Bespoke has been granted these exclusive images by Airbus which show how the livery of plane complements the Saudi prince’s existing yacht, helicopter and various other big-boy toys.
The interior has not yet been revealed but with 551 square metres of space across two decks, there is more than adequate room for a couple of tennis courts. Fitting out the double-deck A380's interior will probably cost "several hundred million,'' according to our inside sources.
The ordinary passenger edition sells for 319 million USD but the price of the special-edition aircraft can vary according to specification. "It would depend very much on what sort of cabin interior the purchaser wanted," our Airbus contact revealed, "On our VIP jets we offer the option to include whatever they want."
Prince Alwaleed will finally get his hands on this spectacular purchase in 2010.
