Dubai Municipality in the UAE has issued the first licence for the construction of a private residence using 3D printing technology.
The 4m-high villa will be printed in a single session and be situated in Dubai’s Al Awir 1 neighbourhood.
Construction work on the villa has already begun and will see the use of only locally produced concrete. The project is scheduled to finish in October 2023.
These techniques support Dubai’s aims and the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy 2030 goals.
The strategy intends to raise the percentage of 3D-printed structures deployed in the UAE to at least 25% by 2030.
Dubai Municipality Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency acting CEO Mariam Al Muhairi said: “This project aims to encourage contractors, engineers, investors, and real estate developers to adopt and use technology in their building operations.
“The municipality further offers support and facilities to monitor and control the usage of this innovative technology in building and construction, in line with the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy and Decree No. (24) of 2021 Regulating the Use of Three-dimensional Printing in Construction Works in the Emirate of Dubai, which aims at increasing the percentage of buildings implemented and printed using the 3D technology by no less than 25% by 2030.”
Last year, Dubai Municipality introduced construction engineering consultancy, construction contracting, construction concrete production and several technical activities centred around 3D printing technology.
