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Abraj Al Bait – $16 billion
The Abraj al-Bait is the second most expensive building in the world, costing about $16 billion to build. It is a state-owned complex of seven skyscrapers in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Abraj al-Bait towers are a part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project, which aims to modernize the city for its pilgrims. In addition, the central hotel tower, the Mecca Clock Royal Tower, has the largest clock face in the world and is the fourth tallest building in the world and the sixth tallest freestanding structure. Also, the clock tower houses the Clock Tower Museum which is located on the top four floors of the tower.
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