Top 10 Expensive Buildings In The World

The list of the most expensive buildings in the world includes skyscrapers, luxury hotels, residential buildings, and commercial buildings. 

10. Princess Tower.

The total construction cost of this residential skyscraper estimated to  US$2.17 billion.

Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Height:- 414 meters.

It is also the second tallest building in Dubai, next to Burj Khalifa.

The construction of this building was started in 2006 (Took six years for the completion).

9. City of Dreams.

The total cost of this luxury building estimated to US$2.40 billion.

Located in Macau, China.

This property owned by Melco PBL entertainment.

It include four towers, two towers named as Grand Hyatt Macau and the other two are hard rock hotel and crown towers hotel respectively.

City of dreams officially opened in 2009.

8. Venetian Macau.

It costs US$2.40 billion.

Located in City of Macau, China.

Owned by an American casino company named Las Vegas Sands. 

Opened on 28th August 2007.

* It is the largest casino in the world.

* The largest hotel in Asia by floor area.

7. Wynn Resort.

It costs US$2.70 billion.

Located in Las Vegas,United States.

* Sixth largest hotel in the world.

Owned by Nevada based Wynn resorts limited corporation.

6. One World Trade Center.

The total cost of this great project was US$3.80 billion.

Located in New York, United States.

Height:- 1451 feet.

Tallest building in the United States.

This skyscraper is also known as the ‘freedom tower’.

It was built to replace and commemorate the twin tower of the original World Trade Center which destroyed on 9/11 terrorist attack.

The construction of this fantastic building started on 27th April 2006 and completed in 2013.

Renowned architecture David Childs designed this icon of modern architecture.

5. Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Costs US$3.90 Billion.

Located in Las Vegas Strip of Nevada, United States.

This resort features two towers.

It was built by Germany based Deutsche bank.

Today this resort casino is owned by NYC based Blackstone group corporation, sold by Deutsche bank in 2014 for US$1.73 billion.

4. Emirates Palace.

Costs US$3.90 billion.

The Abu Dhabi government owns this luxury hotel located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

This seven-star Emirates Palace is the second most expensive hotel ever built in the world.

It is also the official guest palace of Abu Dhabi Government.

This fantastic hotel, designed by British architect John Elliott.

Opened in 2005. 

3. Resorts World Sentosa.

The total construction cost of this resort casino estimated at US$4.93 Billion.

Located in Singapore.

The Resort World Sentosa is the third most expensive casino ever built in the world.

Designed by the Malaysian conglomerate Genting Group.

2. Marina Bay Sands.

Costs US$5.5 billion.

The most expensive integrated resort ever built.

It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore(Marina Bay).

Nevada based Las Vegas Sands Corporation built this resort.

Officially opened on 23rd June 2010.

1. Abraj Al Bait.

The building cost US$15 billion for the construction.

The most expensive skyscraper in the world.

Located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, near largest and most sacred Masjid al-Haram mosque.

It also features a view into the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram mosque.

Built by Lebanon based Dar Al-Handasah architectural group.

Saudi Arabian government-owned luxury hotel.

The hotel officially opened in 2012.

The construction of this luxury hotel was started in 2004 and took eight years for its completion.

Height:-  601 meters.

Tallest hotel in the world.

It is also the fourth tallest building in the world.

One main attraction of  Abraj Al Bait is its 43 m* 43 m sized clock standing at the height of 530 meters and crowned by a spire, which is the tallest and largest clock in the world.