Luxury becomes the norm when it comes to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar. The parameters of wealth and net-worth dwindle in front of his estate, and then comes a lifestyle that may put several billionaires to shame. It is the epitome where wealth no longer remains measured by currency but merely by abundance.
Soaring past Silicon Valley tech tycoons or Wall Street conglomerate mavericks is the 45-year-old Emir of Qatar. His world is an elite blend of royalty, an uber luxurious lifestyle, and global sophistication. Sheikh Tamim not only resides in a multi-billion-dollar ‘home’, but is practically Arabian royalty.
Who is the Emir of Qatar?
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar since 2013 was born in 1980 in Doha. He is the fourth son of the then-Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. While he completed his primary education in Qatar, he attended the Sherborne School in the UK, and later graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1998 before being commissioned into the Qatari Armed Forces.
After his brother Sheikh Jassim renounced him claim in 2003, Sheikh Tamim was trained to take over. A decade later, at the age of 33, he became the youngest ruler in the Gulf. Here’s a look inside his lavish lifestyle.
Emir of Qatar’s present to the US
Earlier this year, the Emir gifted the US government a $300 million Boeing 747 private jet. Once belonging to the Qatar Amiri Flight, this ultra-luxurious jumbo jet, often called a “flying palace”, was designed like a home in the sky. It boasts several plush lounges, a sweeping curved staircase linking the two levels, a grand master suite, cozy guest bedrooms, and even a private office decked out in sleek Art Deco style. In a move fit for royalty, the jet was later gifted to the US government as a possible future Air Force One.
Home with 15 palaces worth $1 billion – But, it’s just one address
Sheikh Tamim’s main residence, the Doha Royal Palace, is the definition of luxury on earth. What he calls home is a colossal complex of 15 interlinked palaces spread across acres of land. The number of rooms run in hundreds, and so do the cars in the garage. As ceilings soar high, the Royal Palace is the very heart of luxe in Qatar.
It is more than just a residence but a complete ecosystem for royalty. From a place to hold business meetings to host diplomats, it is just one of the locations in the royal estate. Beyond borders is Tamim’s Oman residence – the White Palace. Built just recently, it is located on a plateau 2000 metres above sea level, beside a canyon in Jebel Akdhdar – the perfect winter home.
Sheikh Tamim also enjoys a $140 million mega-mansion in London with 17 bedrooms, 14 lounges, a private cinema, a juice bar, and an indoor pool. This, being just one of his London addresses, the Emir also owns two homes on the elite lanes of Cornwall Terrace. As per several reports, the Sheikh is also set to spend another $585 million on a Sardinian villa. The 68-bedroom space is incomplete without its fake volcano, which beats any luxury a billionaire could afford.
Sheikh’s floating palace
Sheikh Tamim also owns the out-of-this-world superyacht Al Lusail. Worth $500 million, it is nothing less than a floating palace which stretches 404 feet and a marker of summer in the Mediterranean. Not just in water, but in air, the Sheikh also has an affinity for Boeings. Several aircraft in his fleet cost over $400 million each, and interiors that may cost even more!
The jets are equipped with king-size bedrooms, multi-deck lounges, formal dining spaces, and interiors designed like a flying presidential palace. Up to 20 family members travel with him, his wives, children, and top advisors. The Amiri Fleet includes several Airbus A340s, A330s, and A320s.
