Cristiano Ronaldo owns luxury mansion on Dubai’s exclusive ‘Billionaires’ Island’

Football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly added another gem to his extensive property collection by buying a mega-mansion on Dubai’s luxurious ‘Billionaires’ Island’.

The Al-Nassr superstar, who dominated 2023 as the world’s top scorer and has an annual salary of £175m with the Saudi club, is set to be honored at the upcoming Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, a city where he will now. a new residence.

According BloombergRonaldo’s new residence is located on Jumeirah Bay Island, commonly known as ‘Billionaire Island’, a secluded enclave that caters to the ultra-rich.

While specific details about the mansion remain unclear, it is rumored to come with a hefty price tag, estimated to be in the tens of millions of euros.

“Billionaire Island” earned its name due to the concentration of billionaires per square kilometer, surpassing other locations in the UAE.

The island, known for hosting affluent residents from Saudi Arabia, Israel, India and Russia, has luxury properties including a six-bedroom mansion for sale, private beach access, car showroom, spa, swimming pool with views down town. Dubai and on-site staff accommodation.

Developed by Palace Luxury Living, 10 mega mansions have been built on the island, with each property estimated to sell for a collective $545m (£430m).

The island, part of a gated community, offers fine dining, a yacht club, a beach resort and unparalleled views of the iconic Burj Khalifa.

Ronaldo’s acquisition is in line with a trend among Saudi Pro League stars, who often stay in large villas or luxury hotels.

Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, just a two-hour flight away, Ronaldo is expected to share his luxury retreat with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five children.

As the football maestro continues to garner accolades on the pitch, his investments off the pitch reflect a trend towards acquiring prime properties in the world’s most exclusive locations.