Touted to be one of the world’s premier resorts the Palm Island is the self declared Eight wonder of the world. Shaped like a Palm tree, it consists of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 kilometers long breakwater. The island is 5 kilometres by 5 kilometres and its total area is larger than 800 football pitches. The crown is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre bridge and the...
July 21, 2008 - 5:33 AM
I am glad that you are done counting the zeroes in the price tag. The most expensive house on earth has a lot to do with the French connection that binds it. Located in Monte Carlo, France, the house spans a whopping 10 acres of sprawling land that is placed in a little crib of natural surrounding. Originally, the house was meant to be for Belgium's King Leopold’s mistresses and went on to be passed down to the hands...
July 11, 2008 - 9:51 AM
Well, Asia has its luxury standards and Hong Kong has just paved the path to a new trend of over priced residential dens across the area. The record was set when a flat on the 80th floor sold for 225,000,000 Hong Kong dollars. This is almost equivalent to $28.8 million. The flat is a 5,497 square foot wonder and is fully equipped with a swimming pool, a roof-top terrace and a view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour. The flat...
June 25, 2008 - 9:49 AM
When you decide to finally put all of those life’s savings to you and settle down in a home far away then think about this ‘little’ place in Hawaii. It’s called the Slyngstad Residence and is located on the isle of Maui. The tropical region provides you with the salty sea breeze and luxurious house with massive rooms and exotic views takes you to paradise. The backyard is landscaped and the courtyard reminds one of Roman times....
June 18, 2008 - 3:10 AM
The recent news hovering on the streets of Bangkok is the development of Belgravia Residences. Situated at Sukhumvit, the city’s business and shopping district, Belgravia Residences offers unparalleled accessibility and convenience. With just 48 four-bedroom units in this exclusive private enclave, each at 300 sq m, residents at Belgravia Residences can come home to a tranquil and spacious urban sanctuary, away from the bustle of the city. Each apartment in the complex’s two seven-storey buildings will feature designer interiors,...
June 16, 2008 - 5:00 AM
When you plan to move to Britain make sure that you're based at Harbour Reach in Poole, Dorset. The rents of the flats out here are extremely low. And when I say low I mean £75 (~$146) a month! Most of the citizens living out there get their bills paid for by the state. The houses are blessed with fantastic views, brilliant room structures and verandahs with fantastic views. What else can you expect from a flat in the...
June 13, 2008 - 10:15 AM
It doesn't take time to get used to living in the lap of luxury. Private, Exclusive and Personal are words that one gets accustomed to. A little-known island called Nurai, located northeast of Abu Dhabi city is where all rich and famous will be heading to; for the 130,000-square-meter island is being morphed into a enchanting and lavish resort along with exclusive private residential estate. The property will consist of one boutique luxury hotel resort with 60 suites, 31...
June 9, 2008 - 10:16 AM
After making news by purchasing the most expensive house in the world in London, steel baron LN Mittal is in the news once again as he is close to purchasing a mansion on London's Palace Green for 117 million pounds ($ 230 million). His son Aditya, 32, has been searching for a London property near Mittal's house, which the steel maker bought for 57 million pounds from Formula One chief Bernie Eccleston in 2004. The price works out at...
May 24, 2008 - 3:21 AM
Again, I ask – where do people get this kind of money from? Why can’t they donate some to charity like poor me?? Well here’s the big news - the world's most expensive apartment sold for $200 Million, and it hasn't even been built yet. One Hyde Park, the new luxury apartment building in London's Knightsbridge neighborhood has pre-sold 1 of its 4 exclusive penthouse apartments over 2 years before being able to test out the sink and look...
May 5, 2008 - 6:00 AM
Money money money – It’s a rich man’s world – sang Abba. And it just goes to show how much money people have when the go around buying houses that cost millions! Like this innovative eco friendly home in Cotswold nature reserve that broke the world record for a country house when it was sold for a whopping £7.2 million ($14.3 million USD). I have to say though, there is really nothing “country” about this house apart from the...
April 29, 2008 - 6:06 AM
There are no compromises to luxurious living and the Le Reve is an example of those who take the message to heart and come through with the completion of an amazing estate that has even the best of the best coveting its possession. The amenities that are too significant to ignore (from the list of fabulous offerings) include a private 18-hole world-class golf course, a 12-car garage, equestrian facilities, a bowling alley and a replica of Fox Theatre. All...
April 22, 2008 - 10:10 AM
We have been writing about the rising skylines of cities like Dubai, Chicago, Tokyo, Melbourne and more. But it’s the first time I have come across news that talk about rising skyline of Moscow. However I am not too surprised as we know that Russia, esp. Moscow has been in limelight for millions and millionaires. City Of Capitals design has two multi-purpose towers: Moscow and St Petersburg, named after Russia’s two capital cities. Rising high to284 meters and 242...
March 24, 2008 - 10:41 AM
Even I if I cannot afford an inch of the exclusive properties in the most coveted locations of Britain; I experience a million pound kick to pursue the latest on the most expensive properties there. Just last month I mentioned about the most expensive flat in the world - One Hyde Park penthouse estimated at £100 million. But now its time to take the crown of this flat and place it on the flat in St James’s Square which...
March 17, 2008 - 8:11 AM
Hunting for a apartment, house or a mansion? Why don’t you check this Wanamaker-Munn mansion on East 90th Street. Measuring a whopping 12,200 square feet according to listing information, it was last owned and occupied by Aimee de Heeren, the daughter-in-law to Fernanda W.dH.M and a well known fixture on the international high society scene with important homes New York, Palm Beach, Paris and Biarritz. Madame de Heeren passed away in 2006. Since it difficult to take over and...
February 29, 2008 - 7:34 AM
A must see property or if only pockets full of dough should be brought, to live it large at the Tennessee Estate. This fully furnished paradise on earth is offered at $15,000,000. The 10,000 square-foot main home has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Throughout the main home are soaring ceilings and spectacular Windows that pull the natural from the outside – inside. A marble fireplace and marble floors in earth tone colors set the mood. A gourmet kitchen/pantry and...
February 25, 2008 - 8:59 AM
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