A gold-plated escalator is how Qatari royals step off their flying palace
Published on Aug 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Aug 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Qatari royals step off their flying palaces on a gold-plated escalator.
A video has been doing the rounds online, which shows how the Qatari royals disembark from their aircraft.
Whilst US Presidents make use of a standard stairway, this royal family has a different approach.
And it’s certainly not understated in any shape or form.
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How the Qatari royals make use of a gold-plated escalator
There’s something to be said for making an entrance.
A video has been shared on X by user Fahad Naim, in which the Qatari royals are seen descending a gold-plated escalator to exit their private jet.
“That’s how Qatari royals disembark from an aircraft.. I’ve never seen even a president receive such treatment,” Naim commented.
He went on to say:
“In all my time in aviation, I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
It certainly does speak to an unimaginable level of wealth and grandeur, not even having to use your legs after jetting around.
The plane in question is provided by Qatar Amiri Flight, an airline known for its super luxurious planes.
But let’s face it, the gold-plated escalator is the real stand-out star in this story.
By way of comparison, US presidents traveling aboard Air Force One usually board and deplane using a mobile stair truck.
There’s certainly nothing wrong with this approach, as it’s reliable and sturdy.
But it doesn’t quite have the extravagance of the Qatari royals’ exit.
However, that might be the point.
Living in the lap of luxury in the Persian Gulf
It’s not just gold-plated escalators that the royal family of Qatar enjoys.
You may recall that they recently gifted a $400 million Boeing 747 to the USA.
Well, that wasn’t even the most expensive gift they’ve ever given.
In fact, parting ways with that 747 didn’t even make a particularly large dent in their plane collection, as they still have more jets than most small airlines.
If there’s one thing you can say about the Qatari royal family, it’s that they know how to live it up big time.
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