Africa is one of the continents in the world known for being richly blessed with the most valuable natural resources that can be used to create spectacular works of art and architectural structures. But for several decades, Africa has not always been on the list when it comes to expensive structures. Africa has always been considered one of the continents with the least developed countries. But thanks to modern technology and civilization that has helped Africa to put into practice what it originally had in the best and best way. Today, Africa boasts a myriad of technological assets and buildings that rival in beauty and cost with other enviable parts of the world. Check Out These 15 Magnificent And Most Expensive Buildings In Africa Representing Prosperity,
15. Southern Sun Waterfront – Cape Town, South Africa
Cost: $23 million
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape TownThe hotel has 546 well-equipped rooms on 14 floors. Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is located in the heart of the city’s most desirable areas. Business travelers have the advantage of being just minutes from the Cape Town International Conference Center and other major corporate hubs, while leisure travelers are amidst the city’s most popular attractions. The South Sun Waterfront building is the cheapest on this list, but I have to admit it’s beautiful. However, I don’t think $23 million is anything but expensive.
14. Old Mutual Center – Durban, South Africa
Cost: $29 million
Architect: Stauch Vorster Architects
The old center is at 303 West Street4001. Durban. South Africa. It is a post-modern high-rise building with 33 floors above ground and a land area of 32,000 square meters. The building comprises 27,889 m² of A-quality office space, 2,348 m² of shops on the ground floor and an adjacent four-storey car park.
13. One Merchant Place – Sandton, South Africa
Cost: $40 million
Owner: Rand Merchant Bank Properties
Contractor: Grinaker-LTA
One Merchant Place is a magnificent postmodern architectural building with 20 floors and a floor area of 28,000 square meters. It is a 84 meter high building. It is located on Bute Road in Sandton, South Africa. The developer is Rand Merchant Bank and the order was mainly handled by the Grinaker LTA.
12. 88 on Field – Durban, South Africa
Cost: $40 million
Architect: Murphy/Jahn, Inc. Architects and Stauch Vorster Architects
Owner: Anglo-American Properties and Services
With 26 floors, the building is 113.70 meters above the ground and covers an area of 24,500 square meters. 88 on Field is located at 88 Field Street or 362 West Street (2 entrances) at 4000 Durban, South Africa. It is a gigantic structure that catches the eye’s attention at a glance. The views are not only great, but also of tremendous quality. The construction has cost up to 40 million US dollars. It is one of the notable skyscrapers in South Africa.
11. Hilton Taba Resorts and Nelson Village – South Sinai, Egypt
Cost: $41 million
This is an exclusive expensive and unique hotel located at Newabaa – Taba Rd, Taba, South Sinai 46621, Egypt. The hotel enjoys a unique location just 10 km from Eilat, overlooking three countries – Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia. It is painted in sparkling white giving it a stunning view. It is a low-rise building with a total of 14 floors. A look inside this building is sure to make one wonder why it was included in the list of Africa’s Most Expensive Buildings. It’s really rare in its kind.
10. Department of Taxation and Chambers of Attorney General – Gaborone, Botswana
Cost: $30 million
Architect: Pramod Patel Architect
Owner: Government of Botswana
Department of Taxation and ProsecutionThe Chambers Building is currently the tallest building in Botswana with a height of 53.88 m. It took 7 years and US$42 million to complete. It is one of the most expensive buildings in Africa. Located in the government enclave on Nelson Mandela Drive in Gaborone, the building houses the Botswana Inland Revenue and Attorney General Chambers. It is 47 meters high with 13 floors above the ground and 2 floors below, for a total of 15 floors. It is a very fine and beautiful outfit, spectacular and also expensive.
9. Maison Des Députés – Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Cost: $50 million
The Maison des Députés is a 7 storey unique and expensive building. The interior speaks much more to the potential of this beautiful construction than the exterior. At $50 million, it is one of the most expensive buildings in Africa.
8. Hilton Durban – Durban, South Africa
Cost: $61 million
Architect: FGG Architects Incorporated White Arkitekter AB
The Hilton Durban is a five star landmark of Durban offering luxury accommodations. It is adjacent to the Durban International Convention Center. All rooms offer luxurious amenities and easy access to Durban’s beaches and CBD. Check out the photo above, it’s spectacular, isn’t it? The Hilton Durban is a modern high rise building on stilts consisting of 21 floors with 19 above ground and 2 below ground (76m high). It features many of the most expensive furniture and fixtures that characterize modern architectural buildings.
7. Michelangelo Towers – Johannesburg, South Africa
Cost: $64 million
Architect: Bental Abramson and Partners
The Michelangelo Towers are one of five Legacy developments that lie at the heart of the Richest Square Mile. Directly connected to the Sandton Convention Center, the Towers caters to guests’ every need and is the ultimate exclusive hotel for a fantastic business and lifestyle experience. The Michelangelo offers 242 ensuite suites and rooms and first-class facilities in a stylish and elegant setting. It is one of South Africa’s elite hotels that has hosted guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Mariah Carey, J-Cole, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Justin Bieber, Michelle Obama and most recently US President Barack Obama etc. There is no need to say, looking at the Michelangelo Towers, that a great fortune was spent on their construction.
6. West Hills Mall – Accra, Ghana
Cost: $93 million
Architect: Augustus Richardson
Owners: Delico Property Developments, Social Security and National Insurance Trust
West Hills Mall is located in Dukonah near Weija on the Accra-Cape coastal road in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The mall that had it all 93 million dollarsto build is jointly owned by Delico Property Developments, Social Security and National Insurance Trust. The 23 hectare West Hill Mall, built by South African real estate companies, will house 67 local shops, 65 Ghanaian and international shops, international shops and the two main tenants Shoprite and Palace Supermarket. One of the most interesting features of the West Hills Mall is its huge entertainment and leisure gallery, which features a dedicated space for open-air concerts and theater shows with a seating capacity of 1,500 people. It is currently the most expensive shopping mall in West Africa.
5. The Pearls of Umhlanga – Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Cost: $138 million
Architect: Creative Kingdom Incorporated, Cooper Architects, Seedat & Seedat
Owners: Global Property Investments, VVE Real Estate Development, Wakefields Devco
The Umhlanga Peals, with all its extravagance, is an artistic & textural masterpiece. It is a luxury self-catering apartment in the most exclusive location on Umhlanga’s golden coast. The exact address of this rare outfit is 6 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga 4319, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Pearls of Umhlanga is a spectacular residential resort with a selection of luxury apartments, maisonettes and penthouses. One look at this wonderful design will bring an air of comfort, relaxation and prosperity. Well, it didn’t just happen, millions of dollars made it possible – $138 million!
4. Portside Tower – Cape Town South Africa
Cost: $138 million
Architect: Louis Karol Architects; dhk architects
Owners: Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments and FirstRand Bank Ltd
Portside is a 139 meter long spectacular skyscraper located at 5 Buitengracht Street, Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, South Africa. Construction work started in 2001 and was completed in 2014. It is the tallest building in the city and Cape Town’s first major skyscraper to rise in the Central Business District (CBD) in 15 years. The building is jointly owned by FirstRand Bank and Old Mutual. The bank will become self-employed while Old Mutual leases office space to premium customers. The building has 32 floors and can accommodate 3000 people. One of the things that makes it great is the fact that it’s completely and uniquely covered in blue glass.
3. Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel – Tripoli, Libya
Cost: $152 million
Architect: Xuereb Martin & Associates
Owner: Shukri Ghanem
The Corinthia Hotel Tripoli, originally known as The Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel is a 5-star skyscraper hotel in Tripoli, Libya. It is located in the city center, close to the central business district. It is operated by Maltese Corinthia Hotels International. The hotel was opened in 2003 by Prime Minister Shukri Ghanem. It is considered the most expensive luxury hotel in Africa. The Corinthia Hotel speaks of wealth, prosperity, luxury and extravagance. It oozes comfort, pleasure and relaxation. With 28 floors, the building rises 100.48 meters above the ground.
2. African Union Conference Center and Office Complex – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cost: $200 million
Sponsor: Chinese government
Owner: African Union (AU)
The AU Conference Center and Office Complex is a building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the seat of the African Union. The main building is 99.9 meters high and has 20 floors. This makes it the tallest building in Addis Ababa. The $200 million building was funded by the Chinese government to promote international relations between the two countries. It is the second most expensive building in Africa according to records.
1. Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Alexandria, Egypt
Cost: $220 million
Architect: Snohetta
Owner: Egyptian Ministry of Education
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the largest library in the world. It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. This magnificent structure looks like a wedge-shaped disc with eleven tiers of cascades. In addition to the library facilities, the library also contains other cultural and educational functions, including a planetarium, several museums, an information science school, and conservation facilities. The building has a diameter of 160 meters and a height of up to 32 meters. At the same time, it plunges about 12 meters into the ground. The library has shelves for around 8 million books. The main reading room is 70,000 m². The Bibliotheca Alexandria is currently considered the most expensive building in Africa. It is truly a sight to behold, millions of dollars are talking!