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Although Rolls-Royce responsibly claims that its first Cullinan crossover has no competitors (and this is true), it will still spoil the life of some cars. Some of them are no longer issued, others are just getting ready for release and are testing the patience of offshore account holders. One thing unites them: these are very expensive and luxurious crossovers and SUVs.
Bentley Bentayga
The most obvious competitor to the new Rolls is, of course, the Bentley Bentayga. It can also be a 12-cylinder and costs a lot of money (although, against the background of an estimated 25 million rubles for the base Cullinan, 12 million for the most affordable Bentayga is no longer so scary). Depending on the version, the crossover can even have a different trunk package: it can be accessories for falconry (Falconry version), for fishing (Fly Fishing), as well as just a leather bench for relaxing. Where the cars are fundamentally different is in philosophy: Rolls-Royce, unlike Bentley, does not pursue the title of the fastest of its kind.
For a person with an average income, buying a small two-room apartment, even with a mortgage, is already a very expensive purchase. But for some people with huge capital, sometimes multi-storey villas seem cramped and uncomfortable.
1. Antilla, Mumbai - The first private home worth over a billion dollars
The head of the petrochemical giant "Reliance Industries" Mukesh Ambani is the fifth richest man in the world and the richest industrialist in India with a fortune of 43 billion dollars. This moneybag did not stint on the construction of his "modest" cozy home and built a 27-story skyscraper right in the center of Mumbai!
The construction cost of the building was $2 billion. The tycoon's wife Nita Ambani, once visiting New York, was simply amazed by the beauty of the Asian-style interior at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and wanted to live in a similar place. Mukesh Ambani could not refuse his beloved wife and fulfilled her request.
The house has an entertainment center, a garden and greenhouse, a large garage for 168 cars and even a room with artificial snow. And all this economy is monitored by a working staff of 600 people.
Source 2Updown Court is a private residence in England worth over $150 million.
Approximately 40 kilometers from London is the luxurious Updown Court estate, built in the 19th century. If you manage to get through the massive iron gates, you will see a huge palace of incredible beauty, but what surprises visitors the most is the cost of this fabulous house.
Those wishing to purchase property will have to be prepared to part with a tidy sum of 85 million pounds (approximately $150 million). The mansion has 103 rooms, five pools and a beautiful mosaic floor.
There are fields for playing squash, there is a bowling alley, a tennis court. And if friends unexpectedly come to you in a crowd, you can all watch a movie together in a cinema for 50 spectators, enjoying collection wine from a large wine cellar.
The access road to the building is lined with marble and equipped with heating, and a helipad has been built for amateur pilots.
And finally, 8 large-sized limousines can be quite comfortably located in the underground garage. By the way, the Queen of Great Britain and Sir Elton John will become the neighbors of the lucky person who bought this home.
Undoubtedly, the Updown Court estate is one of the most expensive houses in the world.
3. American "Versailles" in Florida - the largest private mansion ever built in the United States
The huge mansion, built on the model of the Palace of Versailles in France, is located about 30 kilometers from the city of Orlando. The estate was built by tycoon David Siegel at the request of his wife Jacqueline, a former beauty queen.
The mansion has 30 bedrooms, its own bowling alley and an Olympic-sized pool. From the windows hand assembled worth over $3 million, offers stunning views of Lake Butler. There is a children's theater and a huge banqueting hall. The large garage can easily fit 20 cars.
For outdoor enthusiasts, there are two tennis courts, three swimming pools and a baseball field. The estate has 23 bathrooms, 10 spacious kitchens and a two-story wine cellar. The cost of this is very expensive house is $ 75 million, but real estate experts believe that the future owner will still have to invest at least $ 25 million in repairs.
But this stunning home is worth it, isn't it?
4. Fleur-de-lis Mansion in Beverly Hills, Mariah Carey's cozy nest
American singer Mariah Carey confirmed the truth that beautiful woman, must be and beautiful house, having bought the luxury mansion Fleur-de-lis (lily flower) in Beverly Hills for $125 million.
At the beginning of the century, this house was built by Texas billionaire David Saperstein.
On the territory of 5 acres, there is a real palace in the French style, with an area of more than 3000 meters. Around the mansion are ornamental gardens and neatly trimmed lawns, next to it is not a small house of the manager and living quarters for working staff for 10 people.
The estate has a chic spa, a huge swimming pool, and the interior decoration of the house is made in the French style and is not inferior in luxury to the interior of the royal palaces. The house even has a small theater designed for 50 spectators. Mariah Carey is not only a great singer and a stunningly seductive woman, with this purchase she proved that she knows a lot about really luxurious things.
5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills
The insanely luxurious and equally insanely expensive Hearst mansion was put up for sale at a fabulous price of $165 million, making it one of the most expensive homes on the planet in this ranking.
The estate was once owned by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, the prototype for the protagonist of Orson Welles' classic Citizen Kane.
The house has 29 bedrooms, on the estate there are 3 swimming pools, a tennis court, a cinema and a nightclub. Mr. Hearst bought this mansion in 1947 for $120,000, and the real owner, who bought the building from Hearst in 1976, raised the price several dozen times.
By the way, you could see this house directed by Francis Coppola, in the scene where the intractable Hollywood director, Italian gangsters throw the head of a severed horse into the bed.
6. Acqua Liana Mansion in Florida - Luxurious and Expensive Eco-Style Home
Frank McKinney - famous designer in real estate, created this luxurious eco-mansion inspired by trips to the islands of Fiji, Bali and Tahiti. This is a truly clean, ecological housing with a magnificent interior. The three-story building rises 23 meters above sea level and is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The house has 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 2 glass elevators and a spacious 10-meter kitchen.
Near this very expensive house, in an area the size of a baseball field, solar panels have been installed that power the mansion with electricity that would be enough to power two medium-sized houses.
The water system is built in such a way that it collects fresh water from streams and fills a medium-sized pool, water is replaced every 14 days, and a unique lighting system reduces electricity consumption by 70% compared to conventional mansions of this class.
Without a doubt, in such a chic mansion, the main "bumps" of Green Peace would like to live.
7. Villa Leopold, France
The magnificent, luxurious and fantastically expensive Villa Leopold (cost $ 750 million), was built in the idyllic, Mediterranean city of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in southern France in 1902, for King Leopold II of Belgium. The estate is just huge, just imagine, 50 gardeners look after the luxurious garden full time!
Visitors can enjoy the fresh sea air while walking among 1,200 cypress, olive, lemon and orange trees.
According to rumors, in 2008, the owner of the estate Lilia Safra (wife of the late Lebanese-Syrian businessman Edmond Safra) decided to sell the estate. The buyer was to be our billionaire and oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov, who contributed 10% of the down payment of $75 million.
But after the global financial crisis hit the entire world economic system, Prokhorov decided to refuse to buy a mansion. However, according to a court decision in Nice, the 10% contribution to the billionaire was not returned, since according to French law, buyers lose their deposits if they refuse to deal.
8 America's Most Expensive Oceanfront Estate
Have you always dreamed of living on the ocean, but in your pocket of money “chickens do not peck”? Then take a look at the estate of the American Ziff family, which they recently put up for sale. This wonderful home is located in a heavenly place, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, on the peninsula of the municipality of Manalapan, the famous Palm Beach district in Florida.
The architecture of this "beach house" triumphantly combines the elegance of the Old World and classicism, with modern conveniences of the 21st century. The mansion has 14 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, a garage for 18 cars, a giant master bedroom with a huge bathroom. The building also has two elevators. Gym with a beauty salon, a shark pool, a casino and a bar.
There is a bowling alley, a tennis court and a go-kart race track in the surrounding area. Oh yes, I forgot to clarify. The cost of this most expensive home in America is "only" $ 200 million.
Luxury items such as expensive cars, phones and shoes are designed to bring pleasure and comfort to their owners. However, if you are indecently rich, then you have your own quirks, which can go beyond the bounds of reason. Here are a few expensive things, the price of which can shock even sophisticated people.
most expensive chess set
Charles Hollander Chess - $600,000
In total, 7 exclusive chess sets were created with 320 carats of black and white diamonds. Although according to some reports, the most expensive chess set is considered Jewel Royale, costing $9.8 million, it remains only a concept.
most expensive burger
Fleur Burger 5000 - $5,000
The burger was introduced at the Fleur restaurant in Las Vegas in 2011. The composition of the burger includes goose liver foie gras, marbled wagyu beef and black truffles. Although the burger itself only costs $75, it comes with an expensive bottle of wine.
most expensive car
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $35 million
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car ever when it was sold to a private collector in the UK.
most expensive camera
Susse Freres daguerreotype camera - $775,000
This daguerreotype camera was sold at auction in 2007 and is believed to be the oldest commercially made camera in the world.
most expensive city
Tokyo - $1,200 per square meter
Tokyo is the most expensive city in terms of real estate prices. If we take into account the prices of products and various services, then the most expensive city in the world in 2016 is Singapore followed by Zurich and Hong Kong.
The most expensive hotel room
Royal Penthouse Suite at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva - $65,000 per night
This hotel room occupies the entire 8th floor. The penthouse has 4 bedrooms, many living rooms, a library, a dining room for 26 people, 7 bathrooms, a private fitness center, billiards, a jacuzzi, a Steinway piano, and a personal chef and butler serves the room.
The most expensive perfume
DKNY Golden Delicious - $1 million
This is the price for a bottle made from 14 carat yellow and white gold, decorated 2 909 precious stones, including 2,700 round white diamonds weighing 15.17 carats and 183 yellow sapphires weighing 2.28 carats.
most expensive TV
PrestigeHD Supreme Rose Edition - $2.3 million
TV covered in crocodile skin self made And big amount diamonds and 18k rose gold.
most expensive piano
Heintzman Crystal - $3.22 million
A Heintzman Crystal piano was sold to a private buyer for $3.22 million. The piano was designed in Beijing and presented during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
most expensive cigar
Gurkha Black Dragon - $1,150 each
These Honduran cigars were introduced in 2006 andonly 5 sets were produced in total.They are packed in camel bone boxes.
most expensive motorcycle
Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike - $700,000
This four-wheeled monster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of over 480 km/h.
most expensive watch
Haute Joaillerie by Chopard - $25 million
The watch features a 15-carat pink diamond, a 12-carat blue diamond and an 11-carat heart-shaped white diamond and yellow diamond on the watch face.
most expensive champagne
Heidsieck Monopole 1907 - $25,000
In the late 1990s, a shipwreck was discovered with 2,000 bottles of this French champagne, which was put up for sale for an astronomical sum.
most expensive audio system
Transmission Audio Ultimate System - $2 million
This audio system is 12 meters long and weighs more than 5 tons and is made of aircraft-grade aluminum.
most expensive painting
"Number 5, 1948" - $140 million
The painting, painted by Jackson Pollock, was created by splattering paint on canvas and sold at Sotheby's.
most expensive house
Antilia in Mumbai - $2 billion
The house, named after the mythical Atlantic island of Antilia, in Mumbai, India, is manned by a permanent staff of 600 people.
Most Expensive Photo
Phantom - $6.5 million
Peter Lik's "Phantom" photo has become the most expensive in the world, surpassing Andreas Gursky's "Rhine II" photo, which was sold in 2011 for $4.3 million.
most expensive sculpture
Walking Man I - $104.3 million
The Walking Man I statue by Alberto Giacometti has become the most expensive piece of art sold at auction.
most expensive ring
Chopard Blue Diamond - $16.26 million
White gold ring set with a rare 9 carat blue diamond and triangular white diamonds.
most expensive yacht
History Supreme - $4.8 billion
The yacht, made from 100,000 kg of gold and adorned with Tyrannosaurus rex bones and miniature meteorites, is owned by an anonymous Malaysian businessman.
most expensive pen
Extinct huia bird - $8,000
The feather of the extinct huia bird is very rare and was sold for 8,000 New Zealand dollars at an auction in Auckland.
most expensive jeans
Secret Circus Jeans - $1.3 million
These jeans are so expensive because their pockets are covered with diamonds.
most expensive phone
iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose - $3 million
The iPhone 3GS Supreme Rose, designed by Stuart Hugs, is crafted in rose gold and set with diamonds and platinum.
most expensive domain name
Insurance.com - $35.6 million
This domain name was sold in 2010.
most expensive drawing
Raphael's "Head of the Muse" - $47.9 million
Although the drawing was valued at $20 million, its value nearly doubled at a Christie's auction in London in 2009.
Most expensive parking space
Manhattan - $1 million
A parking space located in an eight-story luxury condominium on 11th Street in midtown Manhattan costs as much as $1 million, which is 6 times the average cost of a US home.
He is the richest prince in the United Arab Emirates. Known more by his pseudonym, Fuzza is a thrill-seeker, animal connoisseur and extremely handsome bachelor, but his bank account is the biggest highlight of him. Fuzza is a big billionaire and his bank account is definitely at least 11 digits long!
The prince himself is very modest. Although he owns a lot of expensive items, he certainly doesn't like to show them off on Instagram, where he basically just shows off his photography talent.
But today we will show you what happens behind the camera. Pulling data from various sources, we have compiled a list of the most expensive things he owns.
The most expensive camel in the world
Fuzza loves camels, so much so that he bought this camel for $2.7 million! This is not just an ordinary camel - he won a beauty contest among other camels! Out of more than 17,000 camels, this camel was chosen as the most beautiful. He won $600,000 in prize money and an additional $2.7 million from Fuzz.
His Scottish estate
The prince's father bought this estate, but now it belongs to him. This gigantic yet to be built estate spans over 63,000 acres! The estate will be built from 14 rooms and will be built right by the lake. The project will be launched in the next couple of years. The lodge will be the hunting lodge for the prince and his family when they visit Scotland. This is convenient because they visit Scotland every year to hunt.
Amphibious vehicles
California-based automaker WaterCar has long been working on cars that drive on water. Among them, Fazza found his car. The Python at 80 mph on land and 45 mph on water. The prince loves these cars so much that he owns 6 of them! One such car costs about $150,000.
Palm Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
This hotel is another property of the prince. Architecturally, it is by far the most beautiful building he owns. The hotel is very remarkable, and although the exact cost is unknown, it is said that he spent $12 billion to make it one of the most expensive hotels in the world.
The most expensive penthouse in Canada
In 2013, the most expensive private property deal was made in Canada, when three penthouses were purchased at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver. The buyer chose to remain a secret, but we know they belong to a prince who has come here several times with his family.
Horse
In 2014, Fazza and his father bought the most expensive horse, worth around $3 million, due to its famous pedigree. He then bought two horses worth $1.8 million. Thus, in 2014 alone, he spent $6.5 million on three horses. With these horses, Fazza also takes part in sports races.
Aircraft
Among his wealth, Fazza and his family own 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, though not for private use, but to improve Dubai's aviation business. The price of one Boeing 787-10 is $306 million, making this deal worth up to $15 billion.
The entire fleet of tanks
Ripsaw tank owners have previously sold these tanks to the US Army and the private sector. One tank is valued at $500,000, and the prince owns a whole fleet of these tanks. Due to the ability to customize the Ripsaw of the tank, which can significantly increase its cost, we are not sure about the total amount spent by the prince on their acquisition.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is a very rare car. Only in 2014, only 9 such cars were manufactured. Fazza owns 6 of them and showcased his collection at the popular car show. The cost of each Lamborghini Veneno is $4.5 million, which means Fazza spent $27 million on these vehicles. This car has a top speed of 221 mph and is also powered by a 6.5 liter V12 engine and has around 750 horsepower.
McLaren P1
McLaren is a hybrid super car that can travel up to 60 km in 3 seconds and can reach speeds of 217 mph. Although unofficial, the first McLaren P1 was sold to an unknown buyer in Dubai. The car was yellow color with black trim, and the prince is known to own a car with the same similar features.
Double Ferrari
The Ferrari LaFerrari is a limited edition hybrid car owned by Fazza. Two of these unique and rare vehicles were sold at auction for record prices of $7 million and $10 million. Another Ferrari owned by the prince is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta with a 6-liter V12 engine producing 731 hp. and can travel up to 60 km in 2.8 seconds.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse
Known as the world's fastest sports car, the Prince's Bugatti Veyron can reach speeds of over 250 mph and is valued at $1.7 million.
Wrist watch belong to the classic accessories that define the time and complement the image of a person. Some models are real works of art, striking with their precise mechanism and attractive outer case. famous brands distinguished by price. The cost is formed depending on the mechanism, design, exclusivity and popularity of the brand.
Experts have compiled a rating of the most expensive watches from eminent designers. These accessories are valued at more than a million dollars. Typically, expensive models are made in only a few units. The list of expensive watches includes:
Joaillene Manchette
$27 million
Topping the list is the Joaillene Manchette, worth $27 million. This brand was first produced in 2008. The creator is the Swiss company Jaeger - LeCoultre. The watch is designed exclusively for women. The model is adorned with 576 beautiful diamond stones. In addition, the watch has 11 onyx crystals. Worked on the manufacture of the accessory the best masters. After the creation of the product, the manufacturers presented it to Queen Elizabeth in the form of a present.
carat Shopard
$25 million
In second place are watches 201 - carat Shopard, worth 25 million dollars. For such an amount, a person buys an expensive piece of jewelry, not a watch. The watch was made in 2008. The brand was released in a single quantity. The product has 874 crystals of various colors and sizes, equal to 200 carats. The dial is distinguished by 3 precious stones surrounded by white gold. The 3 diamonds are heart shaped in pink, white and blue and weigh 38 carats. The stones are located on the bracelet.
Platinum World Time
$4 million
In third place is the Platinum World Time brand with a $4 million price tag. The creator of the accessory is Patek Philippe. The first time the product was released in 1939. The watch was sold for $4 million at a public auction in 2002. The watch device works on 24 zones and shows the current time. Over the years, the accessory has proven its strength and reliability. In 2000, the company began to produce similar models in white gold and platinum.
grande sonnerie
2 million 70 thousand dollars
In fourth place is the Grande Sonnerie watch worth 2 million 70 thousand dollars. The accessory is designed for men. The company produced wristwatches in several units and in original design. The brand is distinguished by the presence of a gold case with a thickness of 15 mm. Unlike other varieties, this model has a water resistance of up to 50 m when immersed in water. Therefore, wearing a watch you can swim. The dial is made from durable crystal. Crystal protects the structure from the formation of mechanical defects. The dial is surrounded by 18 carats of white gold. The device is started manually. The belt is made of crocodile leather and the clasp is pure gold. The clock was made in 2014.
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Complication
1 million 910 thousand euros
In the middle of the ranking is the A. Lange & Sohne Grand Complication brand. The product has a complex design and is estimated at 1 million 910 thousand euros. The clock mechanism consists of 876 small parts. Inside the structure there is an acoustic drum. The strap of the product is made of reptile skin, and the case and clasp are made of gold. Specialists spent 7 years for making watches. In this case, a lot of testing was carried out. Only 6 copies were released worldwide.
The Richard Mille RM 56-01
1 million 850 thousand dollars
The Richard Mille RM 56-01 brand is in sixth place in the list of expensive watches. Specialists valued the accessory for 1 million 850 thousand dollars. The case is made of sapphire, through which the smallest details are visible. Sapphire has increased reliability and protects the case from mechanical damage. The watch is made in sports style. There are 5 copies in the world. These watches belong to prestigious brands.
Greubel Forsey Art Piece
1 million 600 thousand dollars
The Greubel Forsey Art Piece watch, worth $1,600,000, is in seventh place. Illustrators and qualified engineers worked on the production and design of the brand. Inside the case there are many small details. To see all the inner beauty, you need to put the watch under a magnifying glass. Watches differ in the mechanism of rotation. The brand is distinguished by aesthetics among all watches.
Vacheron Constantin Tour de Lile
$1.5 million
The Vacheron Constantin Tour de Lile is number eight on this list. The price of the accessory is 1.5 million dollars. The product has a diverse design, showing the period of sunset and sunrise. It can also work in a different time zone. The company made watches in 2005 and only in the amount of 7 pieces. Design patterns with a number are marked on each unit. The case has a white dial made of gold. Of all 7 units, only one model has a black belt.
Excalibur Quatuor
1 million 200 thousand dollars
The Excalibur Quatuor watch from the manufacturer Roger Dubuis costs 1 million 200 thousand dollars and takes the penultimate place. The main advantage of watches is high quality. The accessory was made in the amount of 3 units. The watch is made of silicon, which is durable and lightweight.
Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joillerie
1 million dollars
In last place is the $1 million Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joillerie. The case is draped with 1185 diamonds. In the manufacture of watches, Siberian diamonds from Russia were used. In addition to gold, the case is decorated with gold details. The watch has protective properties and can withstand up to 30 m in depth when immersed in water. There are only 8 copies of this brand worldwide.
