Cristiano Ronaldo wasted no time in making sure he and his family were royally welcomed to their new homeland. Post online can reveal.
The striker, whose move to Saudi Arabia last week made him a super-millionaire, lives in accommodations fit for a king that gives him the best view of the capital in the most luxurious surroundings.
The former Manchester United star, who signed for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on a package worth over £400m, is staying in the Kingdom Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the country.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his family are staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Portuguese icon has joined Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr in a deal worth £175m a year
He was housed in one of the best suites Riyadh has to offer in one of 17 rooms occupied by his entourage including family, friends and security guards.
The self-proclaimed “GOAT” hardly needs to lift a finger as all of his needs are catered to within the hotel’s palatial suite, where the finest room sizes span over 3000 feet.
Was booked into the Giant Suite for a month and the Kingdom Suite, one of the best in the 99 story building, spans two floors.
The cost of the hotel suite is not even listed on the hotel website and must be booked privately, just like the adjacent “royal suite”. But the smaller ‘Presidential Suite’ can be booked online and costs £3,300 per night for one night.
The hotel bill for Ronaldo and his entourage is estimated to exceed £250,000 when he leaves and finds permanent accommodation for his partner Georgina Rodríguez and their five children.
Ronaldo was filmed by Post online leaving the Four Seasons hotel on Sunday evening (pictured)
The 37-year-old star stays in the hotel’s lavish “Kingdom Suite,” which spans two floors
Until then, they will be able to enjoy the most spectacular views of the city and savor the best cuisine in their five-star temporary residence.
The hotel says of its Kingdom Suite: “Entertain your guests with a breathtaking view of Riyadh. Our new two-story suite spans the hotel’s 48th to 50th floors, featuring an impressive living room, private office, dining room, and media room.
His ‘royal suite’ offers less space, but at 2,595 feet it would still be larger than most apartments in Britain, where Ronaldo has lived twice during his spells at Manchester United.
The hotel says the suite offers panoramic views of Riyadh “and its surroundings bring a unique sense of exclusivity to this versatile suite, which includes an elegant dining room, pantry, sitting room and executive office.”
At dinner, the Portuguese star will be able to enjoy “the best of dishes from China, Japan, India and the Middle East, with the freshest ingredients cooked to order”.
As an athlete, the 37-year-old has to watch how much he eats and keep an eye out for fat and calories.
The chefs offer an exclusive in-room dining service for Ronaldo and his family at the hotel
But if he wants to indulge, a full fry-up for breakfast or the hotel’s signature dishes including sea bass, beef schnitzel and many of the best lamb and chicken dishes from top chefs for dinner are available to the footballer, who calls himself ‘unique’ .
Due to his celebrity status, the chefs offer an exclusive in-room dining service for Ronaldo and his family.
Staff were told not to ask for selfies with the star, but he greeted guests and their children and was seen thanking hotel workers as he walked in and out.
Even the best restaurants in the Saudi capital have attracted Ronaldo, who visited the Miyazo Japanese restaurant on Saturday evening which offers “contemporary cuisine driven by passion, for an opulent world and a creative lifestyle”.
He was seen wearing a gold and black patterned zip-up jacket and a giant crucifix and posed for selfies at the request of diners as his security guards looked on.
Ronaldo’s hotel bill estimated to top £250,000 when he finally leaves
Ronaldo also dined on Lebanese cuisine with a Saudi prince and the country’s top sports officials at the upscale Diriyah.
Georgina, who has 44 million Instagram followers, versus Ronaldo, who has 530 million, also found the hotel very much to their liking as it offers luxury shopping on its doorstep and is located in a mall that houses favorite brands like Louis Vuitton and the cheapest Zara she’s been spotted in.
There are also tennis courts, massage treatments, and a spa with a sauna and steam room.
If Ronaldo wants to ignite romance with Georgina, the hotel can offer him an exclusive dinner on the Sky Bridge at the top of the Kingdom Tower, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Riyadh.
His hotel has promised to close the entire bridge to the public and set up a
table in the center of the deck. On its website, the Four Seasons states: “The most breathtaking view of Riyadh awaits you during a private dinner for two at the Sky Bridge.
“Across the top of the Kingdom Centre, home to the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, the 300m high bridge offers an unrivaled panorama of the glittering city below.
“At a candlelit table set on the center deck, you will feast on a three-course gourmet dinner prepared for you by our Four Seasons culinary team.
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‘A professional photographer will capture every romantic moment. . . from sunset to sunrise, the stars will never leave your eyes.
While Ronaldo and his family stay at their hotel, a search ensues to find them quality permanent refuge.
Ronaldo and his family are likely to live in one of the prestigious areas of the city, such as Al Muhammadiyah, known for its luxury restaurants, or Al Nakheel, popular with families due to its international schools.
Both areas are close to the 28,000 seat Al Nassr Stadium in Msool Park, formerly known as King Saud University Stadium, and feature a large number of high-end gated complexes built for Western residents.
Many have their own swimming pools, nursery schools, shops, clinics, gyms and restaurants, meaning residents hardly ever need to leave.
The resorts allow expats to indulge in weekend get-togethers with other Westerners behind closed doors, even though alcohol is banned as it is throughout Saudi Arabia.
He will stay at the Four Seasons hotel until he finds long term accommodation in Saudi Arabia.
Property rental websites in Saudi Arabia do not list any high-end rental complexes, as they tend to be rented under private agreements with expatriate employers.
But properties currently up for sale in Riyadh include an eight-bedroom mansion priced at 55m Saudi riyals (£12.2m) that includes a lap pool and reception hall with waterfalls and three additional villas on its land.
The mansion which could join Ronaldo’s touted portfolio of eight other properties around the world is located in the Al Macqa district, just three miles from Msool Park, and includes accommodation for maids and chauffeurs.
He has plenty of time to help Georgina and her helpers find a suitable villa as he has been banned from playing competitive football until he has served a two match suspension for dropping his mobile from the hands of a schoolboy who he claimed Everton last April.
But he would have to face his great rival for the title of ‘CAPRA’, Argentine captain Lionel Messi, recently crowned World Cup winner.
An Al-Nassr source said he would likely play “around 30 minutes” in a friendly against Messi and PSG in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 19, three days before making his Saudi Pro League debut for his top home team. against the Ettifaq. , which are eighths.
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