Dubai is a city that thrives on pushing the limits of architecture. It gave the world the tallest tower, artificial islands shaped like palm trees, and now, it's rewriting the rules of luxury interiors. Proto21 3D Printing LLC & MYATA Platinum have brought the World’s Largest 3D Printed Structure (Volume) to Dubai UAE. 

It’s a breakthrough moment for the 3D printing industry and a glimpse into the future of hospitality. Dubai's hospitality industry has always been synonymous with opulence, but this project flips the script on what luxury means.  

The World’s Largest 3D Printed Structure (Volume)

The Largest 3D Printed Structure (Volume) is 13.75 m³ (485 ft³ and 996 in³) and was achieved by Proto21 3D Printing LLC and Myata Platinum Restaurant CO.LLC (both UAE) in Dubai, UAE on 25 February 2025. Source: Guinness World Records™

The world's largest 3D printed structure features an integrated Entrance Area, a cave, and wall facades, forming a single seamless masterpiece spanning approximately 100 sqm. The staircase facade reaches an impressive height of 8.6m, while the entire structure measures 15.73m in length and 6.78m in width.

“This world record is not only a milestone in Proto21's growth but also an important milestone in the evolution of 3D printing technology.” Says Arkam, the CEO of Proto21.

This architectural marvel, with its intricate design and complexity, showcases the true potential of 3D printing, achieving a level of precision and execution that would be nearly impossible with traditional construction methods.

This enormous structure is 3D Printed with the 3D Printing Farm at Proto21 consisting of 150 FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) machines. The farm operates using a network of 3D printers, each capable of printing simultaneously, producing multiple parts at once. These machines work in a coordinated manner under a centralized management system, ensuring smooth workflow, optimized material usage, and minimal downtime. This world record highlights how 3D printing farms are revolutionizing the way we create large, complex, and customized designs efficiently.

The MYATA Restaurant features 23 large amorphic 3D Printed structures (among the 23 one of them is the world largest), forming the restaurant's interior and exterior facades, as well as the VIP Rooms, caves, counters and planters. All of the 3D Printed structures are painted with sand texture finishes to give the surfaces a natural, rock-like appearance, blending cutting-edge technology with earthy, organic aesthetics. 

Design Inspiration of 3D Printed Structures at Myata

Myata’s entire layout is inspired by the fluid, ever-changing topography of sand canyons. But this isn't just an artistic statement—it's an immersive experience. 

3D Designers at Proto21 used Blender to individually apply unique 3D sedimentary designs to each plane in the architectural layout. This process was performed manually, without automation or coding, to ensure the creation of completely unique and non-repetitive designs. This was a deliberate attempt to represent nature which has long been the world's most brilliant architect. Rivers carve valleys. Wind sculpts mountains, MYATA took that principle and brought it indoors.

According to Proto21 founder Pir Arkam, the sheer complexity of the project made it one-of-a-kind, “92% of the pieces are unique, which means almost no repeats. It’s not something you can achieve with traditional manufacturing,” he says.

The dark space is illuminated with soft amber light coming from different corners. This ‘sunset’ light emphasises the complex topography of the canyon, tables, and bar counters. The primary lighting technique is complemented by various art effects, which, in some places, highlight the clouds of steam from a hookah and, in some areas, create a hypnotic halo effect.

The canyon surrounding the entrance uses the funnel principle — it narrows as if to succumb the visitor from the street into the lounge space. It is important to emphasise that visitors cannot see the restaurant’s interior from the facade or the entrance hall. Entering the main lounge hall is reminiscent of a cave: through narrow, dark passages to a large open space. No grand glass facade. No glimpse of what's inside. The mystery is the invitation.

3D Printing Scope at MYATA Restaurant

Proto21’s scope of work covered 3D Designing, Structural calculations, 3D Printing, Assemblies, Finishing, Painting and installation at site. Providing a complete turnkey solution which is the USP of Proto21 as a 3D printing service provider. The challenging nature of this project pushed the limits of what was thought possible and took more than 6 months to finish. Following are some key numbers to understand the industrial-scale of 3D Printing:

• 1,190 Square meters of 3D Printed area
• 38 cubic meters of volume 3D Printed
• 21,700+ individual 3D Printed parts
• 158 3D Printers used to complete the project in due time.
• 160,000+ Hours of 3D Printing.
• 10.2 Tons of 3D Printed material consumed

“Our initial estimations of time and scale went wrong, of course! We ran short of timelines, 3D Printers and materials… I called every supplier in the UAE and purchased all the stock of materials & machines available in the country to meet the demands of this project.” says Arkam the Founder & CEO of Proto21. ” says Arkam the Founder & CEO of Proto21. 

Proto21’s AM technologies FDM, SLA & LfAM ran nonstop for 3 months comprising the 3D Printing farm of Prusas & Bambu Labs, A fleet of KINGs SLA machines & CARACOL Heron LfAM 3D Printing Robotic Arm. 

One of the biggest advantages of robotic arm-based 3D printing is its multi-axis capabilities, which eliminate the need for extensive support structures. Additionally, these systems can print at larger scales than conventional 3D printers while maintaining high speed and precision, making it ideal for creating amorphous large structures at MYATA Restaurant.

The demand for 3D printing filaments was so extraordinary that the Proto21 suppliers had to temporarily pause other orders to keep up. Mainly for indoors PLA & PETg are used and for the outdoor facades PPGF (Polypropylene Glass fiber) is used to sustain the UAE’s summer temperature.

Dubai 3D Printing Strategy

In April 2016, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed launched the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy. This initiative aims to exploit the technology for the service of humanity and promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading hub of 3D printing technology by the year 2030. 

As a home grown company in the UAE, this project stands as a testament to Proto21 & Myata’s commitment to align with UAE’s 3D Printing Strategy. By capitalizing AM technologies and innovative solutions, We are proud to contribute to the nation’s vision of becoming a global hub for advanced manufacturing. This initiative showcases our 3D printing expertise and its role in driving industrial and sustainable transformation, supporting the UAE’s economic and technological goals.

By utilizing 3D printing technology, which can minimize waste, optimize resource consumption, and reduce emissions associated with traditional construction methods, this project directly contributes to the UAE's target of cutting 8.8 million tons of carbon emissions by the year 2030. This initiative represents a significant step towards achieving a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future for the UAE and serves as an example for other nations to follow.

The Future of 3D Printing Architecture

Imagine a world where entire buildings are designed, customized, and constructed in a matter of days, not years. This isn’t science fiction, it’s the direction we’re headed, thanks to advancements in 3D printing technology. Projects like Myata Restaurant are just the beginning.