29 shameless photos of Dubai that will amaze you

Dubai is synonymous with luxury cars, and the Mercedes-Benz brand is highly prized for both its elegant design and its high price. Saudi Prince Al-Walid bin Talal, one of the richest people in the world, has adorned his Mercedes with over 300,000 diamonds, worth approximately €4.4 million. This striking example shows that there are no limits in Dubai when it comes to customizing cars and displaying wealth.

These luxury vehicles exert a special attraction on tourists from other countries. Of course, you can admire the latest models from world-renowned brands in Dubai's luxurious shopping malls—and you might even be lucky enough to spot a diamond-encrusted Mercedes.

Dubai is a Muslim city where women are required to dress modestly. Nevertheless, the city also demonstrates a high degree of tolerance towards foreign cultures. The following image perfectly describes this cultural clash: a woman sunbathes in a bikini while another swims in a traditional abaya.

This city combines a diverse mix of conservative Muslim beliefs and Western ideas. However, it is still recommended to dress modestly to respect the culture of the place you are visiting. Nevertheless, some people choose to live and represent their own culture.

With a gross domestic product (GDP) of over $105 billion in 2015, Dubai residents know exactly how to flaunt their wealth. One way to do this is by owning exotic wild animals such as baboons, monkeys, and lions.

For a long time, owning the most expensive exotic wild animals was a symbol of wealth and prestige in Dubai. However, the government has now banned this practice because many of these animals were illegally smuggled from their natural habitats. Anyone violating the ban now faces six months in prison or a fine of $136,000.

In Dubai, everything seems to glitter and sparkle, even the cupcakes. This particular cupcake costs over $1,000 and holds the record as the world's most expensive cupcake.

This delicious and expensive cupcake is called "The Golden Phoenix" and is made with high-quality Italian cocoa, Ugandan vanilla beans, and, of course, 23-carat gold. Before you splurge on this extraordinary cupcake, however, you might want to think twice, because afterward, you'll have a hard time going back to regular cupcakes. Suddenly, everything else will seem too plain and uninteresting.

In Dubai, almost anything can be gold-plated, even your car. If your huge house, yachts, and collection of exotic wildlife aren't enough to attract attention, your gold-plated car will surely solve the problem and draw everyone's attention.

Of course, the shiny, gold-plated car may push other drivers aside and even cause slight glare. But the only thing you really need to worry about is showing off your wealth and love of luxury on the road.

These rare desert tortoises are hard to find and are an endangered species. They're also not particularly friendly towards humans. But as we already know, the people of Dubai have a penchant for exotic pets. Whether they're wild cats like tigers and leopards or domestic animals like these tortoises.

Look at this man impressively flaunting his wealth. He owns a total of eight such desert tortoises. These puny, sturdy creatures were even stacked on top of each other just to get the perfect photo.