Sultan of Brunei: From Spending $20,000 For Haircut To Owning 500 Rolls-Royces, And 1,788 Room Gold Palace

Sultan of Brunei: Some people are fortunate enough to be born into wealth, so much so that their net worth is mind-boggling. Well, who doesn't want to be rich?

While some are blessed with luck, others are blessed with fortune. We are talking about the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah who is a multi-billion dollar man, and his extravagant, lavish lifestyle will make you believe that some people are born to rule and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle most magnificently.

Sultan of Brunei

Even though monarchy has ended in many countries across the globe, there are still many nations where the king is in power. Such is the story of Brunei, which is an Asian country and is ruled by a Sultan, named Hassanal Bolkiah. Let us know more about Bolkiah's luxurious lifestyle through this post.

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Sultan of Brunei: Who Is He? Education And Net Worth

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah was born on July 15, 1946, and he is the son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien had 10 children, six daughters, and four sons, with several wives, but chose Bolkiah to succeed him from an early age.

For starters, Bolkiah owns 7,000 cars, aside from his Rolls-Royce, 450 Ferraris and 380 Bentleys. Also, he flies his barber in from Dorchester Hotel in London and lives in the world's largest palace.

He is the world's longest-reigning current monarch and the longest-serving current head of state. His extended name is Hassanal Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III and he is the 29th and current Yang di-Pertuan (Sultan) of Brunei. Further, he is also the Prime Minister of this country, which achieved independence from British rule in 1984.
He is an educated man and has a degree from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. He is also the longest-reigning monarch after Queen Elizabeth II and celebrated the golden jubilee (50 years) of his reign in 2017.

As of 2023, Hassanal Bolkiah is said to have a net worth of $30 billion.

Sultan of Brunei: How Much Does He Spend On A Haircut?
A common man gets a haircut only once or twice a month and for this, they may spend 1000-2000 INR, but the amount of money that Bolkiah spends will surpass your imagination.
Any guesses? This sultan spends 20,000 dollars i.e. approximately Rs 16 lakh for a haircut and his barber comes from London.

Ken is the owner of the Barber Shop at the Dorchester Hotel in Modesto Mayfair. After traveling long distances, Ken travels to Brunei to cut Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's hair. In their journey, it is ensured that comfort and luxury are not compromised. During this journey, the entire expenses of their food and accommodation are borne by the Sultan.

He is so rich that his name is also included in the Guinness Book of World Records for his luxurious life.
Ken charges just £30 for a haircut in London. According to the information, Modesto has been cutting Sultan's hair for 16 years. Sometimes every three or four weeks they offer their services to the Sultan.

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Sultan of Brunei: Where Does He Live?
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah lives in Istana Nurul Iman Palace and is the epitome of extravagance and luxury.

This palace has five swimming pools, 257 bathrooms, and more than 1700 rooms. Apart from 110 garages for his insane car collection, there are 200 AC horse sheds/ stables to sure his steeds are well looked after.

The dome of this Palace is made of 22-carat gold, which is worth about Rs 2,550 crore. Covering an area of ​​2 million square feet, it is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest palace in the world.

Sultan of Brunei Jet

Sultan of Brunei: Lavish Private Gold-Plated Jet
If you are rich, you may have gold cars with an umbrella platform, but this Sultan owns a private jet which is jaw-dropping because it is gold-plated!

According to reports, the Sultan has invested around Rs 3,000 crore ($400 million) in a Boeing 747-400 aircraft for his use. Interestingly, it has unique features like a gold wash basin worth an additional $120 million. Also, A Born Rich report claimed the sultan has Boeing 767-200 and Airbus A340-200 jets (which he gifted his daughter for her birthday) as well.

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Sultan's Collection Of Luxury Cars
The Sultan of Brunei has a unique and one of the largest collections of the most expensive and rare vehicles in the world. He also has a gold-coated Rolls-Royce, which is a custom-made luxury car and is coated in gold metal from grills to its tyres.

According to reports, the 29th Sultan of Brunei is said to have around 7,000 vehicles. Hassanal Bolkiah's collection of automobiles includes 300 Ferraris and 500 Rolls-Royces.