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VENETIAN MACAU , MACAU , CHINA , $ 2.40BN
MOST EXPENSIVE BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD

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VENETIAN MACAU , MACAU , CHINA , $ 2.40BN

Located directly opposite No . 9 in this list , City of Dreams , The Venetian Macau is the largest casino in the world , and also the seventh-largest building in the world by floor area . The resort , which officially opened on 28 August 2007 , features 550,000 square feet of casino space with 3,400 slot machines , 800 gambling tables , and a 15,000 seat CotaiArena for hosting entertainment and sporting events . Designed by renowned architectural firms Aedas and HKS , Inc , the resort is renowned for luxury and exuberance , particularly its Presidente Paiza 12-bay , four-bedroom suite .
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