From the Burj Khalifa in Dubai to Wembley Stadium, these are the 20 most expensive buildings in the world
Can you believe how expensive these pricey properties are?
Rachel Moore
WITH house prices at a sky-high level, even a modest two-bedroom home seems to cost the earth.
These huge buildings are staggeringly pricey... and some are even people's homes.
From iconic sports stadiums to breathtakingly modern skyscrapers, here are 20 of the most expensive buildings in the world, according to
1. Petronas Twin Towers, £885 million
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The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are used as offices and until 2004 they were the tallest buildings in the worldCredit: Getty Images
2. Burj Khalifa, £1.14 billion
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Based in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and features a viewing deck, restaurant and hotelCredit: Getty Images
3. Wembley Stadium, £1.14 billion
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Home to many of the biggest games in football, the new Wembley Stadium opened in 2007Credit: PA:Press Association
4. Yankee Stadium, £1.14 billion
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Located in New York City, the Yankee Stadium houses the New York teams for both baseball and American footballCredit: Getty Images
5. European Central Bank, £1.14 billion
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The headquarters of the European Central Bank is situated in Frankfurt and was designed in 2014Credit: Getty Images
6. Bellagio, £1.21 billion
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The Las Vegas Bellagio is a luxury resort, hotel and casino based in the heart of the city. The building even has a lake insideCredit: PA:Press Association Wire
7. Taipei 101, £1.36 billion
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Taiwan landmark, the Taipei 101, is famous for hosting huge New Year firework displaysCredit: EPA
8. The Palazzo, £1.36 billion
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The Palazzo is another of Las Vegas’ swanky resorts and it has over 3,000 roomsCredit: Getty Images
9. Antilla, £1.52 billion
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Antilla is a privately owned home in South Mumbai. It has been designed to survive any earthquake up to 8 on the Richter scaleCredit: Getty Images
Princess Tower, £1.65 billion
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The Princess Tower in Dubai is an incredible 107 storeys high and is currently a residential buildingCredit: Getty Images
Based on Macau’s Cotai Strip, the Venetian Macao is a huge Venice-themed resort that was built in a style similar to those seen in VegasCredit: Getty Images
City of Dreams, £1.82 billion
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Also situated in Macau, the City of Dreams is another giant resort and casino, which has a full sized aquarium insideCredit: Getty Images
Wynn Resort, £2.05 billion
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The Wynn Resort is another of Las Vegas’ finest. Inside, there are four nightclubs, a live theatre and even a golf courseCredit: Getty Images
Emirates Palace, £2.28 billion
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This lavish hotel in Abu Dhabi is situated right on the beach front. Many have claimed that it is a seven star facilityCredit: Moment Editorial
One World Trade Centre, £2.89 billion
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The One World Trade Centre is based in New York City and is currently the tallest building in the Western HemisphereCredit: Getty Images
The Cosmopolitan, £2.96 billion
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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is the most expensive of all the Nevada city’s resorts. In 2015 it was named as one of the top hotels in the world by Condé Nast TravellerCredit: Alamy
Marina Bay Sands, £4.18 billion
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The Singaporean Marina Bay Sands hotel is split into three high-rise buildings, which all have floor-to-ceiling windowsCredit: Alamy
Resorts World Sentosa, £5.01 billion
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The third most expensive building in the world, the Resorts World Sentosa has six different themed hotelsCredit: Getty Images
Abraj Al Bait, £11.4 billion
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Swooping in at number two, the Abraj Al Bait can be found in Mecca and is known for the huge clock at the top of its towerCredit: Getty Images
Al-Haram Mosque, £76.1 billion
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The Al-Haram Mosque is the largest mosque in the world. Situated in the hearted of Mecca it is the most expensive building in the world and draws millions of Muslim pilgrims each yearCredit: Alamy
