No 5 United Arab Emirates
Gold consumption: 77.1 tons
United Arab Emirates, which is one of the biggest energy players in the world, consumed more than 77 tons of gold in 2013.
A hotel employee carries a 24-carat gold iPads in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on May 20, 2013. Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel, one of the world's most luxurious, introduces exclusive 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The 24-carat gold iPads, designed specifically for Burj Al Arab and engraved with the hotel logo, will be offered to every guest upon check-in. The guests will be able to use it as a 'virtual concierge' and - at the touch of the button - access information and use different hotel services. [Photo/dfic] |
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