowing features packed into its 439-foot length.
11:59The yacht can accommodate 24 guests in 12 cabins with private decks and 52 crew members.
12:05Think about that for a moment.
12:0652 crew members.
12:07That's more staff than most small hotels,
12:09all dedicated to serving just 24 guests.
12:12The crew-to-guest ratio is more than two.
12:14One, ensuring that every whim, every desire, every need
12:17is anticipated and fulfilled before it's even expressed.
12:20The centerpiece of Serene's incredible amenities
12:22is something that sounds impossible until you see it.
12:25Seven swimming pools, including a giant internal seawater pool.
12:29Seven pools on a single yacht.
12:31The internal seawater pool is particularly remarkable
12:33because it brings the ocean inside,
12:35allowing guests to swim in seawater
12:37while being completely protected from the elements.
12:39But even more extraordinary is a unique snow room
12:42chilled to minus 12 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Fahrenheit,
12:45with real snow falling from the ceiling,
12:47inspired by original owner Yuri Scheffler
12:50to replicate Russian spa experiences.
12:52Yes, you read that correctly.
12:54There's a room on this yacht where it snows.
12:56Actual snow at minus 12 degrees Celsius
12:58on a boat floating in tropical waters.
13:01The engineering required to create and maintain a snow room on a yacht is staggering.
13:05The insulation, the refrigeration systems, the moisture control,
13:08all of this technology packed into a floating vessel
13:11to create an experience that most people can only get by traveling to the Arctic.
13:15The snow room isn't just a novelty.
13:17It's part of a comprehensive wellness complex
13:19that would make the world's most exclusive spas jealous.
13:22The yacht includes a wellness and beauty center
13:24with a spa, hammam, Turkish bath, and sauna,
13:27offering relaxation and rejuvenation.
13:30The contrast therapy between the snow room and the sauna
13:32creates a unique wellness experience
13:34that money literally cannot buy anywhere else on Earth.
13:38But Serene's luxury extends far beyond its spa facilities.
13:41The yacht features two helipads,
13:43one convertible into a swimming pool or dance floor.
13:46This convertible helipad is an engineering marvel.
13:49Imagine a platform that can safely land helicopters when needed,
13:52then transform into a swimming pool or dance floor for evening entertainment.
13:56The hydraulic systems, the waterproofing,
13:58the structural engineering required to make this work safely are mind-boggling.
14:02The underwater features of Serene are equally impressive.
14:05The yacht includes an underwater viewing room,
14:07Nemo Room, that offers panoramic views of marine life.
14:10This isn't just a window in the hull.
14:12It's a fully enclosed underwater observation deck
14:15where guests can watch fish, dolphins, and other marine life in their natural habitat
14:19while enjoying cocktails and climate-controlled comfort.
14:22For those seeking even more aquatic adventure,
14:24Serene includes a GSE Trieste VAS,
14:27525 60th submarine certified for depths up to 100 meters,
14:32a personal submarine on a yacht.
14:34This isn't a small submersible toy.
14:35It's a legitimate submarine capable of diving to 100 meters,
14:39allowing MBS and his guests to explore underwater worlds that most people will never see.
14:44The entertainment facilities on Serene are equally spectacular.
14:47The yacht features an outdoor cinema for movie screenings under the stars,
14:51and a nightclub with a dedicated area with a dance floor for entertainment,
14:55often utilizing the convertible helipad.
14:57Picture watching a movie under a starlit sky while floating in the Mediterranean,
15:01or dancing to world-class DJs on what was earlier in the day a helicopter landing pad.
15:05Perhaps most remarkably, the yacht reportedly houses Leonardo da Vinci's Salvatore Mundi,
15:10purchased by MBS for $450 million in 2017.
15:14This means that one of the most expensive artworks ever sold,
15:17a 500-year-old masterpiece by one of history's greatest artists,
15:21is floating around the world's oceans on a private yacht.
15:24The insurance costs alone for this painting must be astronomical,
15:27and the climate control systems needed to preserve it in a marine environment
15:31represent another engineering marvel.
15:33The operational costs of Serene are as staggering as its features.
15:37Annual running costs are estimated at $25 to $40 million per year,
15:42covering crew salaries, maintenance, fuel and operational expenses.
15:45That's more than $100,000 every single day,
15:48whether the yacht is being used or sitting at anchor.
15:51To put this in perspective,
15:52the annual operating costs of Serene exceed the lifetime earnings of most people.
15:57But MBS didn't stop with just Serene.
15:59His maritime empire includes multiple extraordinary vessels,
16:02each with its own unique character and incredible features.
16:05Pegasus VIII, purchased in 2015,
16:08is a 78.3-meter yacht originally built by Royal Denship.
16:12What makes Pegasus VIII special is a float-in dry dock
16:15that transforms into a 12-meter swimming pool,
16:17a helicopter pad that can convert into a golf driving range.
16:20The concept of a float-in dry dock that becomes a swimming pool is engineering poetry.
16:25Imagine sections of the yacht's deck that can be flooded to create a swimming pool,
16:29then drained to become a dry dock for smaller boats or water toys.
16:33The helicopter pad that converts to a golf driving range showcases the same innovative thinking.
16:37When you're not landing helicopters,
16:39why not practice your golf swing while floating in international waters?
16:42Pegasus VIII is valued at approximately $120 million,
16:46with annual running costs of approximately $12 million.
16:49Even MBS's smaller yacht costs $33,000 per day to operate.
16:54The yacht underwent significant refit in the Netherlands in 2015,
16:58which included a hull repaint and addition of new features after MBS's purchase.
17:02But perhaps the most intriguing vessel in MBS's collection
17:05is one he didn't even purchase.
17:07It was a gift.
17:08In 2017, Sheikh Mansour al-Nahyan of the UAE royal family
17:12reportedly gifted the yacht Topaz to MBS following a bidding war over Salvatore Mundi.
17:17The yacht, now renamed A+, is a 147-metre behemoth valued at approximately $450 million.
17:24The story behind this gift is fascinating.
17:26The gifting was allegedly part of an exchange involving Leonardo da Vinci's Salvatore Mundi painting,
17:32which MBS purchased for $450 million in 2017
17:36and was intended for display at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
17:39Imagine gifting someone a half-billion-dollar yacht as part of an art deal.
17:43The yacht features 52 guests in 26 extravagant staterooms
17:47and up to 79 crew members in 40 cabins,
17:50making it one of the most spacious private vessels on the seas.
17:53The royal family's maritime empire extends beyond MBS's personal collection.
17:58King Salman owns Tuek,
17:59a 78-metre yacht valued at approximately $100 to $110 million,
18:03with annual running costs of around $10 million per year.
18:07The family also controls Al Salama,
18:10a 139.3-metre yacht valued at approximately $200 to $280 million,
18:15with annual running costs of around $28 million per year.
18:19Al Salama is particularly remarkable.
18:22For its unique amenities,
18:23the yacht features a car garage, three hospitals for owner, guests and crew,
18:27hairdressing salon, secretary's office, five galleys,
18:30artists, dressing rooms, cinema, helicopter pads, several jacuzzis and a gym,
18:34three hospitals on a yacht.
18:36This isn't just luxury.
18:37It's a floating city with its own medical infrastructure.
18:40The scale of the House of Saud's yacht collection
18:42becomes even more impressive when compared to other wealthy families.
18:46The Saudi royal family owns approximately 10 yachts
18:49with a total value over $1 billion,
18:51making their maritime fleet larger and more valuable than the navies of many countries.
18:55But it's not just about the number of yachts,
18:57it's about how they're used.
18:59These vessels serve as floating embassies,
19:01mobile palaces and tools of soft diplomacy.
19:04When MBS wants to conduct sensitive negotiations,
19:06he can invite world leaders aboard Serene,
19:08where conversations take place in complete privacy,
19:11surrounded by luxury that reinforces Saudi Arabia's wealth and power.
19:15The logistics of maintaining such a fleet are staggering.
19:18Each yacht requires its own crew,
19:20its own maintenance schedule,
19:21its own insurance policies.
19:23The combined crew of all Saudi royal yachts likely exceeds 300 people.
19:27That's a small town's worth of employees,
19:29dedicated solely to keeping these floating palaces operational.
19:33The technology aboard these yachts represents the cutting edge of marine engineering.
19:37Serene features advanced underwater lighting for enhanced nighttime aesthetics,
19:41and the yacht includes a hangar for a Eurocopter EC-145 helicopter.
19:46The engineering required to safely store and operate helicopters
19:49from a moving vessel in potentially rough seas is extraordinarily complex.
19:53The security considerations for these yachts are equally sophisticated.
19:56When you're carrying hundreds of millions of dollars in art,
19:59hosting world leaders,
20:00and representing one of the world's most influential royal families,
20:04security isn't just important, it's paramount.
20:07The yachts feature advanced communication systems,
20:09secure meeting rooms,
20:10and protection systems that remain classified for obvious reasons.
20:14One of the most fascinating incidents in the history of these yachts
20:17occurred in 2017 when Serene ran aground on a shallow rock reef in the Red Sea,
20:2220 nautical miles off Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt,
20:25due to a navigational error and propulsion failure.
20:28The fact that a half-billion-dollar yacht could run aground demonstrates that even with
20:32unlimited resources, the sea remains unpredictable and dangerous.
20:36The environmental impact of operating such a fleet is enormous.
20:39These yachts consume thousands of gallons of fuel per hour,
20:42generate significant waste,
20:43and require constant maintenance that often involves harsh chemicals and materials.
20:48Yet for a family whose wealth is measured in trillions,
20:50environmental considerations often take a backseat to luxury and convenience.
20:55But as magnificent as their yachts may be,
20:57it's one part of the Saudi royal family's extraordinary travel ecosystem.
21:01For shorter journeys and daily transportation,
21:03the House of Saud has assembled a collection of automobiles so exclusive,
21:07so outrageously customized,
21:08that they redefine what it means to travel by land.
21:11Golden Roads, the most expensive car collection on earth.
21:15When you possess wealth that measures in the trillions,
21:18when your family controls one of the world's most valuable companies,
21:21when your spending power exceeds the GDP of entire nations,
21:25how do you get around on land?
21:26For the House of Saud,
21:27the answer lies in what might be the most expensive and exclusive car collection ever assembled,
21:32a fleet of vehicles so extraordinary,
21:34so outrageously customized,
21:35that they make other billionaires' garages look like economy car lots.
21:39The story of the Saudi royal family's automotive empire begins with a simple truth.
21:43When money is no object,
21:45the only limits are imagination and the laws of physics.
21:47And as we're about to discover,
21:49the House of Saud has pushed both to their absolute breaking points.
21:52At the heart of this incredible collection sits one vehicle
21:55that perfectly encapsulates the family's approach to luxury,
21:58Prince Badr bin Saud's Bugatti Chiron,
22:01which he reportedly purchased as the first Chiron,
22:03along with the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Show car in 2016 for over $5 million combined.
22:09But this isn't just any Bugatti Chiron.
22:11This is the very first one ever delivered to a customer,
22:14making it not just a hypercar, but a piece of automotive history.
22:17The Bugatti Chiron represents the absolute pinnacle of automotive engineering,
22:21with an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,479 horsepower,
22:28capable of reaching 261 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds.
22:34This isn't just a car, it's a land-based missile wrapped in luxury.
22:38The engineering required to safely harness 1,479 horsepower in a road-legal vehicle
22:44represents decades of technological advancement and millions of dollars in research and development.
22:49But what makes Prince Badr's Chiron truly special isn't just its performance,
22:54it's the exclusivity.
22:55The base price is approximately $3 million,
22:58with customizations potentially increasing the value.
23:01However, being the first customer to receive this automotive masterpiece,
23:04along with the accompanying Vision Gran Turismo concept car,
23:08elevates this purchase into the realm of the extraordinary, the Bugatti Vision.
23:12Gran Turismo that came with Prince Badr's purchase is even more remarkable.
23:15This one-of-a-kind concept car debuted at Frankfurt Motor Show 2015
23:20for the Gran Turismo video game series,
23:22with an estimated 1,500-plus horsepower and theoretical top speed of 280-plus mupf.
23:28This vehicle isn't even road-legal, it exists purely as a collector's piece,
23:32a work of automotive art that showcases what's possible when engineering meets unlimited imagination.
23:37But the Chiron and Vision Gran Turismo are just the beginning of this incredible story.
23:42Perhaps the most visually stunning vehicle in the Saudi royal collection belongs to Prince Turki bin Abdullah,
23:47a gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador SV with 740 horsepower,
23:52capable of 217 mph, with a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds.
23:58The concept of gold-plating, a Lamborghini Aventador SV,
24:02seems almost absurd until you see it in person.
24:04This isn't gold-colored paint.
24:06This is actual gold-plating applied to the carbon fiber body of one of the world's most extreme supercars.
24:11The estimated worth is approximately 1.2 million US dollars,
24:15with the base Aventador SV costing around $500,000,
24:19and gold-plating and customization significantly increasing the value.
24:23Prince Turki's collection doesn't stop with the golden Lamborghini.
24:26This collection, valued at $22 million,
24:29includes a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe worth approximately $450,000 to $600,000.
24:35The Phantom Coupe represents a different kind of luxury,
24:38understated elegance rather than flashy performance.
24:40The vehicle features handcrafted interior with premium leather,
24:44wood veneers and bespoke detailing,
24:46along with a Starlight headliner with customizable fiber-optic lighting.
24:50The Starlight headliner deserves special mention.
24:52It's a Rolls-Royce feature where hundreds of fiber-optic lights are embedded in the roof lining
24:56to create the effect of a starlit sky inside the car.
25:00Each installation is unique,
25:01and customers can specify the exact constellation they want recreated.
25:05For Prince Turki, this means that even when,
25:07driving through city traffic,
25:09he's traveling under his own personal night sky.
25:11Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's personal automotive collection reflects his taste for
25:15the absolute cutting edge of automotive technology.
25:18MBS owns a McLaren P1,
25:20a hybrid hypercar with 903 horsepower combined with electric motor,
25:25capable of 217 miles per hour,
25:27with a 0 to 60 miles per hour time of 2.8 seconds,
25:31valued at approximately $1.15 million.
25:33The McLaren P1 represents the intersection of traditional automotive engineering
25:38and cutting-edge hybrid technology.
25:40Its carbon-fiber monocoque construction,
25:42active aerodynamics and hybrid powertrain
25:44make it one of the most technologically advanced vehicles ever created.
25:48Limited production of 375 units enhances exclusivity,
25:52making it not just a car but a piece of automotive history.
25:55MBS's collection also includes multiple BMWs,
25:58likely high-end models like the 7 Series with executive-class interior
26:03with premium leather, wood and ambient lighting,
26:06valued at approximately $100,000 to $200,000 per vehicle.
26:11While these might seem modest compared to million-dollar hypercars,
26:14the BMW 7 Series represents the pinnacle of luxury sedans,
26:18featuring technology and comfort that rivals private jets.
26:21The family's collection also includes Land Cruisers,
26:23likely Toyota Land Cruiser 300 with 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6,
26:29producing 409 horsepower,
26:30valued at approximately $80,000 to $120,000 per vehicle.
26:35While these might seem practical compared to the Bugattis and McLarens,
26:38they serve an important purpose,
26:40navigating Saudi Arabia's desert terrain with luxury and reliability.
26:44But the true scope of the Saudi royal family's automotive empire
26:47becomes clear when we look at the numbers.
26:48The House of Saud owns 1-0-0-0-plus vehicles,
26:52with MBS and key relatives owning collections worth $22 million plus.
26:571,000 vehicles, that's not a car collection,
26:59that's a small automotive industry.
27:01To put this in perspective,
27:02MBS reportedly owns a Bugatti Veyron,
27:05$2.5 million,
27:06Lamborghini Veneno,
27:08$4.5 million,
27:09and Lycan Hyper Sport,
27:11$3.4 million.
27:12The Lamborghini Veneno is particularly remarkable.
27:15With only 14 ever made,
27:17it's one of the rarest cars on Earth.
27:19The Lycan Hyper Sport,
27:20featured in the Fast and Furious movies,
27:22is the first supercar produced in the Middle East
27:24and features diamond-encrusted headlights.
27:27The comparison with other royal families
27:29makes the Saudi collection even more impressive.
27:31The British royal family owns
27:33approximately 50 vehicles,
27:34Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Jaguars,
27:36mostly state-owned,
27:37valued at around $10 million,
27:39with focus on ceremonial use.
27:41The entire British royal car collection
27:43is worth less than some individual vehicles
27:45in the Saudi garage.
27:46Even other wealthy Gulf royal families
27:48can't match the Saudi collection.
27:50The House of Al Thani owns approximately 200 cars,
27:53including Bugatti Chirons and Ferraris,
27:55valued at around $15 million,
27:57while the Al Nahyan family owns approximately 300 cars,
28:01including rare Ferraris and Bugattis,
28:03valued at around $20 million.
28:05However,
28:05there is one royal family
28:06that challenges the Saudis
28:08in terms of sheer numbers.
28:09The Brunei royal family owns 7000-plus cars,
28:13largest royal collection,
28:14including 600 Rolls-Royces,
28:16valued at approximately $5 billion.
28:19The Sultan of Brunei's collection
28:20is legendary for its size,
28:22but it's worth noting
28:23that it represents decades of collecting,
28:25while the Saudi collection
28:26has been assembled more recently
28:28with newer,
28:28more technologically advanced vehicles.
28:31The cultural significance
28:32of gold-plated vehicles
28:33in the Saudi collection
28:34cannot be overstated.
28:36Gold-plated cars,
28:37like Turkey's Aventador SV,
28:39reflect the family's love for opulence,
28:41extending to their palaces
28:42and yachts with gold fixtures.
28:44In Saudi culture,
28:45gold represents not just wealth,
28:46but also status,
28:48tradition,
28:48and divine blessing.
28:49When Prince Turkey
28:50drives his gold-plated Lamborghini
28:52through the streets of London,
28:54he's not just showing off,
28:55he's carrying a piece
28:56of Saudi culture and identity.
28:58The logistics of maintaining
28:59such an enormous car collection
29:01are staggering,
29:01with over 1,000 vehicles
29:03spread across multiple family members
29:05and various locations
29:06around the world,
29:07the House of Saud
29:08essentially operates
29:09their own automotive ecosystem.
29:11This includes mechanics,
29:12security personnel,
29:13insurance specialists,
29:15and logistics coordinators,
29:16all dedicated to keeping
29:18this incredible fleet operational.
29:19The security considerations
29:21for these vehicles
29:22are equally complex.
29:23When you own cars
29:24worth millions of dollars each,
29:25security isn't just
29:26about preventing theft,
29:28it's about protecting assets
29:29that are often one-of-a-kind
29:30or extremely rare.
29:32Many of these vehicles
29:33likely have tracking systems,
29:34armored variants
29:35for high-risk situations,
29:37and specialized transport methods
29:39for moving them
29:39between countries.
29:41The insurance costs alone
29:42must be astronomical,
29:44insuring a $4.5 million
29:45Lamborghini Veneno
29:47that's one of only.
29:4814 ever made
29:49requires specialized coverage
29:51that most insurance companies
29:52can't even provide.
29:53The premiums
29:54on the entire
29:55Saudi royal car collection
29:56likely exceed the purchase price
29:58of entire car dealerships.
30:00One of the most remarkable
30:01aspects of this collection
30:02is how it's used.
30:03Prince Turkey's gold-plated fleet
30:05has been spotted in London,
30:06turning streets
30:07into impromptu car shows.
30:09When Saudi royals
30:10travel abroad,
30:11they often ship
30:11their favorite vehicles
30:12ahead of them,
30:13ensuring that they can
30:14maintain their luxury lifestyle
30:15regardless of location.
30:17But perhaps the most
30:18extraordinary aspect
30:19of this entire collection
30:20is what it represents
30:21about wealth and power
30:23in the modern world.
30:24The family's wealth,
30:25derived from Saudi Arabia's
30:27oil reserves
30:27and investments
30:28like the public investment fund
30:30$620 billion in assets
30:32enables such
30:33extravagant purchases.
30:35When your family
30:35controls assets
30:36worth $1.4 trillion,
30:38spending $22 million
30:39on cars represents
30:40less than 0.002%
30:43of your total wealth.
30:44The comparison
30:45puts things in perspective.
30:47If an average American family
30:48with a net worth
30:49of $100,000
30:50spent the same percentage
30:51of their wealth on cars,
30:53they would spend $2.
30:54The scale of wealth
30:55involved here is so vast
30:57that it becomes almost impossible
30:58for most people to comprehend.
31:00The total value
31:01of the House of Saud's
31:02transportation assets
31:03easily exceeds $3 billion,
31:05making it larger
31:06than the GDP of many countries.
31:08But more than the money,
31:10more than the technology,
31:11more than the luxury,
31:12these assets represent
31:13something profound
31:14about power in the modern world.
31:16They demonstrate
31:16that when you control resources
31:18on a national scale,
31:19when your family's wealth
31:21is measured in trillions,
31:22the very concept
31:23of transportation
31:24transforms from mere movement
31:25into an expression
31:26of sovereignty itself.
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