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Los Altos Hills, California - Los Altos Hills is a luxury town in California, which has attracted celebs like Beyoncé along with the smartest souls working in Silicon Valley.

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Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria -

North of the Nigerian capital is Maitama District, home to top bracket of society and business. Many Asian and European embassies are found here.

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Mayfair, London, UK - Famously the most expensive land in Monopoly, Mayfair is one of the most expensive districts around the world.

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Billionaires' Row, New York City - The residencies on Billionaires' Row are described as "ultra-luxury": expensive properties in the world’s tallest buildings.

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Kensington Palace Gardens, London, UK - Not just home to royalty, Kensington Palace Gardens has properties you can buy too. That said, it's probably one of the most exclusive streets in the world.

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Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France - Located in the Champs-Elysees quarter, this upscale area is home to high fashion and even higher residential prices.

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Ostozhenka, Moscow, Russia - Found in downtown Moscow, this trendy area features some luxury living, and is home to a few Russian oligarchs.

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Romazzino Hill, Sardinia, Italy - Since the '60s, this area has been a hot destination for billionaires. The multimillion-dollar neighborhood houses royal family members and Russian oligarchs.

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Chemin de Ruth, Geneva, Switzerland - Chemin de Ruth is adorned with multimillionaire mansions featuring swimming pools and sprawling gardens. A view of nearby Lake Geneva is almost worth the price.

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Paterson Hill, Singapore - Paterson Hill is a luxury cul-de-sac in Singapore. It's home to glitzy apartment complexes, like the Marq.

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Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, Nantes, France - Luxury villas line Boulevard du Général de Gaulle in Nantes.

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Avenue Princess Grace, Monaco - Every May, Monaco hosts the world's richest motorheads for the F1 Grand Prix. The Avenue Princess Grace is a choice place to live here, with luxury apartments along the waterfront.

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Pollock's Path, The Peak, Hong Kong - Atop a towering mountain, Pollock's Path is home to Hong Kong's wealthiest figures and families. The views along could be worth their multimillion-dollar price tag.

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Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa - The Cape Town suburb is home to South Africa's most expensive real estate. Its beach is rated as one of the country's best.

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Malabar Hill/Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai, India - Malabar Hill and Nepean Sea Road are two upmarket neighborhoods in Mumbai.

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Pondok Indah, Jakarta, Indonesia -

Sometimes described as the Beverly Hills of Indonesia, Pondok Indah is the top pick for upmarket housing in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Teheran-ro, Seoul, South Korea - This affluent boulevard is also known as Teheran Valley, due to its similarities with Silicon Valley. Some of South Korea's tallest skyscrapers are located here.

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Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Cinnamon Gardens was once a cinnamon plantation. These days, it's a prestigious postcode, home to the Prime Minister's Office and Independence Hall.

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Witthayu Road, Bangkok, Thailand - Also known as Wireless Road, this street is an expensive place to live in Bangkok.

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Zafaraniyeh, Tehran,, Iran - Located in the north of Tehran, this affluent neighborhood was once home to saffron traders. These days, you can find the museum of Sa'dabad Palace here, along with some flashy properties.

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Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The man-made archipelago features residential housing and accommodation. Get around on the Palm Jumeirah Monorail, and visit the famous Atlantis hotel.

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Emirates Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Emirates Hills is another affluent community that's worth knowing about in Dubai. Villas with a view of the golf course could put you back US$50 million.

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Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico - Lomas de Chapultepec is an expensive neighborhood in sprawling Mexico City. Streets are lined with mansions, and Google Mexico is headquartered here.

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Bridle Path, Toronto, Canada - One of Toronto's upscale neighborhoods is Bridle Path, a secluded neighborhood surrounded by parks and the Don River Valley.

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Darling Point, New South Wales, Australia - This harbor-side neighborhood is home to the Cruising Yacht Club, and other notable residencies.

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Oriental Bay, Wellington, New Zealand - Oriental Bay is one of Wellington's most exclusive areas, with a population of just over 1,000.

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Avenida Vieira Souto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The expansive Avenida Vieira Souto is a long street in Rio De Janeiro. It's also home to some of the country's most expensive residencies.

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Lo Barnechea/La Dehesa, Santiago, Chile -

Lo Barnechea is a Santiago commune which contains upscale neighborhoods like La Dehesa.

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