Al Masjid Al Haram, Mecca
Islam's holiest building welcomes millions of pilgrims each year to its more than 400,000 square meters. It can accommodate 4 million people a day. Price: 90.9 million euros – REUTERS.
Abraj al-Bait, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The luxury skyscraper complex was built in 2012 to accommodate pilgrims who gathered at the sacred site. It cost €13.6 million to construct – AP.
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
It's the world's largest hotel. It boasts one of the most impressive infinity pools, the world's largest casino, and over 5,000 rooms. Price: €5 million – AFP.
Apple Park, California
The world's richest technology company has a building to match its stature in Cupertino, California. It cost approximately $4.5 billion – Apple.
Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
This building is inspired by art and plays with its forms to inspire its visitors. Inside, it houses a multitude of works of art and 3,027 rooms, a spa, a gym, and every imaginable luxury. Price: 4 billion euros – AFP.
One World Trade Center
It is the most symbolic building in the financial center of New York since it was rebuilt, it measures 541m high, was completed in 2012 and cost 3.4 billion euros – ABC.
Palace of the Parliament, Romania
The construction of the colossal Bucharest complex for Nicolae Ceaușescu resulted in the disappearance of the homes and buildings that stood on the land it occupies. Hundreds of workers died during the building's construction. It is valued at 3.5 billion euros – WP.
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Although its name might be misleading, the complex does not house any monarchs. It is a luxury hotel comprising 394 residences, two spas, luxury shops, and restaurants. It opened in 2005 and cost €2.7 billion. – DR.
Wynn, Las Vegas
The Wynn & Encore Resort is one of the city's most luxurious complexes. It has 2,716 rooms and cost €2.4 billion to build – ABC.
Istana Nurul Imán, Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei's royal residence was built in 1984 and remains exclusively for the use of the ruler and his guests, who will be comfortably accommodated in the 1,788 suites. Its construction cost €1.2 billion – Instagram @2fortravel.
Source: ABC
