According to MailOnline, Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t wasted any time in making sure he and his family are treated like kings in their new country.
The superstar striker, who became a multimillionaire last week after moving to Saudi Arabia, is living in opulent quarters with a king-sized view of the city.
The former Manchester United player is staying at the Kingdom Tower, one of the largest structures in the nation, after signing a deal worth more than £400 million to join the relatively unknown Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
His entourage, which consists of his family, friends, and security detail, has taken up 17 rooms, including one of the greatest suites Riyadh has to offer.
The so-called “GOAT” barely has to move as the luxurious suite at the hotel, where the nicest rooms span more than 3000 square feet, takes care of all of his needs.
The Kingdom accommodation, one of the greatest in the 99-story skyscraper, spans two floors, and he has a month-long reservation in the enormous accommodation.
Like the adjacent “Royal Suite,” the hotel suite’s price is only available through private booking and is not even mentioned on the establishment’s website. However, the more affordable ‘Presidential Suite’ may be reserved online, with rates starting at an incredible £3300 per night.
Once Ronaldo leaves the hotel and finds his partner Georgina Rodríguez and their five children a permanent home, it is expected that he and his entourage will have spent more than £250,000.
They can feast on the best cuisine and take in the most breathtaking city views from their five-star temporary residence till then.
Its Kingdom Suite, according to the hotel, “entertains guests with unparalleled views of Riyadh.” The 48th and 50th floors of the hotel house our newest two-story suite, which features a lofty living area, a private office, a dining room, and a media room.
Even while the “Royal Suite” is smaller than most apartments in Britain—where Ronaldo twice resided during his Manchester United tenure—it is still larger than most residences at 2,595 feet.
The suite boasts an elegant dining area, pantry, living room, and executive study, among other things. The hotel adds that the apartment gives panoramic views over Riyadh and that its surroundings give it a special feeling of exclusivity.
“The best of dishes from China, Japan, India, and the Middle East, with the freshest ingredients to order” are available for the Portuguese star to eat.
The 37-year-old sportsman must watch his food intake and keep an eye on the amount of fat and calories because he is an athlete.
The football player, who calls himself “unique,” can choose to indulge in a full fry-up for breakfast or one of the hotel’s hallmark meals for dinner, which includes sea bass, beef cutlets, and many of the best lamb and poultry dishes prepared by renowned chefs.
Ronaldo and his family are receiving special in-room dinner service from chefs due of his famous status.
Although the actor has been polite to visitors and their kids and has been spotted complimenting hotel staff as he comes and exits, staff have been advised not to ask for photographs with the icon.
Ronaldo has also been drawn to the best dining in the Saudi capital; on Saturday night, he went to the Japanese restaurant Miyazo, which serves “contemporary cuisine driven by passion, for an opulent world and a creative lifestyle.”
He was photographed posing for photographs with guests at their request while his security guards watched, sporting a large crucifix and a zip-up jacket with a black and gold pattern.
Ronaldo has also shared a meal at the upscale Diriyah restaurant in Beirut with a Saudi prince and leading athletes from the nation.
With 44 million Instagram followers compared to Ronaldo’s 530 million, Georgina has also found the hotel to be very appealing. It is situated in a mall that features her favorite brands, including Louis Vuitton and the less expensive Zara, which she has been spotted wearing.
In addition, there are massage services, tennis courts, and a spa with a steam room and sauna.
The hotel may arrange for Ronaldo to have a special dinner on the Sky Bridge, which sits atop the Kingdom Tower, one of the most well-liked tourist attractions in Riyadh, if he wants to start dating Georgina.
His hotel has committed to barring the public from accessing the whole Bridge and establishing a
table on the bridge’s middle. ‘Riyadh’s most breathtaking vista is solely yours during a private supper for two at Sky Bridge,’ the Four Seasons website claims.
With an unparalleled view of the sparkling city below, the 300-meter-high bridge spans the top of Kingdom Centre, the location of the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.
Our Four Seasons culinary staff will treat you to a three-course gourmet supper served at a candlelight table in the middle of the bridge.
“Every romantic moment will be captured by a professional photographer; the stars will never leave your eyes from dusk till dawn.”
A quest is underway to locate Ronaldo and his family a long-term, high-quality bolt hole while they remain in their hotel.
Ronaldo and his family most likely reside in one of the city’s affluent neighborhoods, including Al Nakheel, which is well-liked by families because of its international schools, or Al Muhammadiyah, which is renowned for its upscale dining establishments.
The 28,000-seat Al Nassr stadium at Mrsool Park, formerly known as the King Saud University Stadium, is conveniently located in both districts, which also have a huge number of upscale gated communities designed for Western residents.
Residents rarely have to leave since many have their own restaurants, shops, clinics, gyms, swimming pools, and pre-schools.
The compounds permit expats to enjoy private weekend get-togethers with other Westerners, despite the fact that alcohol is prohibited, as it is in Saudi Arabia.
High-end rental compound properties are not listed on Saudi Arabian property rental portals since they are often rented out through private agreements with expat employers.
However, there are currently houses for sale in Riyadh, such as an eight-bedroom palace with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a reception lobby with waterfall features, and three further villas on the grounds, all for 55 million Saudi Riyals (£12.2 million).
Just three kilometers from Mrsool Park, in the Al Macqa neighborhood, lies a mansion that might be added to Ronaldo’s rumored portfolio of eight other properties worldwide. It also has accommodations for maids and chauffeurs.
Having been banned from competitive football until he has fulfilled a two-match sentence for slapping a cell phone out of the hand of an Everton-supporting kid last April, he has plenty of time to help Georgina and aides find a suitable mansion.
However, he will face up against his fiercest opponent for the moniker of “GOAT,” the recently crowned Argentine captain Lionel Messi, who just won the World Cup.
Three days before he makes his Saudi Pro League debut for his table-topping team at home against Ettifaq, who are eighth, he is expected to play “around 30 minutes” in a friendly against Messi and PSG in Saudi Arabia on January 19. This information was provided by an Al-Nassr source.