yacht prince arabie saoudite

Saudi crown prince MBS’s $400 million megayacht has a dedicated snow room for the royal to beat Riyadh’s blistering heat. The mammoth 439 feet long vessel has a saltwater swimming pool, a climbing wall, a submarine, two helipads, and a $450 million Da Vinci painting.

You may also like

This plush 355 feet long megayacht concept is a floating palace for a billionaire to throw the most memorable parties – The eco-friendly vessel has a 66-ft long infinity pool, a private beach, a grand hall for concerts, and even a garden with trees and grass to relax

Lurssen, the largest luxury shipbuilder is building a humungous engineering centre in Croatia

As the world prepares to coin its first trillionaire the $2 billion Migaloo M5 super submarine superyacht surfaces into the limelight. Longer than Jeff Bezos’ Koru it can stay underwater for 4 weeks, it has a swimming pool, cinema, helipad and its own hot air balloon.

Thinking he was outbidding the Qatar royal family, Saudi prince MBS unknowingly got into a bidding war with an ally and ended up paying an eye watering $450 million for Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi painting

The $225 million superyacht of Dallas Cowboys’ controversial owner Jerry Jones is as luxurious as it is stylish – The 357ft stunner has Swarovski studded furniture, two helipads and even a Teppanyaki bar.

While his father, the king of Saudi Arabia, wears an unassuming $6,000 Chopard watch, Mohammed bin Salman, the 38-year-old crown prince, flaunts a $40,000 limited edition Audemars Piguet

Here is how the crew of a $360 million superyacht stow away the water toys after a billionaire has had his fun in the sea

Longer than two football fields, this mammoth gigayacht concept has been conceptualized for a philanthropic billionaire who wants to serve humanity without compromising on luxury amenities.

Inspired by Star Trek’s USS Enterprise, this 275 feet long superyacht concept boasts an eye-catching hull, helipad, and three jacuzzis. With a range of 5,750 miles, it will boldly take a billionaire where no one has gone before.

• Mon compte Mon profil Déconnexion

Challenges Patrimoine Arts et enchères

Le tableau le plus cher au monde vogue-t-il sur le yacht du prince saoudien MBS ?

Par Challenges.fr le 11.06.2019 à 09h49 Lecture 2 min.

D'après un spécialiste du marché de l'art, le "Salvator Mundi" de Léonard de Vinci, alias le tableau le plus cher du monde, voguerait sur le yacht du prince héritier d'Arabie saoudite Mohammed ben Salmane.

Le "Salvator Mundi" de Léonard de Vinci, alias le tableau le plus cher du monde, voguerait sur le yacht du prince héritier d'Arabie saoudite Mohammed ben Salmane.

Le tableau le plus cher au monde voguerait-il sur le yacht du prince héritier d'Arabie saoudite Mohammed ben Salmane? Un spécialiste du marché de l'art croit avoir localisé le "Salvator Mundi" de Léonard de Vinci, porté disparu depuis son achat pour une somme vertigineuse il y a un an et demi.

Une oeuvre achetée 450 millions de dollars

L'oeuvre attribuée au maître de la Renaissance a été acquise pour 450 millions de dollars lors d'une vente aux enchères organisée en novembre 2017 par la maison Christie's, pulvérisant tous les records du marché de l'art.

Depuis, le tableau de 65 cm sur 45, où le Christ émerge des ténèbres, bénissant d'une main le monde tout en tenant un globe transparent dans l'autre, n'a jamais été montré en public, suscitant des interrogations sur son acheteur, sa localisation et même son authenticité.

Certains spécialistes ont jugé qu'il pourrait avoir été réalisé par des disciples de Léonard de Vinci et non par le maître lui-même. Officiellement, il a été acquis pour compléter la collection du Louvre Abu Dhabi. Selon le Wall Street Journal, l'acheteur serait en fait le prince saoudien Badr ben Abdallah, agissant au nom du puissant prince héritier d'Arabie saoudite Mohammed ben Salmane, surnommé MBS, lequel n'a jamais confirmé ni démenti.

Un marchand d'art conforte l'hypothèse

Kenny Schachter, un collectionneur et marchand d'art basé à Londres, conforte lundi cette hypothèse sur le site Artnet.com, consacré au marché de l'art. "Apparemment, l'oeuvre a été embarquée au milieu de la nuit dans l'avion de MBS et installée sur son yacht, le Serene", écrit-il, en citant plusieurs sources, dont deux impliquées dans la transaction. "La peinture avait été retrouvée en lambeaux --divisée en cinq pièces, elle a dû être rattachée pendant sa restauration (...). Quel mal pourrait bien lui faire une éclaboussure d'eau salée?", ironise-t-il dans sa tribune.

Pour le spécialiste, le tableau restera en mer en attendant que l'Arabie saoudite parvienne à transformer la région d'Al-Ula en site culturel attirant les touristes internationaux. En début d'année, des musiciens internationaux s'y sont déjà produits, dans un auditorium en verre érigé au milieu des ruines préislamiques de cette zone désertique du nord-ouest saoudien.

Arabie Saoudite

• Bourse Le 22/03 à 18H05
• CAC 40 8151,92 -0,34%
• Rechercher une valeur

• A la table du chef : Christophe Pelé du restaurant Le Clarence
• Mathilde Nivet, la « paper artist » que les marques de luxe adorent
• Focus griffe : Loro Piana, dolce cachemire
• Alain Ducasse, toqué d’architecture
• Vendre à un promoteur
• StarOfService
• Meilleure mutuelle
• The Body Optimist
• Meilleurs placements
• Carrelage extérieur
• Mutuelle Senior
• Assurance jeune conducteur
• Estimez votre bien immobilier
• Carterie professionnelle
• Île-de-France
• Hauts-de-France
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
• Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Accepter et continuer

Centre de préférence de vos alertes infos

Vos préférences ont bien été enregistrées.

Si vous souhaitez modifier vos centres d'intérêt, vous pouvez à tout moment cliquer sur le lien Notifications, présent en pied de toutes les pages du site.

Vous vous êtes inscrit pour recevoir l’actualité en direct, qu’est-ce qui vous intéresse?

Je souhaite recevoir uniquement les alertes infos parmi les thématiques suivantes :

Please use a modern browser to view this website. Some elements might not work as expected when using Internet Explorer.

• Landing Page
• Luxury Yacht Vacation Types
• Corporate Yacht Charter
• Tailor Made Vacations
• Luxury Exploration Vacations
• View All 3570
• Motor Yachts
• Sailing Yachts
• Classic Yachts
• Catamaran Yachts
• Filter By Destination
• More Filters
• Latest Reviews
• Charter Special Offers
• Destination Guides
• Inspiration & Features
• Mediterranean Charter Yachts
• France Charter Yachts
• Italy Charter Yachts
• Croatia Charter Yachts
• Greece Charter Yachts
• Turkey Charter Yachts
• Bahamas Charter Yachts
• Caribbean Charter Yachts
• Australia Charter Yachts
• Thailand Charter Yachts
• Dubai Charter Yachts
• Destination News
• New To Fleet
• Charter Fleet Updates
• Special Offers
• Industry News
• Yacht Shows
• Corporate Charter
• Finding a Yacht Broker
• Charter Preferences
• Questions & Answers
• Add my yacht

• Yacht Charter Fleet
• Events News

Superyachts in pole position for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023

• Share this on Facebook
• Share this on X
• Share via Email

By Nina Done   16 March 2023

The world-famous port city of Jeddah is gearing up to host the up-coming Formula 1 event over the weekend. With sunny and dry conditions forecast, the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix  looks set to be another rip-roaring event for lucky race-goers on a corporate yacht charter .

With superyachts already lining up in the new Jeddah Yacht Club and marina, charter guests will be greeted with the noise of turbocharged engines tomorrow as the cars commence their practice sessions ahead of the main race on Sunday. 

Heralding the second race of the season after Bahrain, the drivers and their teams are already in place at the Jeddah North Corniche Circuit, gearing up to compete on one of the most challenging tracks in the Formula 1 calendar.

The high-octane race promises another thrilling spectacle, with Max Verstappen already ahead in points – although, he has been reportedly struck down with a stomach bug, which may impact his lead. Aston Martin has also shaken things up this year with a competitive car set to rival the top three teams. 

Currently, the leader board stands with Red Bull leading first and second, followed by Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes, all vying for best of the rest. Although it's early days, with developments coming thick and fast, the event should prove nail-biting as each team tests their new designs and go all-out in this exhilarating night race set within the iconic  Red Sea  region.

Jeddah Marina & Yacht Club

The brand new marina, located near the ancient city of Jeddah, has been welcoming a veritable trove of luxury superyachts, who have all come to celebrate Saudi Arabia 's Grand Prix event.

One of the most exciting corners on the track, turn 13, can be viewed Monaco -style from the decks of your superyacht in the newly developed Jeddah Yacht Club and marina (JYC), which was built in record time in readiness for Saudi Arabia's F1 event in 2022.

Already shaping up to be a world-class destination with a range of spectacular amenities, including a 5,000m² club house, wellness center and beach club featuring an infinity pool, the Jeddah Yacht Club is the perfect spot to watch the race from the comfort of your own private yacht charter .

The marina can accommodate over 100 yachts up to 120m (393ft) in length, and serves as a convenient stop-off for yachts on their way to the celebrated destinations of the Indian Ocean and South East Asia .

The JYC marina has also been recognised by Saudi officials as a port authority, meaning all immigration and customs can be dealt with on-site, including for foreign-flagged vessels that wish to charter in the region.

Saudi Arabia yacht charters

After the event, be sure to visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mecca, which has become a sacred pilgrimage site for muslims around the world. Dating back to the 7th century, the ancient town of Jeddah offers visitors an enticing blend of rich history coupled with a cosmopolitan flair with its fine dining restaurants, shopping malls and premium facilities.

The Red Sea coastline is also renowned for watersports, such as windsurfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling and, of course, scuba diving, with some of the region's most well-known dive sites like Shipwreck Island and Sharm Obhur a stone's throw away.

To find out more about chartering in the region, check out our in-depth  Egypt and Red Sea yacht charter guide .

Check out our Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 event guide for more information about this year's race. If you’d like to learn more about booking an event charter , please contact a recommended yacht charter broker .

Image credits: visitsaudi.com

Video credits: Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina

Featured charter yachts attending the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023

108m Benetti 2019

86m Oceanco 2010 / 2018

71m Turquoise Yachts 2011 / 2020

56m Perini Navi 2011

72m Austal 2004 / 2017

69m Austal 2003 / 2014

RELATED AREA GUIDES

View destinations guides, photo galleries & itineraries for areas related to this news article

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• READ MORE ABOUT:
• Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
• Jeddah City
• Superyachts
• 2023 yacht charters

RELATED STORIES

Previous Post

Newly refitted yacht JAGUAR gears up for a busy Med season

Launch of first Benetti B.Now 50M Oasis Deck superyacht

EDITOR'S PICK

Latest News

22 March 2024

21 March 2024

20 March 2024

• See All News

Yacht Reviews

• See All Reviews

Charter Yacht of the week

Join our newsletter

Useful yacht charter news, latest yachts and expert advice, sent out every fortnight.

Please enter a valid e-mail

Thanks for subscribing

Featured Luxury Yachts for Charter

This is a small selection of the global luxury yacht charter fleet, with 3570 motor yachts, sail yachts, explorer yachts and catamarans to choose from including superyachts and megayachts, the world is your oyster. Why search for your ideal yacht charter vacation anywhere else?

136m | Lurssen

from $4,345,000 p/week ♦︎

115m | Lurssen

from $2,825,000 p/week ♦︎

85m | Golden Yachts

from $972,000 p/week ♦︎

88m | Golden Yachts

from $1,195,000 p/week ♦︎

84m | Feadship

from $1,086,000 p/week ♦︎

93m | Feadship

from $1,521,000 p/week ♦︎

Maltese Falcon

88m | Perini Navi

from $490,000 p/week

122m | Lurssen

from $3,000,000 p/week

As Featured In

The YachtCharterFleet Difference

YachtCharterFleet makes it easy to find the yacht charter vacation that is right for you. We combine thousands of yacht listings with local destination information, sample itineraries and experiences to deliver the world's most comprehensive yacht charter website.

San Francisco

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Follow us on Instagram
• Find us on LinkedIn
• Add My Yacht
• Affiliates & Partners

Popular Destinations & Events

• St Tropez Yacht Charter
• Monaco Yacht Charter
• St Barts Yacht Charter
• Greece Yacht Charter
• Mykonos Yacht Charter
• Caribbean Yacht Charter

Featured Charter Yachts

• Maltese Falcon Yacht Charter
• Wheels Yacht Charter
• Victorious Yacht Charter
• Andrea Yacht Charter
• Titania Yacht Charter
• Ahpo Yacht Charter

Receive our latest offers, trends and stories direct to your inbox.

Please enter a valid e-mail.

Thanks for subscribing.

Search for Yachts, Destinations, Events, News... everything related to Luxury Yachts for Charter.

Yachts in your shortlist

UK Edition Change

• UK Politics
• News Videos
• Paris 2024 Olympics
• Rugby Union
• Sport Videos
• John Rentoul
• Mary Dejevsky
• Andrew Grice
• Sean O’Grady
• Photography
• Theatre & Dance
• Culture Videos
• Food & Drink
• Health & Families
• Royal Family
• Electric Vehicles
• Lifestyle Videos
• UK Hotel Reviews
• News & Advice
• Simon Calder
• Australia & New Zealand
• South America
• C. America & Caribbean
• Middle East
• Politics Explained
• News Analysis
• Today’s Edition
• Home & Garden
• Fashion & Beauty
• Travel & Outdoors
• Sports & Fitness
• Sustainable Living
• Climate Videos
• Behind The Headlines
• On The Ground
• Decomplicated
• You Ask The Questions
• Binge Watch
• Travel Smart
• Watch on your TV
• Crosswords & Puzzles
• Most Commented
• Newsletters
• Ask Me Anything
• Virtual Events
• Betting Sites
• Online Casinos
• Wine Offers

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in

Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman 'buys £452m yacht' but slashes public spending

The royal has helped to implement economic reforms including slashing the state budget at a time of low oil prices, article bookmarked.

Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails

Sign up to our free breaking news emails, thanks for signing up to the breaking news email.

A senior member of Saudi Arabia’s royal family bought a £452 million yacht before helping push through drastic austerity measures within the country.

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman picked out a Russian tycoon’s 440ft ship while holidaying in the south of France, according to the New York Times .

Prince Mohammed has frozen government contracts and it emerged this month that the country's capital spending was dropping by 71 per cent in 2016.

The article claims Prince Mohammed dispatched an aid to buy Yuri Shefler’s vessel after spotting it floating off the coast.

The deal - reported at €500 million, £452 million by today’s exchange rate - was done within hours, according to an associate of Mr Shefler and a Saudi close to the royal family.

The Russian apparently moved off the yacht the same day.

Part of the reform measures that Prince Mohammed is responsible for includes

cutting ministers pay by 20 per cent .

Joseph Kechichian , a senior fellow at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies in Riyadh, said: “I am persuaded as someone who focuses on this topic that the ruling family of Saudi Arabia above all else puts the interest of the family first and foremost.”

The Independent has contacted the House of Saud for comment.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

New to The Independent?

Or if you would prefer:

Want an ad-free experience?

Hi {{indy.fullName}}

• My Independent Premium
• Account details
• Help centre

Princess Cruises Santa Clarita