Luxury ‘Doomsday Bunker’ for Ultrarich Unveiled by US Firm

An opulent $300 million doomsday bunker complex, to protect ultrarich clients from disasters, has been unveiled by protective design specialists.

Set to open in 2026, a Virginia-based company called Strategically Armored & Fortified Environments (SAFE) says the bunkers will house 625 people, at up to $20 million per “project Aerie” unit.

Newsweek has reached out to SAFE outside of normal working hours via email for comment.

Why It Matters

The vast majority of U.S. citizens do not have access to a nuclear fallout bunker or the means to build one. Relatively few people will be allowed into Government bunkers, which are intended for continuity of government operations. Billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024—equivalent to $5.7 billion per day—as global inequality reached unprecedented levels, according to a report from Oxfam International.

What To Know

The Aerie project, which is named after the resting place for birds of prey, will offer a network of luxurious residential bunkers across 50 U.S. cities, with 1,000 affiliate locations planned worldwide.

According to their website the facilities will “provide robust defense against the most severe threats, including nuclear fallout and electromagnetic pulses.”

The company has been commended for their creation of many different kinds of bunkers, including one which came complete with a Formula 1 track.

Image shows planned SAFE bunker, by the Virginia-based company SAFE which has unveiled plans to build a luxury fortress in Virginia, just outside Washington in the US.

SAFE

The first location will open in Virginia, near Washington, D.C, and will cost $300 million to construct, housing 625 of the world’s wealthiest people in the event of a global disaster.

The individual bunkers will cost up to $20 million each. Clients would have access to the fortress whenever they felt their safety was threatened.

The underground complex includes AI powered medical care and wellness programs. It will also feature gourmet dining facilities, an indoor swimming pool, cold plunge centers, a bowling alley, a climbing wall and a bowling alley.

Describing the centers, SAFE wrote: “The cutting-edge robotic services provide top-tier medical care and emergency response, regardless of location.”

Al Corbi and Naomi Corbi, SAFE’s founder and president and their director of medical preparedness spoke to Realtor.com, and outlined various tiers of membership.

The cheapest can be afforded by what they described as a “moderately successful CEO,” while the top tier “Asylum Membership,” will be invite only.

What People Are Saying

On their website, SAFE states that: “At SAFE, we offer unmatched protection with our State-of-the-Art Air Raid Shelters, designed to be both nuclear and EMP proof. Engineered with advanced materials and cutting-edge technology, these shelters provide robust defense against the most severe threats, including nuclear fallout and electromagnetic pulses. Ideal for homes, businesses, and public facilities, our shelters ensure maximum safety and resilience. Trust SAFE to deliver the ultimate in security solutions, safeguarding you and your loved ones in the most critical situations.”

Al Corbi, Safe’s founder and president told Forbes: “Aerie’s impenetrable residences include SCIF-compliant (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities) environments for ultimate privacy and security. Each facility features AI-powered medical suites, gourmet dining, and wellness programs, which will blend protection and luxury.”