Saudi Royal Family
Estimated net worth: 1.7 trillion The family that rules Saudi Arabia, otherwise known as The House of Saud, have been ruling their kingdom for over 200 years. With a land rich in oil and natural resources, the family was already set up to be quite a bit wealthier than any other kingdom. But, what sets them apart is their business and investments.
The royal family is substantially larger than European royals such as the British or the Dutch. King Salman, for example, has no less than 13 children and other members of his family have a similar number of kids. Exponential growth is the key to those numbers.
Dubai Royal Family
Estimated net worth: $19 billion Dubai’s Royal family, otherwise known as the House of Maktoum, has ruled Dubai for just under 200 years. With 12 members of the family bringing in money, the family’s wealth is consistently rising.
Currently, it has stayed static at $19 billion, but it has a strong likelihood of increasing. The richest family member is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the Arab Emirates.
With his money, he is known for donating it to different charities. In his studies, he created a vision for a better society which is a goal he still is actively working towards.
His most publicized palace is called the Promotion Palace, which is his third-largest. The tenant of this palace are the prince and his two wives. The palace's grounds include a mosque, 3 swimming pools, gold-plated faucets, 4 kitchens for different types of food plus a fifth kitchen for desserts, and chefs who can accommodate the needs of up to 2,000 people within an hour.
The flooring on the bottom level is completely transparent, so passengers can look down at the views below. The Saudi Arabian king owns a lavish yacht which includes a gym, pool, cinema, spa, and more - sounds like more of a cruise ship than a yacht!