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- Dubai is now home to the largest 3D-printed building ever constructed.
- The city has a track record of building extravagant landmarks to entice visitors, and it's also home to the world's tallest building.
- The 3D-printed office building was an engineering feat, using only three workers and one printer. The city plans to have one quarter of all buildings built with 3D printing by 2030.
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Dubai is known as a city of opulence that constantly tries to outdo other tourist destinations.
With the largest population in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai already has the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which stands 2,717 feet tall, or 160 stories.
Now, the city has become the site of a new architectural feat: the largest 3D printed building in the world. The building will be used for administrative purposed by the municipality.
These photos show how the construction of this innovative structure came together.