Wealthy Withdrawals

Dubai’s knack for luxury took a shiny turn with the unveiling of the world’s first gold ATM. This isn’t your average piggy bank – it’s a bona fide gold bar dispenser! Revealed with grand fanfare at Abu Dhabi’s “Emirates Palace Hotel” in May 2010, the machine started attracting enthusiasts in droves within just minutes of its debut.

No, it’s not a mirage in the desert but a German-engineered marvel. Ever-changing like the desert sands, it displays live rates and lets guests withdraw golden nuggets in one, five, or ten-gram bars. If ATMs could have a personality, this one would surely have a Midas touch.