A look into the luxurious life of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah

Light Yellow Arrow Aug 19, 2023 Shamayita Dey

With a whopping net worth of $30 billion as per India Times, the sultan has been listed as one of the richest people in the world. He is both the longest-serving head of state currently in office and the monarch with the longest reign in history after Queen Elizabeth II.

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This palace’s dome is embellished with 22-carat gold. More than Rs 2550 crores are estimated to be the worth of Hassanal Bolkiah’s Istana Nurul Iman Palace as per GQ report

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The Daily Mail claims that the Sultan invested close to Rs 3,000 crore ($400 million) in a Boeing 747 for his own use

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The 29th Sultan of Brunei is said to have a fleet of almost 7,000 vehicles with a combined estimated value of over $5 billion, according to the same report. 300 Ferraris and 500 Rolls Royces are among Hassanal Bolkiah’s collection of automobiles.

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According to GQ report, Hassanal Bolkiah’s visitors can find pleasure in the Sultan’s private zoo, which houses roughly 30 Bengal tigers.

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Even as he got older, Bolkiah didn’t lose his love for extravagance. Hassanal Bolkiah reportedly still often spends $20,000 on a single haircut, according to a Times story.

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A look into the luxurious life of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah

With a whopping net worth of $30 billion as per India Times, the sultan has been listed as one of the richest people in the world. He is both the longest-serving head of state currently in office and the monarch with the longest reign in history after Queen Elizabeth II.

This palace’s dome is embellished with 22-carat gold. More than Rs 2550 crores are estimated to be the worth of Hassanal Bolkiah’s Istana Nurul Iman Palace as per GQ report

A mansion made out of gold

The Daily Mail claims that the Sultan invested close to Rs 3,000 crore ($400 million) in a Boeing 747 for his own use

A private jet designed with solid gold and crystals

The 29th Sultan of Brunei is said to have a fleet of almost 7,000 vehicles with a combined estimated value of over $5 billion, according to the same report. 300 Ferraris and 500 Rolls Royces are among Hassanal Bolkiah’s collection of automobiles.

A range of opulent four-wheelers

According to GQ report, Hassanal Bolkiah’s visitors can find pleasure in the Sultan’s private zoo, which houses roughly 30 Bengal tigers.

A private zoo

Even as he got older, Bolkiah didn’t lose his love for extravagance. Hassanal Bolkiah reportedly still often spends $20,000 on a single haircut, according to a Times story.

Other lavish expenses