They say that the Royal Families in these Arab Kingdoms are rich beyond measure.
Lee Njiru together with Moi went to Brunei in the mid 1980s and his jaw dropped. Palace nzima imejaa vitu za gold. From Door knobs to toilet sinks to spoons and flower vases. Kila kitu ni ya gold or silver.
The Sultan of Brunei is known for his immense wealth and extravagant lifestyle. Here are some jaw-dropping facts about how he lives:
“The World’s Largest Residential Palace”
His home, Istana Nurul Iman, is the largest residential palace on the planet, spanning 2.1 million square feet. It includes:
• 1,788 rooms
• 257 bathrooms
• 5 swimming pools
• 44 marble staircases
• 564 chandeliers with a total of 51,000 light bulbs
And if that wasn’t enough, the entire structure is decorated in 22-karat gold.
The Sultan owns one of the most extravagant car collections in the world, with:
• 600 Rolls-Royces
• 450 Ferraris
• 380 Bentleys
Many of them are custom-built just for him.
“A Private Jet That’s Basically a Palace”
His custom Boeing 747 isn’t just any private jet. It features:
• Crystal chandeliers
• A private bedroom suite
• Solid gold washbasins
• Gold-plated furniture
This flying palace is the definition of luxury.
“A $27 Million Birthday Party”
For his 50th birthday, he flew in Michael Jackson for a private concert, paying him $17 million. He also invited 3,000 guests and played polo with King Charles.
The total cost of this one-night celebration? $27 million.
“A $20,000 Haircut”
His personal barber flies in from London on a private jet every time he needs a trim—costing him $20,000 per haircut.
“A Private Zoo With Performing Birds”
The Sultan even owns a private zoo that houses about 30 Bengal tigers.
In the 1980s, Brunei’s vast oil reserves made him the richest man in the world, before Bill Gates took the top spot. Today, his net worth is estimated to be around $30 billion.
When it comes to luxury, the Sultan of Brunei takes extravagance to a whole new level
