If you want to live in the most luxurious of surroundings, with the best views in the world, you can’t do much better than an opulent skyscraper. From enormous duplex boltholes in Miami to luxurious apartments in prime London locations, here are some of the most incredible homes inside the world’s landmark superstructures.

Buyers looking to live in luxury in San Francisco should consider snapping up a classy condominium in the new 181 Fremont skyscraper. It’s luxurious from the moment you walk into the 25-feet-tall lobby, decorated with a gold leaf dome and chic banquette seating.

The 800-foot-tall tower is home to 55 luxury homes, starting with two bedroom apartments up to the full-floor grand penthouse, which costs a cool $42 million (£31m). Inside, residents can expect only the best with sweeping views of San Francisco out of floor-to-ceiling windows and bathrooms featuring Italian marble baths.

Every detail in the sumptuous apartments has been thought of, from the custom-made polished brass door handles to the delicate Italian glass cabinets in the kitchens. Each floor only has four apartments, a decision made to ensure every buyer has a corner unit, so that even when you're watching TV, the spectacular views are never far away.

As well as their luxury apartments, residents also enjoy the use of an observation terrace, a fitness centre, a library, a conference room and a yoga room.

Currently the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere, New York City’s 432 Park Avenue has impressive credentials. With a smart position on Park Avenue between 56th and 57th Street it has a distinctive, pencil-thin appearance. For residents, a dedicated concierge team provides constant service, helping with everything from dog grooming and celebrity guest appearances to art restoration and personal shopping.

The building, rising 1,396 feet into the sky, offers sweeping views of the city and beyond, from Central Park to the Atlantic Ocean. However, these views don’t come cheap and of the residences currently available prices range from $16.95 million (£12.66m) for a three-bedroom apartment, to $82 million (£61m) for a six-bedroom penthouse.

The apartments feature all the elegance of classic Park Avenue residences while adding welcome splashes of modernity such as motorised window shades. Bedrooms are spacious with dressing rooms, solid oak floors, ensuite double bathrooms and window seats providing dreamy views of the city.

The kitchens are kitted out with marble floors and countertops, Miele appliances and wine coolers and plenty of nifty touches such as double dishwashers and built-in espresso-makers. But the bathrooms are perhaps the most indulgent spot of all thanks to the freestanding tubs next to the 10-feet-tall square windows.

Few buildings have broken as many records as Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and it's certainly an address that would offer even a billionaire bragging rights. At over 2,716 feet tall and with over 160 floors, it’s not only the tallest building in the world, but the one with the highest number of storeys. Plus the super-scraper boasts the highest occupied floor and the highest outdoor observation deck in the world too.

There are 900 residences at Burj Khalifa, ranging from studios to four-bedroom suites. Located between level 19 and 108 of the skyscraper, residents enjoy impressive views of Dubai’s bright lights and desert surroundings.

But among the most coveted apartments are the Armani residences, located between levels nine to 16. These elegant homes were personally designed by Giorgio Armani and come complete with Armani furnishings and accessories.

As well as the luxuries of their own apartments, residents can enjoy the array of amenities within the building including both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spacious fitness facilities, a library and even a cigar club.

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a “vertical city” complete with 150,000 square feet of landscaped gardens, six stories of retail and dining options and of course your very own luxury residence, consider buying an apartment in Tanjong Pagar Centre, Singapore’s tallest building.

The 181 luxury apartments, named the Wallich Residence, are spread from the 39th to the 64th floors, the highest floors of the Tanjong Pagar Centre. The apartments range from one bedroom units to the penthouse, Singapore’s highest home.

While all the homes in the building are impressive, the 21,108 square feet triplex penthouse is by far the most breathtaking. Not only does it have extraordinary views over Singapore, but also a private swimming pool and a dedicated 24/7 butler. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom apartment also has its own private rooftop garden with a viewing deck. The price is on request but is rumoured to be $108 million (£60m).

A home here also comes with hotel-like facilities. There’s a private concierge service that can do everything from chartering yachts to arranging personal chefs plus a beautiful infinity pool, vertiginous observation platforms, a library, a gym and a whole range of restaurants.

Thailand’s tallest building, MahaNakhon, is not only home to seven storeys of high-end shops and restaurants and the luxurious Bangkok EDITION hotel, but is also the setting for 209 Ritz-Carlton-branded luxury residences.

The homes, which range in size from two to five bedrooms are either single-floor or duplex and sit between the 23rd and 73rd floors. The tower’s quirky pixellated shape isn’t just a fun design feature as the projections give unobstructed views of Bangkok and of the Chao Phraya River. They also allow the homes enviable oversized terraces.

The interior design draws on the heritage of Ritz-Carlton (the first hotel opened in 1911) with only the best fittings from state-of-the-art kitchen gadgets to luxurious marble bathrooms.

While the freehold apartments are of course the property of their owners, residents can still enjoy luxuries more traditionally associated with hotels. There is a 24-hour concierge, valet parking and housekeeping while the Ritz-Carlton team can also help with everything from in-residence dining to event planning.

Standing tall at 1,016 feet, the Shard is Western Europe’s tallest building and located near the river Thames at London Bridge. It’s home to a high-end selection of restaurants and bars, bright and modern offices, the Shangri-La Hotel and a handful of super-exclusive apartments.

The residential apartments are located between the 53rd and 65th floors. Unlike many buildings on this list, which offer hundreds of residences, this exclusive London building is home to only 10.

They are the highest apartments in the UK and come with all the benefits of living in the same building as the Shangri-La, as residents can order room service from the hotel and enjoy housekeeping services too. Owners would also have the first pick of the Shard's excellent restaurants and bars including Aqua Shard on the 31st floor.

All 10 apartments, two of which are duplexes, are kitted out with luxury fittings and offers 360-degree views over London. However last year there were reports that none of the residences, costing an average of $66.1 million (£50m) had been purchased five years after being built.

Once completed in 2020, Spire London, at Canary Wharf in docklands, will be the tallest residential tower in Western Europe with 67 stories and 861 residences. Current construction costs are reported to be $1 million (£800m)

The flats at Spire London are a lot more affordable than many of the others on this list, starting at $788,000 (£595k) for a one-bedroom apartment and rising for two-bedroom, three-bedroom and penthouse apartments. Flats will be stylishly but simply designed, with a neutral colour palette, stained oak timber flooring, open-plan kitchens and stone bathrooms.

Residents of the luxury building will also get full access to the facilities, which include a cinema, a library and a double-height swimming pool and hot tub. There are also open garden spaces for sunny days and a children’s play area and games room too.

Residents of Spire London will become members of The Saffron Club, a private members' club offering an entire floor of leisure activities, including a spa with private treatment rooms, a spacious gym and a lounge bar on the 35th floor.

Set to open in late 2018, the One Thousand Museum, by Zaha Hadid Architects, will be one of the most luxurious skyscrapers in the world. Homes at the lavish Miami tower vary from residences spread over half a floor, which start at $5.65 million (£4.21m), to the incredible duplex penthouse (price on application). Each residence has at least four bedrooms, with some having as many as six.

The skyscraper will offer its lucky residents the very best when it comes to facilities. As well as a rooftop helipad, a sun and swim terrace, a large spa and a double-height aquatic centre with a swimming pool, there will also be a bank-quality vault for owners to store their valuables. There is also the Sky Lounge for hosting private events, a multimedia theatre for movie screenings and presentations, and a spacious fitness centre.

And, of course, each home will feature the finest interiors and gadgets, from automated lighting and temperature control to kitchen gadgets by Gaggenau and walk-in wardrobes by luxury designer Poliform. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow residents panoramic views of the Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, while enormous terraces mean they can soak up the sun.

The floor plans for each flat range from 4,600 square feet to over 10,000 square feet, while the prized duplex penthouse is a staggering 20,000 square feet. However, while there are 83 residences on the 62 floors, there won't be any queuing for the elevators, as the high-speed lifts are controlled by smart technology.  Now read: Drink in the views at these vineyard homes.