MOST EXPENSIVE BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD

Opened in 2005 and designed by British architect John Elliot , the seven star Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi serves as the official guest palace of Abu Dhabi Government and spans a total of 850,000 square metres . The palace , which was constructed as a way of showcasing Arabian culture and luxurious hospitality , reportedly includes 110,000 m3 of 13 different types of marble from China , India , Italy , and Spain , and 1002 Swarovski crystal chandeliers .

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