The opulent lifestyle of the Abu Dhabi royal family, known as the House of Nahyan, is truly remarkable. Their extravagant possessions surpass imagination – from their enormous superyacht where they can even practice golf, to their palace that is triple the size of the Pentagon, and a fleet of private jets that rivals those of an entire airline. With a collective worth greater than that of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates combined, the Abu Dhabi royal family’s luxury is unparalleled.
The riches of the House of Nahyan stem from their dominion over Abu Dhabi, a small yet oil-rich emirate in the Middle East that serves as the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Al Nahyan family is the proud owner of six percent of the world’s oil reserves and ventures into various investments, including sporting teams and Rihanna’s lingerie line. Their lavish lifestyle has been extensively documented by Luxury Launches, a website dedicated to extravagance and opulence.
Among the family’s vast property empire, the crown jewel is Qaṣr Al-Waṭan, the presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, situated in Abu Dhabi. This grandiose palace, valued at $475 million, spans over 380,000 square meters and boasts an awe-inspiring facade made of white granite and limestone. Inside, one can find a majestic 37-meter-wide dome and a dazzling chandelier composed of a staggering 350,000 crystal pieces. Completed in 2017, the palace was opened to the public in 2019, with its eastern wing housing a “House of Knowledge” displaying cultural, religious, and political artifacts, and the western wing serving as a venue for official meetings. Additionally, the Abu Dhabi royal family possesses several other palaces worldwide, including the Chateau de Baillon located north of Paris.
The Al Nahyan family’s impressive property portfolio extends beyond palaces. Former Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away last year, earned the nickname “landlord of London” due to his properties in some of the most affluent neighborhoods in England. In fact, it is estimated that by 2015, the Al Nahyan property empire in London was second only to the UK’s royal family, with a collection of houses valued at nearly A$10 billion.
Notably, the Abu Dhabi royal family also flaunts an astonishing collection of eight aircraft in their presidential fleet. This includes an Airbus A320-200 and three Boeing 787-9s. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan possesses his own personal collection, which includes a Boeing 747 worth $478 million and a Boeing 787 valued at $176 million. The latter is spacious enough to accommodate the entire royal family. While details of these private planes remain undisclosed, it is often the case that such aircraft offer extensive luxuries such as multiple cabins, meeting rooms, entertainment areas, lavish bathrooms, and spas.
In the realm of superyachts, the Abu Dhabi royal family surpasses even the likes of Jeff Bezos, with three of the top 10 largest yachts in the world. One of these remarkable vessels, Azzam, holds the title of the world’s largest superyacht. Commissioned for Sheikh Khalifa, this 590-foot (180m) yacht can accommodate over 100 people and includes extraordinary features like a golf training room, exquisite mother of pearl inlay, and a specially designed chandelier that remains steady even in motion. It took four years and a team of 4,000 individuals to construct this mammoth yacht, which has a top speed comparable to that of a navy frigate and consumes approximately 13 tons of fuel per hour. Another stunning vessel owned by the Abu Dhabi royal family is Blue, the fourth largest yacht globally, measuring 525 feet (160m) and valued at $597 million. Additionally, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan possesses the A+ yacht worth A$660 million, which has been lent to Leonardo DiCaprio. Rumored to feature a dance floor, beach club, gym, wellness center, spa, jacuzzi, steam room, and beauty salon, the A+ yacht is the epitome of indulgence.
In addition to their extravagant yachts, the Abu Dhabi royal family can also boast an enviable car collection. Spread across four museums in the UAE and Morocco, their fleet is truly astounding. Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan alone possesses over 700 vehicles, including the world’s largest SUV – a remarkable 10-wheel, 24-tonne behemoth – and an imposing 6.4-meter tall Willis Jeep. Meanwhile, Sheikh Mansour has stakes in Ferrari and Daimler AG, in addition to a luxury car collection featuring five Bugatti Veyrons, a Ferrari 599XX, McLaren MC12, Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, and a Lamborghini Reventon.
Their extravagant pursuits are not limited to possessions; the Abu Dhabi royal family has also made significant ventures in the world of sports. Through their investment company, the Abu Dhabi United Group, owned by Sheikh Mansour, they acquired the English football team Manchester City for $255 million in September 2008. Furthermore, they hold an 81 percent majority stake in the City Football Group, which manages football clubs such as Manchester City, Mumbai City, Melbourne City, and New York City.
Not content with merely amassing wealth and properties, the Abu Dhabi royal family has contributed to the world of art and culture as well. They established the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula and the only Louvre outside of Paris. This remarkable institution aims to bridge the gap between Western and Eastern art, boasting an impressive collection that includes masterpieces like a sculpture of a Bactrian princess from 3000 BC, Paul Gaugin’s Breton Boys Wrestling, and Leonardo da Vinci’s La Belle Ferronnière.
The Abu Dhabi royal family, with their incomparable wealth and lifestyle, are truly a symbol of opulence and grandeur. Their extraordinary possessions, from superyachts to palaces and private jets, demonstrate their immaculate taste for luxury. Moreover, their contributions to various industries, including sports and arts, further highlight their immense influence and power on a global scale.
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