A friend of Abramovich bought the most expensive penthouse

The buyer of the most expensive penthouse in the world sold on the eve of € 240 million., Was the Greek billionaire Constantine Alexander-Goulandris. 47-year-old businessman is a close friend and business partner of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. It also boasts an acquaintance with the leaders of oil states, including Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Alexander-Goulandris is an influential adviser to the Saudi royal family, the emirs of Qatar and Kuwait, as well as the rulers of the UAE. Among his friends - the heads of the major oil companies. Last week it became known that was sold in Monaco penthouse La Belle Epoque for € 240 million., Beating the very recent record set in August of the London penthouse. Earlier apartments in Monaco banker Edmond Safra belonged, where he died in 1999 under mysterious fire. The two-storey penthouse area of ​​1625 sq.m. There are three bedrooms, two-level library, several huge wardrobes with the room size, common room with pool table and video games, a cinema with special armchairs, sofa-like bed, jacuzzi and spa, a rooftop terrace with swimming pool and gardens of this tree five-meter height. In addition, there is a special armored panic room, where you can hide in case of attack. Updated on September 20, 2010: The same source, Luxist, said that information about Alexander-Goulandris was wrong. According to recent reports, the new owner of the penthouse was the ruling dynasty Al Maktoum of Dubai. Alexander-Goulandris, and in fact had a hand in the deal, but not as a buyer, as well as an advisor. He recommended investing more money outside of the UAE, which now is not the best financial climate. Real Estate in Monaco - an excellent option for investment. Yes, and just a good place to rest from sandstorms.