The Largest Residence of the Sultan of Brunei
June 28, 2026
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, owns the largest residence in the world, the Istana Nurul Iman palace, with nearly 1,800 rooms. The palace's garage has a capacity of 110 cars, and the Sultan possesses the largest private car collection globally, with around 7,000 vehicles. The value of this collection exceeds 4 billion euros and includes many rare brands like Rolls-Royce and Ferrari. The palace also features pools, a private mosque, and a zoo with exotic animals, including tigers. It is located near the capital and the country's international airport.