World's Most Expensives
What is the most expensive mobile number in the world?
Announced by the Kuwaiti News Agency, the world's most expensive mobile number was auctioned for charity in Qatar on May 22 2006.
The number sold for 10m Qatari riyals or £1.5m. The number, would you believe, was 666-6666.
The auction was organized by national telco Qtel that has held two previous auctions and is planning on another one in September. In the beginning, there were eight individuals bidding on this unique number but it finally dwindled down to last souls.
What is the world's most expensive telephone number?
In April 2004 a man from China purchased 135 8585 8585 in an auction beating out 70 other bidders.
The winning bid was almost a telephone number in itself at $1,100,000.00 USD.
This broke the record for the world's most expensive telephone number set in 2003 when Sichuan Airlines, again from China, purchased 8888-8888 in an auction.
What is the most expensive tie in the world?
Looking for a tie for father's day? Look no further, what father would not like to own the world's most expensive tie?
Created by designer Satya Paul for the Suashish Diamond group and displayed at a 2004 Mumbai fashion show by Salman Khan, the world's most expensive tie made it's debut.
The tie is made of pure silk and studded with 261 diamonds.
Price: Rs 1 crore.
OK, so what is a crore? Why, a crore is 100 lakhs, of course.
So what is a lakhs? A lakh is equal to 100,000 (in this case; rupees).
That makes the world's most expensive tie worth the following:
What is the most expensive mobile number in the world?
Announced by the Kuwaiti News Agency, the world's most expensive mobile number was auctioned for charity in Qatar on May 22 2006.
The number sold for 10m Qatari riyals or £1.5m. The number, would you believe, was 666-6666.
The auction was organized by national telco Qtel that has held two previous auctions and is planning on another one in September. In the beginning, there were eight individuals bidding on this unique number but it finally dwindled down to last souls.
What is the world's most expensive telephone number?
In April 2004 a man from China purchased 135 8585 8585 in an auction beating out 70 other bidders.
The winning bid was almost a telephone number in itself at $1,100,000.00 USD.
This broke the record for the world's most expensive telephone number set in 2003 when Sichuan Airlines, again from China, purchased 8888-8888 in an auction.
What is the most expensive tie in the world?
Looking for a tie for father's day? Look no further, what father would not like to own the world's most expensive tie?
Created by designer Satya Paul for the Suashish Diamond group and displayed at a 2004 Mumbai fashion show by Salman Khan, the world's most expensive tie made it's debut.
The tie is made of pure silk and studded with 261 diamonds.
Price: Rs 1 crore.
OK, so what is a crore? Why, a crore is 100 lakhs, of course.
So what is a lakhs? A lakh is equal to 100,000 (in this case; rupees).
That makes the world's most expensive tie worth the following:
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Most Expensive Tie
What is the most expensive watch in the world?
Chopard of Switzerland is renowned for luxury watches.
If you want the best of the best, the world's most expensive watch will set you back $25 million USD.
Studded with diamonds, the 3 focal point diamonds weigh in at 15, 12, and 11 carats.
A $25,000,000.00 Watch
What is the most expensive bikini in the world?
Susan Rosen, in cahoots with Steinmetz Diamonds, created a bikini that model Molly Sims wore for the centerfold of the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
The bikini features over 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds, including a 51 carat D Flawless Pear Shape, a 30 carat D Flawless Emerald Cut, a pair of 15 carat D Flawless Rounds and a pair of 8 carat D Flawless Pear Shapes all set in platinum.
Your cost, should you wish to purchase the bikini, a glittering $30 million, model not included.
Molly Sims In The $30 Million Bikini
What is the most expensive bra in the world?
Well, we showed you the longest bra so how about the most expensive.
Every year Victoria's Secrets offers a one of a kind creation from Mouawad's.
The bras are made from thousands of diamond with usually on very large diamond in the center.
The 2002 version called 'Red Hot Fantasy' contains 1,300 diamond and rubies valued at an whopping $15 million USD.
We could not find a picture or the $15 million creation so here is the next best one.
An $11,000,000.00 Bra
What was the world's most expensive computer game?
7 years in the making and over $20,000.000.00 in development costs the 1999 computer game Shenmue, created for Dreamcast by Sega has become the world's most expensive computer game.
Shenmue is a role playing game with built in mini games and at the time was one of the most realistic computer games on the market.
Shenmue is not for everybody. It's a game rich in story, visuals, and environmental stimuli, but light on overall game play. Fans of whodunits and RPGs will take quicker to the game's overall premise, but there is enough to please the casual gamer as well. While Shenmue is revolutionary, the game is far from perfect. Regardless of its many shortcomings, though, Shenmue is an adventure worth experiencing - provided you have the time to invest.
Shenmue by Sega
What is the most expensive hotel to construct in the world?
The Emirates Palace Hotel on the Abu Dhabi Corniche is the world's most expensively constructed hotel. So, if you wish to feel like a king or queen if only for a night, this is the place to stay.
The hotel cost more than $3,000,000,000.00 to build, that's three billion dollars for those of you that can't count all the zeros.
It is adorned with golden flagpoles, golden chandeliers and golden finials on its rooftop domes along with 1,002 swarovski crystal chandeliers. With your stay, you will enjoy not only the décor but also the 12 restaurants and about a mile of private beach. The rates for a nights stay for the modest rooms begin at $773. On the other hand, the palace suite features a living room, dining room and three bedrooms with a touch-screen remote control in the bedroom for as much as $11, 200.00 per night.
The Emirates Palace Hotel
What is the most expensive hotel room in the world?
Planning to travel to the Bahamas? Better take all your credit cards with you.
One night in the Bridge Suite at the Atlantis Resort will set you back $34,000.00 USD. Since check-in is at 2 PM and check-out at 11 am, 1 hour of bliss will cost you $1691.00.
Bridge Suite at the Atlantis Resort
What is the most expensive house in the world?
London's Kensington Palace Gardens also know as 'Billionaires Row' is the site of the most expensive house in the world.
Lakshmi N Mittal, one of the richest people in the world bought the mansion from Bernie Ecclestone in 2004 for about $10 million USD per bedroom for a grand total of $128 million USD.
Hearst Castle in California was built in the 1920's - 30's for William Randolph Hearst at a cost of about $30 million USD, which would equal just under $280 million USD today.
Which is the most expensive house in the world? You decide.
Most Expensive House
