The Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, holds the title of the richest Sultan and monarch globally, boasting a staggering net worth of $20 billion. His opulence extends to owning around 7,000 luxury cars and multiple private jets. Born in Malaysia, Sultan Bolkiah is among the wealthiest individuals globally and the richest in Brunei.
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Brunei, known for its economic stability, benefits from its vast oil and natural gas reserves, providing tax-free living for its residents. The Sultan’s extravagant spending habits are well-documented, with his car collection alone valued at over $5 billion, including Rolls Royces, Ferraris, Koenigseggs, and Jaguars, among others. His passion for cars is exemplified by his ownership of approximately 600 Rolls Royce cars, more than 300 Ferraris, and about 134 Koenigseggs, to name a few.
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In addition to his car collection, the Sultan owns luxurious private jets, including Boeing 747-400 and Airbus 340-200, with interiors plated in gold. His lavish lifestyle extends to other aspects, such as reportedly spending $21,000 on a single haircut. Despite being proclaimed the world’s richest man in the 1980s, the Sultan of Brunei now lives in a palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital, boasting an astounding 1,788 rooms where he resides with his family.
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