Each cupcake costs AED3,700 (approx $1000) not the whopping $27,000 mentioned here... as mentioned in the source quoted in the same article- The National: "The Golden Phoenix, which is made using 23-carat edible gold sheets, sells for Dh3,700 at the Bloomsbury store in Dubai Mall"

At least people behind this ridiculous cup cake, came to their senses....The very first time I read this article I was really shocked I even thought I miss read the figure but a big NO- its true 27,000 dollars, enough to pay the whole army of starving children. I salute the idea of donation but if they can give all the proceeds not just half of it much better. Lets spread the spirit of giving and sharing not just because its Ramadan but we should do that everyday in our own little way............

Not really impressed with the product, I use 24 k gold all the time in my pastrys& cakes. I can promise you I dont make a $13,500 profit on anything . They would impress me more if the full $27,000 went to the UN food program. I like the Idea of feeding children and charity, but sounds to me like someone is selling this cup cake to make vast profit for themselves in the guise of a giving heart.

Certainly. And I have faced it. We can communicate on this theme.