While for many like you and me, home is definitely where the heart is
but for the world’s billionaires, that certainly isn’t the case.
For the elite, a home is where your pocket is and only when it is the costliest, lavish, and most opulent apartment can it be truly called a home.
It is no wonder, why around the world, you may be mesmerized and blinded by these luxury apartments
that cost oodles of cash which the rich are willing to pay without batting an eyelid.
Check out 10 world’s most expensive apartments.
10. Le Reve Penthouse, Dubai, $12 million
It isn’t surprising to find some of the world’s most expensive apartments in Dubai,
given the fact that the city is one of the biggest business hubs in the world.
The Le Reve Penthouse in Dubai is every billionaire’s dream home.
This massive full floor 14,350 square foot property is located on Dubai’s Marina
which is a very posh locality that hosts some of Dubai’s finest stays.
The Le Reve apartment consists of 5 bedrooms,7 bathrooms,
a maid's room,
2 driver’s rooms,
a study, and a laundry room
equipped with a washing machine and dryer.
It also has several other rooms that are open for use as per your imagination. Of course,
when you’re going to cough up $12 million for this apartment,
you will obviously gain access to the building’s facilities
like valet parking,
private elevator,
3 allocated parking,
jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and gymnasium.
9. Federation Tower three level apartment, Moscow, $39 million
hen it comes to prime real estate in Moscow,
no apartment can match up to those in Federation tower.
The tower is a grandiose building and business center
that consists of a twin tower residential complex connected with a 6-storied stylobate.
The 95-story west tower is 1126 feet tall
making it the tallest in Russia and Europe.
While apartments in the Federation tower come at a premium only rich Russian billionaires can afford,
one apartment stands out and that is
the 4639 square foot, 3 level luxury residence on the top floors.
The apartment costs $39 million dollars
and consists of 7 bedrooms and several other amenities to enjoy.
It also offers some unparalleled views of Moscow
while distinguishing itself from its most recognizable feature
being an elegant and sleek design that includes a glass dome surrounding the entire space.
Residents of Federation Tower have access to premium-class wellness club Sky Club,
free cleaning and security services, high-speed Internet,
cable TV air-conditioning system, climate control system and autonomic heating system.
8. 1000 Museum Penthouse, Miami, $49 million
Miami’s swankiest apartments are in the city’s most sought after building, the One Thousand Museum Miami.
Designed by none other than the legendary and late Zara Hadid,
the 1000 Museum is positioned strategically to offer a secure but posh living environment.
This is one luxury building that comes with its own bank quality vault safe deposit box for every apartment.
The apartments inside One Thousand Museum are the best Miami has to offer
with each apartment designed with all rooms featuring an east-west floor that capture an amazing panorama outside.
The rare styled Biscayne Bay apartments feature interiors that resemble a posh museum
and crafted with the most sophisticated finishing.
The interiors of the One Thousand Museum apartments have been designed by an elite team of designers, and lighting artists. In fact,
Hadid spared no expense to make these apartments as luxurious and opulent as possible. However,
the standout feature is the oversized terraces with some breath-taking views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic.
The Duplex penthouse covers the 58th and 59th floor of the iconic tower.
It consists of 6 bedrooms,
6 bathrooms,
a butler pantry, staff quarters,
private indoor pool,
private gymnasium and sauna,
wine room, library and media room.
The elegant and very lavish master bedroom has his & Hers closets and even a midnight wet bar.
The entire apartment measures a staggering 17, 629 square feet and
comes with a hefty price tag of $49 million.
7. Condominium on Avenue du President Kennedy, Paris, $50 million P
aris is the city that never sleeps.
It is the city of fashion, art, and culture
and obviously the filthy rich too.
It is no wonder that Paris has some prime apartment properties that may make some millionaires gasp.
The condominium on Avenue du President Kennedy
is a splendid expansive 2 story luxury penthouse
right in the heart of the city of lights offering some breath-taking views of the Seine.
It cost a cool $50 million
and includes a two-story penthouse with interiors that will make you feel like royalty.
The living space consists of 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms,
a private elevator and exclusive access to the rooftop terrace,
which includes a sauna, spa, gym and incredible views of Paris.
The interior decor features elaborate marble throughout,
and what really hits your eye is the elegant dining room and huge professional kitchen.
The lower floor even has a separate staff entrance
The lower floor even has a separate staff entrance with 3 wine cellars in the basement.
The lavish apartment is located in a posh and secluded locality of Paris
called the Avenue du President Kennedy which is great for those feeling a bit homesick.
6. Borret Road Penthouse, Hong Kong, $59 million
n apartment on Hong Kong’s posh and affluential Borret Road neighborhood has just broken the record for Asian real estate
by becoming Asia’s costliest apartment.
The Borret Road penthouse that is located within a 23-story luxury building
is surrounded by premium fancy restaurants and fantastic views of Victoria Harbor.
The 3.378 square foot apartment consists of five bedrooms,
a 2,131-square-foot private rooftop
as well as a 717-square-foot terrace.
The residence sold for a whopping $17,542 per square foot
which makes the overall cost amount to near around $59 million.
It was sold by developer Victor Li, the chairman of CK Asset Holdings to an anonymous buyer.
Victor Li is incidentally the son of Hong Kong's second-richest man, Li Ka-Shing,
who has a net worth of $36.7 billion dollars.
Besides mind blowing amenities,
the Borrett Road penthouse on the eight floor of the skyscraper
even features a rainwater recycling for irrigation and electric car charge systems.
5. Le Penthouse, New York. $98 million
Apartments in the US don’t really get any better than this.
The Le Penthouse in New York’s Madison Avenue lies in the lap of luxury
and measures all of 20,000 square feet.
That does not include the additional 4,500 sq. feet of terrace and outdoor space
that gives its occupants some amazing views of the city
including the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings.
The Le Penthouse is priced at a cool $ 98 million
and is located on the top five floors of a 33-story tower
constructed by architect Karl Fischer
with interior design by Samir Shah.
The five-floor penthouse consists of 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms,
countless fireplaces along with a rooftop pool and jacuzzi.
Around the 33-floor tower,
residents have access to a health club, pet spa,
play room and outdoor plaza.
The apartment comes with a ton of amenities and features long marble finish fireplaces that grace the condo's
luxury bathroom and dining areas.
What is amazing of course is the long floor to ceiling windows on all sides
that lets you relax in a lounge surrounded by the panorama of New York all around you.
4. Super Triplex apartment Wallich residence, Singapore, $108 million
The Tanjong Pagar Center in Singapore plays host to the Wallich Residence,
the city’s tallest building.
At 951 feet, the Clermont was completed in 2016
and every apartment went up for grabs despite a price tag of $47 million
which makes it costlier than several apartments in New York City.
Housing 180 apartments, it is the 21,108 square foot penthouse that is the most in demand.
The luxurious super triplex penthouse on the topmost floor
consists of five bedrooms, dining, living, study, entertainment, room and utility room.
Be it expansive space exhilarating views or an indulgence of amenities, this triplex has it all.
If you think, the luxury stops there, be ready to gasp at the 600 bottle wine cellar,
a jacuzzi,
and a cabana.
But obviously all this does not come cheap
and if you hear the price for this super luxury triplex apartment, it might make you faint.
The cost is a staggering $108 million dollars.
3. One Hyde Park, Penthouse, London, US$226.9 million
At a staggering cost of $226.9 million dollars, One Hyde Park is an ultra-expensive apartment in an ultra-exclusive locality of London
and may well be the costliest apartment in the world.
Located in Knightsbridge, One Hyde Park is fairly new
but the apartments are ridiculously opulent and so costly
that even billionaires will have to think twice before purchasing a property here.
The One Hyde Park complex alone cost $2 billion to make and consists of 86 residential spaces in total.
The costliest Penthouse at One Hyde Park is a 16,000 square foot 5 bedroomed property
that is larger than a regular mansion which was sold for $237 million.
The purchase comes with some incredible amenities including the building’s exclusive services
like 24-hour residential concierge, valet service,
a 21-meter stainless steel ozone swimming pool,
gym, squash courts, private spa,
virtual golf course, wine cellar,
and a twenty-one-meter swimming pool.
It also has security features that are the same for heads of state.
We’re talking about guards trained by special forces and bullet proof glass.
2. Historic Columbia Square Penthouse, Los Angeles
Now here is one property that is just not for sale
and yet it cost a staggering $30,000 dollars rent a month.
It is considered one of Hollywood’s most expensive rental penthouses
and the crown jewel of Columbia Square living luxury rental tower
that will have any occupant footing a yearly bill of at least 43.6 million just in rent alone.
The apartment was once owned by Friend’s actor Matthew Perry
and is nestled in the chic square of quartier of Columbia Square.
The apartment now revamped is located on the 18th floor and is all of 2,405 square feet.
The interiors obviously match its exorbitant rental
which features oak hardwood floors,
an open concept kitchen and several rooms.
The entire penthouse is fully furnished and decked out with custom made one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, and wall coverings.
What is breath-taking though is the spectacular view of the Hollywood sign and a Los Angeles sunset.
1. Tour Odeon Penthouse, Monaco, $387 million
It won’t be wrong to call this super lavish apartment in Monaco the costliest apartment in the world
especially when you hear the shocking price tag of $387 million dollars. T
he Penthouse atop the Tour Odeon
takes up five stories of the 558-foot building, the tallest in Monaco.
With 31,500 square feet of living space, it is even larger than some of the costliest standalone houses in the US.
Not only will you get some of the most magnificent views of the French Riviera,
but the interiors will also make you so pampered you will feel like a king or queen.
The apartment consists of five bedrooms, a dance floor,
and two pools on separate stories
which are connected by a waterslide.
The entire interiors scream luxury and no wonder when it costs such an unbelievable amount.
So which apartment would you prefer to live in? Is it the apartment in Hollywood or Singapore?
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