Flying Palace
Prince Al-Waleed signs on the dotted line to purchase his A380 at the Dubai air show
Inside the world's biggest private jet with 4-poster beds, Turkish bath... and a place to park the Rolls !
In a
space normally given to 600 passengers, the owner and his guests will enjoy
five-star treatment from the moment of arrival. After driving up to his plane,
he will have the car parked in the onboard garage.
A lift drops to the tarmac and a red carpet unfurls, with
downlights to 'give the impression of turning up at the Oscars', according to
Design Q's co-founder Gary Doy. The belly of the A380 has been turned into a
relaxation zone, including a Turkish bath lined with marble only two
millimetres thick to keep the weight down.
Next door is a wellbeing room, with the floor and walls turned
into a giant screen showing the ground down below. Guests can stand on a 'magic
carpet' and watch the journey, a scented breeze blowing into the room.
If work really is unavoidable, the boardroom is on hand with iTouch
screens and live share prices projected on to the tables. For conference calls,
a business partner on the ground can be virtually projected on to the table to
'join' a meeting.
AND NOW THE LATEST NEWS !
Al-Waleed Spends $176 Million to Outfit His A380
After dropping close to $320 million on his new Airbus A380 jet, Prince Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia is spending another $176 million on ultra-lavish modifications, including a $60 million gold leaf paintjob. An unnamed German company is customizing the interior of the plane to include:
A lounge to seat a traveling entourage of 25 trusted aides;
A marble-paneled dining room with seating for 14;
A bar with curtains to mimic tents of the Arabian Desert;
A fiber-optic mosaic that will depict a shifting desert scene;
A movie theatre with plush leather seats the color of sand dunes;
A series of bedrooms linked to stewardesses by intercom;
A gym with Nautilus equipment and running machines; and
A large silk bed designed to resemble a Bedouin tent that will be the centerpiece of the plane’s interior.
Reports speak of the decor as being Lawrence of Arabia meets Star Wars. Al-Waleed's A380 will be completed in two years, and in the meantime he will cruise in his Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet.
AND NOW THE LATEST NEWS !
Al-Waleed Spends $176 Million to Outfit His A380
After dropping close to $320 million on his new Airbus A380 jet, Prince Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia is spending another $176 million on ultra-lavish modifications, including a $60 million gold leaf paintjob. An unnamed German company is customizing the interior of the plane to include:
A lounge to seat a traveling entourage of 25 trusted aides;
A marble-paneled dining room with seating for 14;
A bar with curtains to mimic tents of the Arabian Desert;
A fiber-optic mosaic that will depict a shifting desert scene;
A movie theatre with plush leather seats the color of sand dunes;
A series of bedrooms linked to stewardesses by intercom;
A gym with Nautilus equipment and running machines; and
A large silk bed designed to resemble a Bedouin tent that will be the centerpiece of the plane’s interior.
Reports speak of the decor as being Lawrence of Arabia meets Star Wars. Al-Waleed's A380 will be completed in two years, and in the meantime he will cruise in his Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet.
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