Wealth, it would appear, is the most talked about element of human existence. People are ever eager to cull information about billionaires, their lifestyle, residences, stories of opulence, etc.
A curiosity to know about billionaires' residences stems from that very urge. Here are some interesting facts about 10 most expensive houses in the world. Read on . . . Interestingly the first place is occupied by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani's house. *1. Antilla, Mumbai -- $2 billion, say reports * Named Antilla, the house owned by Mukesh and Nita Ambani, is a 27-storey, 40,000-square foot tower. Known for its custom measurements and fittings, Antilla comes with a six-story car park. The house has been designed after consultation with architecture firms Perkins and Will & Hirsch Bedner Associates based in Dallas and Los Angeles. No floors in their home are alike. Each floor has a different layout, material and design. Atop the parking lot begins the living space with nine elevators in their lobby. The house also boasts of a silver coloured railing large ballroom with 80 per cent of its ceiling covered with crystal chandeliers. The 570-foot tall mostly glass, the tower has 600 staff to handle the chores. There is a crystal chandelier in the ballroom ceiling. It also features retractable showcases for artwork and entertainment stages. Each floor is double the average height. The head of Reliance Industries, a oil and petrochemicals giant, Mukesh Ambani holds a net worth of $43 billion. Click *NEXT* to read further. . . http://business.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/aug/25/slide-show-1-worlds-11-most-expensive-homes.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""GLOBAL SPECULATORS"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/globalspeculators?hl=en.
