United Arab Emirates

Dubai has taken 3D printing to a whole new level - literally

Camels are seen in the early morning on a beach in the Marina area of Dubai October 16, 2008. Once filled with the cacophony of cranes and construction labourers, Dubai today hums to the work of a quieter crowd. The brash Gulf emirate, renowned for extravagant real estate projects and flashy living, has turned into a city of auditors. Picture taken October 16, 2008. To match Special Report DUBAI/     REUTERS/Steve Crisp/Files    (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES  - Tags: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E69U0Z2X01

The building is 9.5 meters tall and has a total area of 640 square meters. Image: REUTERS/Steve Crisp/Files

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