The Abdulaziz yacht was built in Denmark by Helsingor Vaerft in 1984. She was ordered by King Fahd. Who named her after his son Prince Abdul Aziz. For many years Prince Abdulaziz was the world’s largest yacht.

In 2007 she was refitted with a new interior installed. See some rare interior photos of the yacht Abdulaziz hereunder.

The yacht’s home port is Jedday. And she is often in Spain. She used to visit the Cannes area frequently. As the Royal Family owns a summer palace near Cannes. She sometimes visits Ibiza.

What are the Yacht’s Technical Details?

Prince Abdulaziz is powered by two 12-cylinder Pielstick engines. Which bring her a top speed of 22 knots. Her cruise speed is 18 knots. She is said to accommodate 64 guests and a crew of 65.

Helsingor Vaerft also built Saddam Hussain’s yacht Basrah Breeze.

What are his Investments?

He is an investor in the Middle East Broadcasting Company MBC. It is co-owned with his uncle Waleed bin Ibrahim al Ibrahim. And he was linked to the now defunct Saudi Oger Construction company. 

The Prince owns many real estate investments. Worth more than US$ 4 billion.