In recent years, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained a lot of attention from researchers because of their potential applications in gas separation, storage, catalysis as well as sensing. In spite of this, further development for the actual utilization of this material is hindered mainly by its lack of ability to withstand harsh conditions. Advances over the past few years have made it possible to create MOFs with greater variability and structural properties that are more robust in nature. This paper focuses on the development of synthesis and design of MOFs so as to attain robust frameworks that are relevant for various applications. Finally, this paper also discusses the possible future directions of study for synthesizing highly durable MOFs.