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Beijing 2008 - One World One Dream

The Chinese capital of Beijing won the right to host the Games of the XXIX Olympiad over Istanbul (TUR), Osaka (JPN), Paris (FRA) and Toronto (CAN) back in 2001 .The concept and design of the bid was centred on the "Olympic Green" [...]

Posted On : Jul, 24 2008 | Comments : 0

World's Most Expensive Penthouse

The new penthouse of the 62-story Trump International Hotel & Tower on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai is expected to sell for $790 million Breaking property records is one thing, but when the property happens to be in Dubai Dubai, it's anothe [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2008 | Comments : 0

Survey: Prague 8th most expensive city in western world

London has the highest living costs in the Western World, followed by Moscow and Dublin, and the Czech capital Prague ranks 8th in the West in terms of living costs, the most recent survey by the Economic Research Institute (ERI) has show [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2008 | Comments : 0

Oldfield creates the worlds most expensive abaya

World famous British couture designer Bruce Oldfield has in collaboration with Crosley Diamonds of London created the world’s most expensive abaya (Islamic dress). The abaya that Bruce has created is covered in 4,668 individual diamo [...]

Posted On : Jun, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

Luanda most expensive city in the world

Angolan capital of Luanda is the most-expensive city in the world for expatriates ahead of Paris and London for second consecutive time, a survey by ECA International has revealed. According to the report, which compare cost living in 370 [...]

Posted On : Jun, 24 2008 | Comments : 0

World's Biggest and Most Expensive Ship

When launched next year, Royal Caribbean's $1.24 billion Project Genesis will be 1,180 feet long, and carry 5400 passengers It's destined to be the world's largest cruise ship when launched next year, Royal Caribbean's US$1.24 billion Pro [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2008 | Comments : 0

Worlds Most Expensive Spring Roll to Debut in London

Brilliant. With the price of rice and other commodities at all time highs and London ranking as the world’s most expensive city for dining out, oriental cuisine producers Amoy have decided to introduce the world’s most expensi [...]

Posted On : Jun, 21 2008 | Comments : 0

Arrogance or elegance? The most expensive house in the world

Towering high above Mumbai and far from the teeming shanty towns, a billion-dollar home, an oasis of ultimate luxury, is being built for the world's fifth-richest man. By Andrew Buncombe Anyone wishing to cast their eyes upon Mukesh Ambani [...]

Posted On : Jun, 20 2008 | Comments : 1

Burger King Launches World's Most Expensive Hamburger

It's known as the home of 'The Whopper' and Burger King is hoping its latest product really lives up to its reputation. The fast-food giant launched a $200 burger Wednesday all in the name of charity. Setting a new record, the world's most [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

World's most expensive burger goes on sale

A burger touted as the most expensive in the world is going on sale. Burger King's £95 bap is challenging Guinness World Record history by beating a similarly extravagant American Double Truffle Burger which cost £65 in 1 [...]

Posted On : Jun, 18 2008 | Comments : 0

Guatemalan Coffee Is World's Most Expensive

On Friday, Finca El Injerto from Huehuetenango coffees accepted the esteemed Cup of Excellence award for specialty coffees, hosted in Guatemala. Usually visiting the major coffee bean production countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombi [...]

Posted On : Jun, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

Worlds most expensive handbag comes at PS1 million

A diamond-studded handbag, worth 1 million pounds has been unveiled in London. The worlds most expensive bag comes with a detachable diamond strap, which can also be worn as a necklace or bracelet. The bag created by Japenese designer G [...]

Posted On : Jun, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

World's most expensive handbag unveiled

The world's most expensive handbag, priced at an eye-watering £1 million, has been unveiled in London. Made out of platinum and set with over 2,000 diamonds - totalling 208 carats - the petite clutch is the ultimate accessory for t [...]

Posted On : Jun, 13 2008 | Comments : 0

It's an investment, darling! - the world's most expensive we...

A platinum wedding dress that costs 10 times more than most entire weddings goes on show in London Monday as part of the Hatton Garden Jewellery Week. The £240,000 dress is made of 40 metres of fabric spun from silk and platinum [...]