29 shameless photos of Dubai that will amaze you

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.