Monday, 19 January 2015

Photos: Kids from Tehran, Iran don't ride camels, NO! They 'fly' £250,000 cars

Money, money, money always sunny, in the rich man's world....aha aha a.....all the things I could do, if I had a little money...IT'S A RICH MAN'S WORLD!!!
'Our lives aren't like Homeland or Argo!' Instagram's Rich Kids of Tehran show off their £250,000 cars, £10m homes and opulent lifestyles to attack view that 'many think we ride camels'
Lazing by pools in blazing sunshine, sipping champagne, showing off their eye-wateringly expensive watches and posing by gold-plated supercars, these young people have no problem flaunting their wealth and lavish lifestyle.
But this is not life in the luxurious hills of Hollywood – this is a rare glimpse into life for the extremely rich young people of Iran.
The Instagram account the Rich Kids Of Tehran has gained worldwide attention by revealing what life is really like for some inside the notoriously strict Islamic Republic of Iran.
No expense spared: A young woman poses in shades inside a Chevrolet Corvette, which can cost up to £250,000 when imported into Iran. The Rich Kids Of Tehran account wants to show the world the 'stuff they don't want you to see about Iran'
Welcome to the good life: A woman in an orange bikini smokes a shisha pipe as she relaxes in a private pool. The owners of The Rich Kids Of Tehran say they share the images to show the world what life in Iran is really like for the privileged elite
Persian 'princess': The country's young people are keen to share the glamour of their lavish lifestyles on social media. Their extravagant spending has attracted criticism, but has been defended by The Rich Kids Of Tehran account
Travelling in style: This young man poses in front of his helicopter, while a private jet can also be seen in the background. The Rich Kids Of Tehran account defended their spending and said: 'Wealth and the luxury always brings jealousy to some others so that is a normal thing no matter where you are in world!'
Flying high: This young man prefers to take the private plane when he travels - well he can afford it. When asked where the people featured in the feed get their money from, the person running the account replied: 'That's the billion-dollar question'
Handstand: In a beautifully maintained garden, this athletic young man performs a handstand in front of the city. The privileged young people enjoy a lavish lifestyle when compared to the majority of Iranians. The account owners said: 'People see and stereotype nations and its people based on what they hear and see on the media and it's shocking how many small-minded people exist in today's world'
Mansions: Some of the pictures reveal the inside of the luxurious homes in Tehran, which can cost around £10 million. The city's privileged young people enjoy a packed social life with parties and extravagant balls taking place weekly
Striking: The account regularly shares images of supercars - like these two Porsches (and models) - that have been uploaded. Supercars that regularly feature include Ferraris, Maseratis, Aston Martins, Audis and Mercedes
Glamour: Two young women pose for the camera as they show off their luxurious lifestyle. The Rich Kids Of Tehran account has more than 20,000 followers on Instagram and more than 11,000 likes on Facebook
Golden age: This pimped up Mercedes has been decked out in gold plating by the wealthy owner. Imported supercars are claimed to be taxed by the government by up to 40 per cent, making their costs sky rocket to around £250,000
Luxury: A high-heeled young woman climbs out of this supercar while the city lights  glitter in the background. The site owners claim there are hundreds of Porsches and Maseratis on the roads of Tehran
Champagne lifestyle: Passengers enjoy sipping Dom Perignon as they fly first class on their holidays to destinations including Paris and Dubai. Although alcohol is banned in Iran, many locals are believed to enjoy a drink when they are abroad on holidays
Striking: Women are required by law to keep their head covered in the deeply religious country that was transformed by the Iranian Revolution of 1979.The people featured are mostly in their teens and early 20s are children of Iran's upper classes, which has grown massively in recent years as the country develops
Making a splash: one young man is pictured enjoying a cartoon from his private pool.The account has defended the extravagant shows of wealth and said: 'Some rich people in Iran come from wealthy families who have been rich for generations. Others simply made their wealth by working hard'
Opulent: The social media account also reveals the lavish parties in grand buildings that are popular with young people as they spend time with friends and family
Home comforts: It looks like the Hollywood Hills, but this gated mansion is actually in Tehran and shows a different side of life to popular perception of the city. Houses can cost up to £10million in the capital of Iran
Snowboard selfie: This group of colourful characters posted a picture of themselves enjoying a snowboarding holiday. Other popular activities in the country for the super-wealthy young include golfing, going to the gym, horse riding and shopping
Summer time: Three girls lap up the summer sunshine as they pose in bikini tops and denim shorts. Many of the city's elite have private pools in their mansions where temperatures can peak at close to 40C in the summer
Fashion: Much like in the Western world, young people in Iran follow the latest fashion trends and love to get dressed up. The owner of the account posted: 'We dress Chanel, Gucci, Louboutin and Tom Ford!'


Lavish: Users share pictures of every aspect of their daily lives, with snaps showcasing what they are eating and driving. The owners of the account say that any negative comments they receive are mainly because of jealousy
Lavish: Users share pictures of every aspect of their daily lives, with snaps showcasing what they are eating and driving. The owners of the account say that any negative comments they receive are mainly because of jealousy
Fashion and fun: young women in the Islamic country love to get glammed up and frequently post pictures as they have fun on their exotic foreign holidays


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