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During this age of unprecedented architectural ambition and technological prowess, the cost of constructing mega-structures has skyrocketed to levels that are unfathomable. These structures are not merely buildings; rather, they are frequently integrated complexes, sprawling developments, or engineering marvels that redefine skylines and serve multiple purposes. This article takes a look at the top ten most expensive buildings in the world as of the middle of the year 2025. The estimated costs of these buildings reflect their size, level of luxury, and the level of complexity involved in their construction.
List Of Top 10 Most Expensive Buildings In The World 2025
1. Hudson Yards New York City
Often hailed as New York’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards is an enormous urban creation on the west side of Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Built over an active rail yard, this ambitious project is a vast complex comprising residential towers, office skyscrapers, luxury retail spaces, varied culinary experiences, major public art installations (including “The Vessel”), and dynamic cultural institutions like The Shed. Combining modern living with green areas and cultural vitality, Hudson Yards—with 14 acres of public plazas, gardens, and groves—represents a template for future urban development. It provides unmatched views of the city and fundamentally changed Manhattan’s West Side skyline.
2. Abraj Al Bait Mecca
Rising to dominate Mecca’s skyline, the Abraj Al Bait complex is a remarkable collection of seven skyscraper hotels next to the Great Mosque of Mecca. Finished in 2012, the Makkah Royal Clock Tower—one of the tallest buildings in the world—showcases the largest clock face on Earth, clearly seen from miles away. Offering luxury accommodation, shopping centers, residential buildings, and large prayer areas, the complicated mostly serves the millions of Muslim pilgrims who visit Mecca yearly for the Hajj and Umrah. Within one of the holiest sites in Islam, it represents a modern architectural wonder.
3. Marina Bay Sands Singapore
Integrated resort landmark Marina Bay Sands has come to represent Singapore’s modern image. Originally opened in 2010, this famous property consists of three hotel towers topped by the Gravity-defying boat-shaped construction housing the longest elevated Infinity Pool in the world. Sands SkyPark Beyond its arresting design, Marina Bay Sands features a large casino, a luxury shopping mall (The Shoppes), a convention center, an ArtScience Museum, “celebrity chef” restaurants, and several entertainment venues. It is evidence of Singapore’s vision as a worldwide business, travel, and entertainment center.
4. SoFi Stadium California
Modern multi-purpose stadium SoFi Stadium redefines the contemporary sports and entertainment venue, situated in Inglewood, California. Comprising a translucent roof canopy covering the stadium, an adjacent pedestrian plaza, and a performance venue, it is a wonder of engineering and design home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The stadium features a massive ovular, double-sided 4K HDR video board hung above the field. SoFi Stadium is set to be a major venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, so reinforcing its position as a top worldwide destination for major events. Super Bowl LVI has also been hosted there.
5. Apple Park California
Apple Park, the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc.’s Cupertino, California, is evidence of environmental integration and simple design. Often referred to as “the spaceship” because of its unique circular ring-shaped main construction, Steve Jobs imagined this campus as one that perfectly blends with the surroundings. Designed with an artificial pond in the central courtyard and drought-resistant trees, the vast 175-acre campus opened in 2017 boasts over 80% of green area. Reflecting Apple’s design philosophy, the building itself is a wonder of glass and aluminium, intended to house over 12,000 workers in an open and cooperative space.
6. Palace of the Parliament Romania
A massive and very divisive architectural wonder, Bucharest, Romania’s Parliament’s Palace is Designed by former dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, its building started in 1984 and needed the destruction of a large section of Bucharest’s old center. After the Pentagon, it is the second-largest administrative building in the world (based on Guinness World Records), and the heaviest and most costly as well. Standing as a startling emblem of communist-era grandiosity and excess, it boasts over 1,000 rooms, large halls, and luxurious finishes made only from Romanian materials (including great quantities of marble, crystal, and gold leaf). It houses the Romanian Parliament and other institutions today.
7. The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
On the famous Las Vegas Strip, the luxury resort casino and hotel known as The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, sometimes known as “The Cosmo,” is cosmopolitan Opening in 2010, it set itself apart from more conventional Las Vegas resorts with its modern, elegant design and emphasis on unusual dining and entertainment experiences. Its unique towers provide breathtaking views; attractions including The Chandelier bar, Marquee Nightclub, and a carefully chosen selection of upscale restaurants add to its sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere. With many of its attractions on higher levels and a vertically integrated design, the Cosmopolitan presents a different interpretation of the Las Vegas resort experience.
8. One World Trade Center New York City
Rising majestically in Lower Manhattan, one World Trade Center is the highest building in the Western Hemisphere and a potent emblem of resiliency and rebirth. Rising to a symbolic height of 1,776 feet (honoring the year of the Declaration of Independence), finished in 2014 it is the focal point of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex. Comprising offices, broadcast facilities, and the breathtaking One World Observatory with panoramic views of New York City, the skyscraper offers One World Trade Center, next to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, is a lighthouse of hope and evidence of New York’s continuing vitality.
9. Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
The magnificent luxury hotel Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, best embodies Arabian hospitality and grandeur. Built in 2005 (then renamed Mandarin Oriental in 2020), this hotel is among the most costly ones ever constructed. Comprising 394 homes with opulent suites, the palace boasts 1,002 Swarovski crystal chandelys. Featuring many domes, lots of marble, and gold finishes, its design combines Islamic architectural elements with modern luxury. Usually hosting dignitaries and big events, the Emirates Palace provides an unmatched taste of luxury set among large gardens with a private beach.
10. Wynn Resort Las Vegas
On the Las Vegas Strip, Wynn Las Vegas and its sister property, Encore, are icons for ultra-luxury and sophistication. Designed by Steve Wynn, the resort opened in 2005 and right away set a new benchmark for luxury hospitality. Excellent lodging, world-class cuisine from celebrity chefs, a large casino, two award-winning spas, upscale retail boutiques, and lively entertainment choices including nightclubs and a championship golf course (the only one on the Strip). The Wynn’s reputation as a top destination for discriminating guests is reinforced by its exacting attention to detail, first-rate service, and graceful architecture.
