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.

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Labeled the world’s most expensive business jet at $49.3 million, the Global Express XRS is an improved version of Bombardier’s original model. The original model is capable of flying intercontinental ranges without refueling (i.e. NY to Tokyo) or between any two points in the world with only one stop. The XRS has an improved range and a higher cruise speed of Mach 0.85. On the new model, the cabin layout and lighting have also been improved. Although the interior of the XRS can be customized to almost any specification, the standard layout is designed to handle 8 guests and 4 crew.

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