Where wealth lives
A prestigious, luxurious, and exclusive lifestyle often comes with an affluent address.
Globally, certain streets and stretches of land have earned distinguished reputations for housing ultra-exclusive, high value residential properties. These iconic corridors are celebrated not only for their luxury but also for their opulence, influence and rich history.
Here’s a look at some of the world’s most exclusive enclaves that only the wealthiest can call home.
New York City
Popularly known as Billionaires’ Row, 57th Street in Manhattan, New York City, is lined with a cluster of towering luxury buildings built in the past decade.
Located at the southern end of Central Park, this area is home to some of the most expensive homes ever sold, including the $238-million penthouse purchased by Citadel hedge fund founder Ken Griffin. Many of these apartments are housed in skyscrapers that push the boundaries of engineering and architecture, earning them the moniker “pencil towers.”
Notable properties along this famed corridor include One57, Central Park Tower and 111 West 57th Street.
According to 2025 reports, a quadplex apartment in Manhattan’s 111 West 57th Street—the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere built on the site of a former Steinway & Sons store—broke price records when it was listed at $110 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in New York City.
Monaco
Monaco is synonymous with luxury, and Avenue Princesse Grace—named after American actress Grace Kelly, who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956—is one of its most historic and prestigious stretches.
This 1.25-mile waterfront street in the Larvotto district is renowned for its concentration of high-end residential buildings and is home to some of the wealthiest people on the planet.
In 2008, The Wealth Bulletin ranked Avenue Princesse Grace as the most expensive street in the world, with an average price of $17,750 per square foot, surpassing Severn Road in Hong Kong and Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Today, while it remains a prestigious address, Avenue Princesse Grace is no longer among the priciest streets globally, nor even in Monaco itself.
Still, owning property here is more than just an investment as the affluence of the address is a statement of status and wealth.
London
The Bishops Avenue in London is often considered the British version of Billionaires’ Row and is recognized as one of the most exclusive addresses in Great Britain.
For a century, it has attracted some of the country’s wealthiest individuals and has been home to the urban elite since the early 20th century. Business leaders, film stars, royalty, and even presidents have chosen to reside along this sloping road, just a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath.
Having an address at Bishops Avenue automatically implied wealth and power. But an investigation in 2014 showed that approximately one third of the estates here are unoccupied. This is because many owners use the homes to “park their money,” so to speak, viewing the properties as investments rather than residences.
Recently, several plots are being turned into multiple homes, with luxury apartments replacing the monolith mansions. The latest to be launched is Bishops Avenue Gardens, a development of 36 two- to four-bedroom residences priced between £2.5 million and £8.8 million.
Singapore
For a city-state like Singapore where land is limited but in demand, the exclusivity of Nassim Road dictates its opulence.
Home to Singapore’s ultra-prime real estate, Nassim Road hosts some of the city’s wealthiest residents, who live in exclusive “good class bungalows”—the most coveted housing type in the country—as well as in luxurious modern developments, prime condominiums and other high-end landed properties.
The historic avenue is home to some of Singapore’s elite, including Asian royalty, businessmen, celebrities, wealthy expat families, and global tech entrepreneurs. Numerous embassies in Singapore are also located here.
Hong Kong
Tradition meets luxury on Pollock’s Path at The Peak, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent residential addresses. It was ranked the most expensive street in the world in 2013, according to a study by Billionaire.com using data from real estate consultancy Knight Frank.
Sitting atop Hong Kong’s prestigious Victoria Peak, Pollock’s Path offers breathtaking skyline views and properties that command staggering prices of around $120,000 per sqm.
Historically, the Peak was regarded as the most prominent location where only the tycoons could own property. Due to the building height restriction, most properties here are townhouses and low-rise units along with several exclusive detached houses, all enjoying exquisite harbour or South Island sea views.
Sources: Inquirer Archives, scmp.com, retalkasia.com, monacopulse.com, businessinsider.com, thesuperprime.com
