Top 10 consumers of gold in the world

Updated: 2014-05-13 07:23 (chinadaily.com.cn)

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]