The Most Lavish Purchases Made By Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

It would probably be nice to have all the money in the world. Unfortunately, our bank balance is still the same when we wake up every morning. One person who doesn’t have that problem is the future King of Saudi Arabia, who has more than enough cash to buy pretty much whatever he wants.

Although he tries to show himself as a man of the people, that doesn’t mean he avoids flashing the cash when he has the chance. Some of the most lavish purchases made by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman might make your eyes water and probably set off the green-eyed monster. If only we could walk in his shoes, even if just for a day.

$500 million went on a 450-foot superyacht

It’s not unheard of for the rich and famous to buy boats, so it makes sense that one of the Saudi Prince’s most lavish purchases was a 450-foot superyacht. He put down an incredible $500 million on this vehicle, which was apparently once used by the likes of Bill Gates. Included on the yacht are 15 cabins with space to sleep two dozen guests, along with multiple swimming pools, a gym, and a movie theater. There’s even space to land two helicopters, should Prince Mohammed or any of his friends and family choose to arrive on the superyacht in style.

Prince Mohammed was willing to pay $450 million for a Leonardo da Vinci painting 

When people think of Leonardo da Vinci’s work, the Mona Lisa is the first painting that typically comes to mind. However, the man was responsible for quite a few notable works, including Salvator Mundi. This controversial piece apparently depicts Jesus Christ and is incredibly valuable, which is why it ended up auctioning for $450 million in 2017. Who was the person willing to spend so much on the artwork? The Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, of course. It’s believed that the painting now hangs on the man’s superyacht because it hasn’t been seen since the auction.

He spent $300 million on the Chateau Louis XIV property in France

You don’t have to be the future King of Saudi Arabia to afford to buy a home, even in today’s economic climate. However, if you want a property like the Chateau Louis XIV in Louveciennes, France, you’ll need to earn more than you do now. Apparently, Prince Mohammed purchased this place in 2015 for an astonishing $300 million, making it the world’s most expensive home at the time. What did he get with this property? Features apparently include a movie theater, smart home settings, and a moat with an underwater chamber. We guess he got his money’s worth?

He put $371 million towards a UK Premier League soccer team

You may be familiar with several soccer clubs from the UK, such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea. One you may or may not have heard of, though, is Newcastle United. This is the team that Prince Mohammed set his sights on. He purchased it through the Public Investment Fund, which he’s been in control of since 2015. Although the team might not be super well known outside of the UK, they are one of the most successful clubs in the country. They’ve also been in the Premier League almost every year over the last three decades. The Saudi Prince was apparently willing to spend £305 million (approximately $371 million) for majority ownership of the team in 2021.

A $411 investment means Prince Mohammed now owns most of SNK

It seems that Prince Mohammed is a fan of gaming, so much so that he’s willing to spend a lot to buy certain companies. Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) is a subsidiary of his own foundation and recently invested 522 billion KRW in Japanese developer SNK. In US money, that’s around $411 million, marking another of the Saudi Prince’s most lavish purchases. EGDC now owns 96.18% of SNK, and it’s not the first investment the company has made. Prince Mohammed has reportedly spent the last few years investing in notable companies like Blizzard, Activision, and Electronic Arts to help diversify the economy. However, a lot of gamers aren’t too happy with his input.

He owns Saudi Aramco, which is worth $2 trillion

Oil is big in Saudi Arabia, with the country reportedly possessing nearly a fifth of the world’s petroleum reserves. With Saudi Aramco being the oil giant in the state, whoever owns this company must be pretty rich. $2 trillion rich, apparently. Is it any surprise at this point that this is yet another thing that the Saudi Crown Prince possesses? With this generating so much money, it’s maybe no wonder that the man is able to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on all these other purchases. The company is a constant source of income that we doubt will run dry anytime soon.

Money is something that evidently isn’t an issue for Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He probably doesn’t even look at the price tag when he wants to buy something because he knows he has enough to cover the cost.