| Performer | Michael Jackson |
| Start Date | 1996-00-00 |
| End Date | 1996-00-00 |
| Amount | 17,000,000 USD |
| Notes | The sultan’s extravagant spending has fascinated outsiders for decades. His palace has an extensive polo complex, complete with around 100 ponies and a stud farm. He reportedly paid Michael Jackson $17m to perform at his 50th birthday party, attended by Britain’s then Prince Charles. The celebrations went on for over two weeks. |