The Embraer Lineage 1000E is the pinnacle when it comes to private planes and was designed to cater to long-haul journeys embarked upon by royalty and powerful politicians alike.

But that's not to say that so-called normal families can rent out this extravagant offering as well, it's just that it will cost you. £8,300 per hour, in fact.

Still, you get what you pay for - especially in terms of space. The central living area, for example, measures over 8ft wide by over 6ft high and is fitted with white leather banquettes and fine wool carpets.

Not a fan? No problem. Buyers can choose from 700 fabrics and dozens of carpet options.

And when it comes little extras, iPod docking stations, televisions, Blu-ray players and Wi-Fi are the norm.

But perhaps the most unusual feature of this private plane is the amount of on board storage that is boasts - 323 cubic feet - which is enough to accommodate 'mountains' of luggage, ideal for far-flung shopping trips.

But, as it turns out, the sky is not quite the limit. 

'It's not big enough to take a racehorse or grand piano,' Simon Wheatley of UK broker AirPartner tells The Telegraph, 'For that, you'd need an additional freighter.'

Elegant tables and fine crockery are similarly expected when it comes to dining on board.

The kitchen has a convection and microwave oven, plus an espresso maker and a shockingly expensive €50,000 (£35,000) dishwasher. Plus, it's filled with gourmet vacuum-packed food and high-end wine before the passengers arrive.

The cabin of the plane is divided into five areas, which includes a master bedroom complete with queen bed and walk-in shower.

And don't worry about sharing your private bath with your fellow passengers - there are two additional toilets up front.

Usually, a plane of this size would fit 90, but there's no squashed economy-style seating here.

The aircraft's staff prefers to accommodate entourages of up to 19, though three pilots may be contracted on long-haul flights, instead of the usual two, to ensure a smooth landing at one of the many small airports you may choose to visit.

While the aircraft admittedly does not have the same range as some other luxury private jets, it can fly a distance of 5,300 miles (8,529 km) at 543mph.

But, given that the Lineage 1000E is actually the longest executive jet - measuring 84.3 ft - that is permitted at many of the world's smallest (and most exclusive) airports, at the very least, this whopping price tag ensures plenty of flexibility in deciding when and where to fly.

Bear in mind, however, that those chartering a plane one way will have to pay for a return flight. And a seven-hour London to Dubai journey runs about £125,000. 

(dailymail.co.uk)