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The most expensive buildings in the world
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, USA (US$1.2 billion)
Built in 1990 by Donald Trump, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino was meant to be the jewel in the crown of the Trump empire. However, that expensive jewel shortly turned out to be nothing more than a rhinestone: the building was financed mostly by $675 million in junk bonds, never recuperated its debts and sold to Hard Rock International for US$50 million in 2017.
ECB Building, Frankfurt, Germany (US$1.4 billion)
The 2015 opening of the new European Central Bank went off with a bang, as the new headquarters were unveiled with the backdrop of protesters from the Blockupy movement in full swing. The two towers of the building stand tall—the north tower is 185 metres (600 feet) tall, to be exact—and boast floor space of 185,000 square metres (2 million square feet) over 45 storeys.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE (US$1.5 billion)
The tallest building in the world, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was completed in 2010 to the tune of US$1.5 billion, a steal compared to some of the others on this list. Soaring at a height of 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) tall, the building comprises a mix of office space, ultra-luxurious hotel and residential units and, of course, an observation deck that blows all other observation decks out of the water.
Wembley Stadium, London, UK (US$1.5 billion)
The legendary Wembley Stadium, home of UK football and host of the London Olympics in 2012, drew national attention when it re-opened in 2007 after multiple years of construction. With a seating capacity of 90,000 and top-of-the-line facilities, Wembley Stadium is poised to ensure the success and glory of the game of football in the UK well into the future.
Djamaâ El-Djazaïr, Algiers, Algeria (US$1.5 billion)
The largest mosque in Africa and the third-largest in the world, Djamaâ El-Djazaïr in Algiers was completed in 2019 to the tune of US$1.5 billion. Towering over the expansive grounds is the continent’s tallest minaret, which soars 265 metres (870 feet) in height and features observation decks for an eye-popping view.
The Bellagio, Las Vegas, USA (US$1.6 billion)
The luxury Las Vegas casino and resort has become a cultural institution after serving as the backdrop to the film Ocean’s Eleven. It was one of the defining builds on the Vegas Strip, contributing to record-high revenues for the Nevada gaming scene when it opened in 1998, and drawing global attention for its iconic fountain show.
Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan (US$1.76 billion)
At 508 metres (1,667 feet) tall, the LEED-certified Taipei 101 held the honorable title of World’s Tallest Building from its erection in 2004 to 2010, when it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It remains the world’s tallest green building. The building itself cost nearly US$2 billion to build, primarily due to its highly sophisticated environmental design elements.
Lakhta Center, St. Petersburg, Russia (US$1.77 billion)
St. Petersburg's incredible spire, the Lakhta Center, was completed in 2019 and stands 462 metres (1,516 feet), making it the tallest in Russia and the 13th-tallest in the world. The building is wrapped in 16,515 pieces of glass, giving anyone inside an unparalleled view of the city from its perch just off the coast of the Gulf of Finland.
The Palazzo, Las Vegas, USA (US$1.9 billion)
The tallest completed building in Nevada and the second-largest hotel in the world, the Palazzo opened in 2007. Located between the Wynn and The Venetian hotels, it features a 9,755-square-metre (105,000-square-foot) casino and 3,025 suites—including 375 concierge-level suites and six spacious villas—making it the largest on the Las Vegas Strip.
Antilia, Mumbai, India (US$2 billion)
The only fully private residence on this list, Antilia was built for billionaire business magnate Mukesh Ambani. Less a mansion than a luxury high-rise that happens to house exactly one (1) family, each floor of this 27-storey building is the height equivalent of a normal two-storey home. The home also has its own temple, salon, ice cream parlour and six-floor parking garage—and nine high-speed elevators to get through all those floors in quick time.
Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain (US$2 billion)
Inaugurated in 1957, Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe and the third-largest in the world. The home stadium of FC Barcelona has a seating capacity of 99,354 and has been the setting for some of football’s most glorious historical events, from hosting multiple FIFA games, UEFA Super Cup finals and the football finals at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia (US$2.1 billion)
At the time of opening, the Royal Adelaide Hospital was the most expensive building in Australia. Completed in 2017, it replaced the original Adelaide Hospital, which was originally built in 1840. Along with top-of-the-line medical equipment and state-of-the-art research facilities, the complex also emits 50 per cent less emissions than before.
Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA (US$2.3 billion)
The new Yankee Stadium opened in 2009 after years of renovations. Inspired by the iconic former stadium, the new version cost US$2.3 billion, despite reduced seating capacity, a point of criticism from baseball fans. But the bitterness soon faded: that same year, the Yankees won their first World Series in nine years.
Venetian Macao, Macao, China (US$2.4 billion)
The Venetian has been a Vegas institution for decades, but the Venetian Macao tops its western counterpart in luxury and sheer sprawl. Opened in 2007, the complex offers dreamy indoor canals complete with gondolas, a massive sporting and entertainment arena, and the largest casino floor in the world.
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City of Dreams, Macao, China (US$2.4 billion)
Built in 2009, the striking and futuristic City of Dreams was the most expensive casino in Macao at the time of its opening, and it just keeps growing—the huge entertainment and hotel resort complex features a stunning new hotel tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
New Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (US$2.67 billion)
Built at the cost of SEK 22.8 billion, the New Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the most expensive hospitals in the world. Completed in 2017, the hospital is associated with the prestigious Karolinska Institutet, and features fully environmentally progressive architectural and operational details, from transportation to waste management.
Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, USA (US$2.7 billion)
The ultra-luxurious Wynn Resort on the Las Vegas Strip has everything a VIP Vegas-tripper would ever want, including award-winning restaurants and luxury shopping, as well as meticulously designed grounds featuring a man-made mountain landscape, lakes, waterfalls and a golf course.Similar threads
