Dubai has become the talk of the town with the emergence of the priciest property listing in the city, as reported by Bloomberg.
Valued at a staggering AED750 million ($204 million), this opulent estate takes inspiration from the renowned Palace of Versailles. Nestled in the prestigious Emirates Hills, the mansion boasts an astounding 60,000 square feet of indoor living space and features a great five-bedroom layout.
One aspect that sets this property apart is the sheer grandeur of its primary bedroom, spanning an extraordinary 4,000 square feet. Remarkably, this single bedroom surpasses the size of numerous average homes.
Given the moniker “Marble Palace” by its selling agents, this architectural marvel was meticulously crafted for nearly 12 years. The construction alone required an estimated investment of AED80 million to AED100 million, primarily dedicated to importing premium Italian stone.
Adding to its allure, the “Marble Palace” boasts an astonishing display of luxury with approximately 700,000 sheets of meticulously applied gold leaf.
For 9 months, 70 skilled artisans painstakingly adorned the residence, elevating its magnificence to unprecedented heights.
The current state of the home reveals the owner’s discerning taste, as it showcases around 400 pieces from a personal art collection. These treasures predominantly consist of statues and paintings dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries.
While the owner, an undisclosed local property developer, is willing to entertain negotiations including these remarkable artworks and furnishings in the sale, their identity remains a well-kept secret.