In Dubai, people consider owning “exotic pets” (roughly translated: strange pets) such as leopards, tigers, brocade cats… as a way to flaunt money and power. This hobby only stopped when the law banning the keeping of wild animals as pets officially took effect in January 2017. Anyone found to have a wild animal as a pet will be fined $136,000. The animals people once owned will have to return to the government..

The rich in Dubai party in ways that ordinary people can hardly imagine. They are willing to rent a 5-star yacht for $ 13,000 to cruise around the coast of Dubai. Since 2014, the “7-star hotel” Burj al-Arab has leased a helipad for the rich to hold weddings and parties for $55,000. Photo: Candy Party.

Some clubs in Dubai have “heavy” annual membership fees. To join the “elite” group with businessmen and state officials, you will have to pay $ 15,000. They also have a club for horse racing enthusiasts with a membership fee of $10,000. Photo: Getty.

Gold is probably the thing that surprises many tourists when coming to Dubai. Here you can find the largest gold market in the world, the Gold Souk. The market is located on Deira Street in Dubai, stretching 1 km with more than 500 stalls. It is estimated that there are about 10 tons of gold sold in this market. Dubai also offers 24K gold massage services. The most expensive package including a manicure, massage, and face mask with 24K gold costs up to 950 USD. 

Dubai is known as the land of the rich, so the hotels here promise to make visitors feel like living “kings”. You can experience the resort at the most expensive hotel Atlantis The Palm in the world. Burj Al Arab, a “7-star” hotel, arranges a private butler on each floor to serve “God”. Additionally, they provide guests with a gold-plated iPad during their stay. Photo: Time Out.

In Dubai, visitors can also experience sitting behind racing cars from Ferrari, McLaren, or Radical on simulated Grand Pix or FIA championships.