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The most expensive buildings in the world
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Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest, Romania (US$3.4 billion)
The imposing Palace of the Parliament building in Bucharest is the second-largest administrative building in the world (the first is the Pentagon), covering 365,000 square metres (3.9 million square feet), and decked out with one million cubic metres of marble and 3,500 tonnes of crystal.
So Spore casino is the most expensive casino to be built.
How much does it cost to build Marina Bay Sands?
The resort is owned by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation and at its opening in 2010, it was deemed the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion (US$6.88 billion).
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| Total gaming space | 15,000 m2(160,000 sq ft) |
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us$6.9 after final tally.
Lotte World Tower, Seoul, South Korea (US$3.6 billion)
Located in Seoul, the Lotte World Tower stretches 555 metres (1,823 feet) up into the sky, and boasts 123 storeys of luxury retail, office, residential and hotel accommodations. Completed in 2016, it has the honorable title of World’s 5th tallest building.
One World Trade Center, New York City, USA (US$3.9 billion)
Just over a decade after 9/11, One World Trade Center officially opened in 2014. Owned by the Port Authority, the “Freedom Tower” is the tallest building in North America, at a height of 541.3 metres (1,776 feet), overlooking the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that commemorates the biggest tragedy to strike American soil.
The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, USA (US$4.1 billion)
At the time the most expensive development on the Las Vegas Strip, The Cosmopolitan was built in 2010 and became a fixture on the Strip, with its two towers containing over 3,000 hotel rooms and sought-after restaurants led by such culinary luminaries as José Andrés.
Wynn Palace, Macao, China (US$4.2 billion)
The most expensive resort in Macao, an island full of expensive resorts, Wynn Palace was completed in 2016 to the tune of US$4.2 billion. The stunning 28-storey hotel features a three-hectare (eight-acre) lake with water jet and light displays every 15 minutes, air-conditioned SkyCab aerial trams to welcome guests into the hotel, and 1,706 rooms.
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (US$4.93 billion)
Located on the Singapore island of Sentosa, Resorts World Sentosa cost S$6.59 billion to build and was completed in 2012. Set on 49 hectares (120 acres) of land, the complex, which sits on land that was previously a fishing village and military base, now features a Universal Studios theme park and other world-class marine attractions.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, USA (US$5 billion)
Home to Los Angeles NFL teams Rams and Chargers, the SoFi Stadium in California was completed in 2020 and cost US$5 billion to build, including the largest video scoreboard ever made. This state-of-the-art sporting complex isn’t just for passing an old pigskin around—it also features a surrounding park that has retail and office space as well as plans for a hotel complex, plus ambitious plans to host future Super Bowl games and the Olympics.
Apple Park, Cupertino, USA (US$5 billion)
The tech behemoth’s second campus in Cupertino, California, resembles a sleek glass-covered doughnut with saucer-like lights. It was Steve Jobs’ most ambitious plan, covering 70 hectares (175 acres) of land and relying on 100% renewable energy for its power, at a price tag of US$5 billion.
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (US$5.6 billion)
The tallest twin towers in the world, the Petronas Towers have been a national landmark since they were completed in 1998—at the time of opening, they were the tallest buildings in the world. Their architectural design mixes references to classic Islamic architecture and modern stainless steel and glass panels to create a timeless icon.
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore (US$5.7 billion)
An iconic fixture on Singapore's skyline, the Moshe Safdie-designed Marina Bay Sands hotel, topped with its unique cantilevered SkyPark with gardens, a pool and jogging paths, was built in 2010 at a cost of US$5.7 billion.
Abraj al-Bait Towers, Mecca, Saudi Arabia (US$15 billion)
The Abraj al-Bait Towers in Mecca, including the supertall hotel Makkah Clock Royal Tower, is a grand and sweeping complex, encompassing seven hotels, shopping malls, apartment buildings and praying rooms. The complex cost US$15 billion to build and was completed in 2012.
Al-Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia (US$100 billion)
The pilgrimage to the holy city (a rite known as the hajj) is the reason why millions of Muslims from around the world make the trip over to Al-Masjid al-Haram. The original “Great Mosque of Mecca” was first built in the 638 CE, and has undergone major renovations over the ensuing millennia. The price tag of the latest expansion is reported to be US$100 billion, crowning it as the most expensive building in the world, by far.Similar threads
