REVEALED: THESE are the 18 most expensive buildings in the WORLD
THE MOST EXPENSIVE buildings in the world cost billions of pounds to construct – and one of them is a 27-floor private home. Welcome to the true meaning of luxury.
Most expensive buildings: The list includes many high-end hotels
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World’s 18 most expensive buildings
1. Abraj Al Bait Towers
This tower in Saudi Arabia, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is the most expensive building in the world.
Construction cost: £12 billion
2. Resort World Sentosa
Singapore’s Resort World Sentosa is the third most expensive casino in the world.
Construction cost: £5.3 billion
3. Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Also in Singapore, this hotel boasts an iconic infinity pool on the roof.
Construction cost: £4.4 billion
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4. Emirates Palace Hotel
This five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi is located on its own 1.3km private beach and is truly fit for a king.
Construction cost: £3.1 billion
5. Cosmopolitan Casino and Hotel
This hotel and casino in Las Vegas is famous for its multi-storey chandelier.
Construction cost: £3.1 billion
6. One World Trade Centre
Located in New York City, this 546m behemoth is the tallest building in the United States.
Construction cost: £3 billion
7. Wynn Las Vegas Resort Hotel
Another entry for Las Vegas, this five-star hotel and casino covers 215 acres and has 49 floors.
Construction cost: £2.1 billion
8. Venetian Macau Resort Hotel
Despite the name, this hotel is located in China rather than Italy – but it is Venetian themed, with its own canal and gondolas.
Construction cost: £1.9 billion
9. City of Dreams Hotel Casino
This expensive complex is also based in Macau, China, frequently referred to as the Las Vegas of the East.
Construction cost: £1.9 billion
10. The Antila
This is the world’s most expensive private home. Located in Mumbai, India, it has 27 floors.
Construction cost: £1.6 billion
11. Taipei 101
This landmark super-tall skyscraper is based in Taipei, Taiwan. It also represents a worldwide precedent for sustainable skyscraper development.
Construction cost: £1.4 billion
12. Palazzo Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas enters the list again with the Palazzo, the world’s largest hotel.
Construction cost: £1.4 billion
13. Bellagio Hotel and Casino
This ultra luxury Las Vegas hotel employs 8,000 people to keep guests happy.
Construction cost: £1.3 billion
14. European Central Bank Headquarters
This new home for the ECB opened in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2015.
Construction cost: £1.3 billion
15. Wembley Stadium
London finally enters the mix with the new Wembley Stadium which opened in 2007.
Construction cost: £1.2 billion
16. Yankee Stadium
Opened in 2009, this 50,000-seat stadium in New York is the home of the New York Yankees.
Construction cost: £1.2 billion
17. Burj Khalifa
This is the world’s tallest building, located in Dubai.
Construction cost: £1.2 billion
18. Petronas Twin Towers
These were the tallest buildings in the world back when they were constructed in 2009. They are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Construction cost: £928 million