New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will meet the Sultan of Brunei — Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, marking 40 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The visit holds significance as Brunei is an important partner in India’s “Act East” policy and its vision of Indo-Pacific. The Sultan of Brunei, known for his lavish lifestyle, is also the second longest reigning monarch in the world, following the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II and has a fleet of 7,000 luxury cars.
Hassanal Bolkiah, who reportedly has a net worth of $30 billion, has an impressive collection of luxury cars which includes approximately 600 Rolls-Royce cars, a feat that has earned him an official Guinness World Record.
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The Sultan also owns 450 Ferraris and 380 Bentleys, according to The Sun. He also boasts a collection of Porsches, Lamborghinis, Maybachs, Jaguars, BMWs, and McLarens, according to automotive sources such as CarBuzz and The South China Morning Post.
Among the standout vehicles in his collection are:
- Bentley Dominator SUV: Valued at around $80 million.
- Porsche 911: Features a custom Horizon Blue paint and an X88 power package.
- 24-Carat Gold-Plated Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II: A unique and lavish vehicle.
Additionally, the Sultan owns a custom-designed Rolls-Royce with an open roof and an umbrella, adorned with gold detailing. For his daughter Princess Majededah’s wedding in 2007, he commissioned a gold-coated Rolls-Royce.
Beyond his impressive automotive collection, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah resides in the Istana Nurul Iman Palace, recognised by the Guinness World Records as the largest residential palace globally. The palace spans over two million square feet and is embellished with 22-carat gold. It features five swimming pools, 1,700 bedrooms, 257 bathrooms, and 110 garages. The Sultan also owns a private zoo, home to 30 Bengal tigers and various bird species, as well as a Boeing 747 aircraft.