SAEDNEWS: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has transformed his record‑breaking French estate into a lavish playground—complete with a private nightclub and a dedicated dance hall—underscoring the extravagance of Gulf royalty abroad.
According to Saed News, Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, acquired what is widely regarded as the world’s most expensive private residence in western Paris for $300 million (€275 million), as reported by ISNA. The sprawling château, once poised to host an anticipated high‑profile wedding for a Hollywood celebrity, has been reimagined with a bespoke nightclub, an opulent dance pavilion, and richly appointed salons that fuse Louis XIV–inspired gilt with contemporary luxury.
Inside, mirrored walls and custom lighting rigs set the stage for after‑hours entertainment, while adjacent chambers offer ballerina poles and velvet‑draped alcoves intended for private performances. Architectural purists note that the conversion—commissioned shortly after the prince’s purchase in late 2024—preserves the château’s 18th‑century façade, even as its interiors have been overhauled to serve as an extravagant venue for diplomatic soirées and personal retreats.
Observers contend that such acquisitions serve a dual purpose: diversifying investments and projecting soft power. By courting global attention through headline‑grabbing real estate, bin Salman reinforces Saudi Arabia’s cultural reach, even as critics question whether ostentation distracts from pressing domestic reforms. Meanwhile, whispers persist that the estate’s original buyer, American media magnate Kim Kardashian, had once intended it as the setting for her nuptials—an event never to materialize, yet emblematic of the palace’s flirtation with celebrity lore.
In the end, the ornate décor and high‑tech amenities of this French sanctuary reveal much about the intersection of wealth, influence, and image‑making in the modern Middle East.
