27 Embarrassing Dubai Photos You Need to See

With a gross domestic product (GDP) exceeding $105 billion in 2015, folks in Dubai sure know how to flaunt their wealth. One way they do it is by owning wild exotic animals like baboons, monkeys, and lions.

Owning the most expensive exotic wildlife used to be a status symbol in Dubai, a real sign of wealth and prestige. But the government has now banned it, as many of these animals were smuggled illegally from their natural habitats. Now, anyone caught flouting the ban faces six months in the slammer or a hefty fine of $136,000.