Ridiculous,

173m for three people.

What a twat.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/8063385/Indias-richest-man-Mukesh-Ambani-moves-into-630m-home.html

Ikea flat packs!

:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke: wtf??? and 630 million??? It must have one hell of an interior then...

Thats a UNFINISHED Pic of ANTILIA there......its a beautiful scraper with super interiors...

I dont think its ugly .. its special in a way.. but its indeed ridiculous that its only for 3 people..

Its for 6 family members and 400 supporting staff which includes his security personals and his servants.....

He is 4th Richest man in the world....and Interiors are ULTRA ULTRA LUXURIOUS......with all the best in the world facilities....

Its for 6 family members and 400 supporting staff which includes his security personals and his servants.....

He is 4th Richest man in the world....and Interiors are ULTRA ULTRA LUXURIOUS......with all the best in the world facilities....
Go to hell.

Gross building.

what??? 400 supporting staff for only 6people ? wtf?
thats ridiculous!"ULTRA ULTRA LUXURIOUS" is stupid IMO

That is obscene...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/Ambani_house_mumbai.jpg

That rubbish makes me wanna puke! Disgusting, on many levels, or should I say all levels!

that is really dry

Its for 6 family members and 400 supporting staff which includes his security personals and his servants.....

He is 4th Richest man in the world....and Interiors are ULTRA ULTRA LUXURIOUS......with all the best in the world facilities....

A classic case of money doesn't buy him class and good taste.

It looks like it's surrounded by slums. I guess we could call him a slum lord then?

Slumdog billionaire.

The building is not horrible BUT IT IS RIDICULOUS A MAN SPEND ALL HIS MONEY IN A BUILDING ONLY FOR HIS FAMILY AND HIS STAFF WHEN INDIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD HAS WORSE PROBLEMS WHY DIDN'T HE BUILD A BIG MANSION AND THE MONEY OF THE BUILDING COULD BE USED FOR BUILD POPULAR HOUSES IN MUMBAY,BUILD HOSPITALS IN AFRICA,SCHOOLS IN PAKISTAN WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF......UNTIL SOCIAL PROJECTS IN BRAZIL

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

I actually quite like the building itself, however its purpose is obscene.

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

THANK HARRY T FOR THIS

I like hairy chest.

Why isn't the Indian Press all over this for its vulgar and obscene display of self-indulgent wealth in a country where millions are homeless and dying of starvation every day? I suppose they think he's a great philanthropist because he employs 400 staff...
The building isn't ugly so much in itself as in what it represents.

Possibly still in celebration of 2nd place in Commonwealth Games. Or he is the richest man in Asia. A proud achievement. Bl Chinese.

If the building had a normal purpose it would be great.

Humnn....It's actually due to show off fight or ego fight between these 2 brothers Anil & Mukesh....

Have heard that his brother Anil too will be joining in...!!! One more huge and a better skyscraper on its way in India.....and knowing Anil Ambani....it will be more futuristic and something special...


And guys if you talk about them investing in some social cause...yes they are..to your disappointment..

Mukesh and Anil both have opened many orphanages , Schools and give free education to people who cannot afford one....Adopting kids etc etc.....


So know their history before launching on them....

offcourse they are not as good when it comes to the other GIANT TATA.....that guy has spend half of his fortune donating in educational research...Building schools in villages...creating employment in rural area's ...helping the medical industry etc etc etc....


Mukesh Ambani is spending alot on nonsense thing..like getting the most expensive IPL team..Mumbai Indians.....this 27 level skyscraper....etc etc...But you forget that RELIANCE Industries in India & Abroad has created huge number of jobs...

Tax deductions for charitable donations. Win-win situation nevertheless.

"Designed" on the back of a napkin over a very brief business lunch?

Over a banana leaf.

:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke: wtf??? and 630 million??? It must have one hell of an interior then...

The 630million GBP (or ~ 1billion USD) is only the VALUE...not the cost.
It only cost ~80million to build. The additional value is due to increases in values in Mumbai and, of course, valuations/appraisals are only estimates.

The building is not horrible BUT IT IS RIDICULOUS A MAN SPEND ALL HIS MONEY IN A BUILDING ONLY FOR HIS FAMILY AND HIS STAFF WHEN INDIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD HAS WORSE PROBLEMS WHY DIDN'T HE BUILD A BIG MANSION AND THE MONEY OF THE BUILDING COULD BE USED FOR BUILD POPULAR HOUSES IN MUMBAY,BUILD HOSPITALS IN AFRICA,SCHOOLS IN PAKISTAN WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF......UNTIL SOCIAL PROJECTS IN BRAZIL

He didn't spend all of his money. He's worth something like $29 billion. Assuming he paid $77 million (which is what has been cited as the true cost), that means he paid only 2.655% of his net worth on this property.

I actually quite like the building itself, however its purpose is obscene.

Why isn't the Indian Press all over this for its vulgar and obscene display of self-indulgent wealth in a country where millions are homeless and dying of starvation every day? I suppose they think he's a great philanthropist because he employs 400 staff...
The building isn't ugly so much in itself as in what it represents.


To the two above:

While it is a bit extreme and self-indulgent, I don't really buy the feigned outrage. Are we really supposed to expect any wealthy person to become personally responsible for all of the societal ills like homelessness and starvation? While I think it is good (and perhaps there is a bit of moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate) if they do, we can't crucify a guy because he wants to build himself a nice house with money that he earned.

When is the last time you bought something for yourself when you could have used the money to feed someone?

I think the Indian caste system is absolutely disgusting. Its got the most limited social stratification system.

So many people are stuck in poverty because of traditional ways. At least China has raised a bulk of its lower class into middle class.

Adopting kids etc etc.....




All 3 of them.

lol@fake outrage. Your entire country is a giant fortress to keep poor people out.

lol@fake outrage. Your entire country is a giant fortress to keep poor people out.
As opposed to most wealthy Western countries, who accept povos with open arms? I think not.

Australia is lucky enough to have more people willing to move then the government allows. It therefore makes sense to take the ones who will do best for the country rather than ones who may put a strain on services.

To the two above:

While it is a bit extreme and self-indulgent, I don't really buy the feigned outrage. Are we really supposed to expect any wealthy person to become personally responsible for all of the societal ills like homelessness and starvation? While I think it is good (and perhaps there is a bit of moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate) if they do, we can't crucify a guy because he wants to build himself a nice house with money that he earned.

When is the last time you bought something for yourself when you could have used the money to feed someone?

You are missing the point. To me it's all about context. I think with that level of wealth, construction a building with 600 personal staff is simply over indulgent and excessive, especially in the context of a country with such poverty like India, its just crude. Another example is that Arabian Sheik who has placed an order for an A380.

There is a difference between building yourself a nice house, and construction a 150m+ tower.

^That's 600 jobs right there. Far more useful than charity work.

Yup, Maratha......nice point...600 jobs created....

Yup, Maratha......nice point...600 jobs created....

Lol, he guy's practically a saint! So good of him to employ 600 people to clean up after him, I'm sure he's got someone who sole job is to wipe his ass. I think even the maharaja's showed more restraint.

It would be obscene in a western country (imagine this tower on the skyline of say, Perth). It's particularly obscene in a country with so much poverty like India.

Not sure why you feel compelled to defend the guy, no one gets that rich without screwing a lot of people over.

Course no ones says you can't have nice things in life, but at some point, after you are beyond rich and beyond filthy rich, do you maybe just maybe stop to think 'hey, maybe I'm being a little bit of an a-hole here and might make this a little bit less in your face'.

Nice view from the roof though:

http://visoesdofuturo.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/mumbai-slums.jpg?w=490

http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/091119-children3-hmed-1p.grid-6x2.jpg

Lol, he guy's practically a saint! So good of him to employ 600 people to clean up after him, I'm sure he's got someone who sole job is to wipe his ass. I think even the maharaja's showed more restraint.

It would be obscene in a western country (imagine this tower on the skyline of say, Perth). It's particularly obscene in a country with so much poverty like India.

Not sure why you feel compelled to defend the guy, no one gets that rich without screwing a lot of people over.

Nice view from the roof though:

http://visoesdofuturo.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/mumbai-slums.jpg?w=490

http://savingearth.co.cc/images/content/others/india/dharavi-industry.jpg



Sir, You need to know the history of this guy before saying this.....

His Father, Dhirubhai Ambani..was a great man...he solely lifted millions from lower class to middle class with his business strategy...He is a very respected man in this country.....Again Ambani's are not as good as the TATA's still they has over a million employees ...and they are paid handsomely..

Anyways this building is still not finished...wait for 2 more months to get the final view.....and guys seriously what do you think...

Are INDIANS dying of starvation....we are poor...we don't have money to feed ourself.....stop being a stereotype....India does have the strongest middle class...and poverty level are coming down fast.....

ahhh come out of the decade old world guys..seriously...!!!

and for god sake stop trusting these media reports...they just exaggerate to sell their stuff..!!! India is the fastest growing economy .....with continuously improving infrastructure all over its cities....

You saw Delhi does feel different from say what it was decade ago...CWG2010..!!!

anyways not defending this guy for spending so much when not needed...and surrounding this scraper are no slums.....ALTAMOUNT ROAD is one of the costliest address in the whole world...He from his rooms will get the complete and clear view of the Arabian Sea....

Well if you have that much money though you give more to charity, Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are asking billionaires to give half of what they own to charity, and they are expanding this to India http://givingpledge.org/ (this still leaves everyone comfortably filthy rich). When this guy does that I'll respect him, he's got 29 billion so I'm sure he could spare a buck or two and still be able to afford to supersize at McDonalds.

Lol, he guy's practically a saint! So good of him to employ 600 people to clean up after him, I'm sure he's got someone who sole job is to wipe his ass. I think even the maharaja's showed more restraint.

It would be obscene in a western country (imagine this tower on the skyline of say, Perth). It's particularly obscene in a country with so much poverty like India.

Not sure why you feel compelled to defend the guy, no one gets that rich without screwing a lot of people over.

Course no ones says you can't have nice things in life, but at some point, after you are beyond rich and beyond filthy rich, do you maybe just maybe stop to think 'hey, maybe I'm being a little bit of an a-hole here and might make this a little bit less in your face'.

Nice view from the roof though

Wot he said

You wouldn't want to be the one to construct a building blocking his view...

This thread is reaching epic levels of retardation. I won't even try to correct all the ridiculous BS being bandied about in this thread but just a couple of things..

Those whinging about caste system - the Ambanis are not from a privileged background (or caste). If anything, their story is an example of how someone with very humble origins can achieve anything. If this were government money, the outrage would be justified but it's wealth that he has created and he has every right to spend it whichever way he wants to (after paying the requisite taxes). The company is involved in charity as well like most big industrial houses in India, but ultimately, charity is a choice not an obligation.

Still a crap building tho... and yep Slumdog Billionaire lol

Why isn't the Indian Press all over this for its vulgar and obscene display of self-indulgent wealth in a country where millions are homeless and dying of starvation every day? I suppose they think he's a great philanthropist because he employs 400 staff...
The building isn't ugly so much in itself as in what it represents.

Apparently they had a go at him for being an introvert and not showing off more. I guess he shut them up:)

I think this whole idea is stupid. What exactly does such an extravagant, tasteless display of wealth achieve? Employing 600 menial staff doesn't achieve anything or create a legacy.

Sure, he has money and can spend it however he likes but this for one is just not a good way to go about it. There's no grace in it at all. Look at billionaires like Warren Buffet or Carlos Slim - they don't go around parading their wealth but actually pride themselves on their frugality.

I actually kinda like it...

Who cares how much it cost? It's his money, he can do as he pleases.

I for one like it :)
If I had that much money I'd do the same thing!
I'd love to own my own skyscraper! it would be insane!

location isnt that great though :)

You can still sign up to be one of the 600 maids. I'm sure he would allow an expat to be a live-in.

Not sure why you feel compelled to defend the guy, no one gets that rich without screwing a lot of people over.


Well said! Now you know how your fortress country got rich.

^
Cant please everyone now can we.

The building is not horrible BUT IT IS RIDICULOUS A MAN SPEND ALL HIS MONEY IN A BUILDING ONLY FOR HIS FAMILY AND HIS STAFF WHEN INDIA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD HAS WORSE PROBLEMS WHY DIDN'T HE BUILD A BIG MANSION AND THE MONEY OF THE BUILDING COULD BE USED FOR BUILD POPULAR HOUSES IN MUMBAY,BUILD HOSPITALS IN AFRICA,SCHOOLS IN PAKISTAN WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF......UNTIL SOCIAL PROJECTS IN BRAZIL

:doh: Shows that you know nothing teen guy...

If I had my own skyscraper it would certainly not be in India! New York, London or some other alpha city :D

If I had my own skyscraper it would certainly not be in India! New York, London or some other alpha city :D
+ 1


One word to describe this man and his building: Disgusting! :bash:

If he is so rich and kind surely he wouldve realized what he is doing is a waste and an embrassement to India, moreover it just paints an ugly mental picture of India and its people for foreigners!

^^ who cares of what you say....change your mindset first...

^^ who cares of what you say....change your mindset first...

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to be honest, I dont think it's super ugly :D
anyway.. ok its not a building I like to see for only 3 people.. then again.. I have seen uglier skyscrapers..

Still awful looking but meh...

I personally like this building, has an interesting design
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01739/Ambani-460_1739069c.jpg
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/