The Citizen (KZN)

The rich live it up in Dubai Bling

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Nowhere says glamour like Dubai. When one in 100 residents is a millionair­e, they all want to reach the highest level of the ladder. In this reality-docusoap competitio­n arises and problems hit. Drama and tension galore!

The predominan­tly Arab group of friends are from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait and Iraq plus expats from India and Australia, who all call Dubai home.

Playing an instrument­al role in the success of these individual­s, Zeina Khoury left Lebanon and became chief executive of a luxury real estate empire. She is the link connecting the social circle together. Can they all stay on her good side?

One of the most recognisab­le faces on Saudi TV, Lojain Omran welcomes fans to behind-thescenes of her glamorous life, boasting a wardrobe of gowns, jewels and accessorie­s. But there is more to Omran than meets the eye.

Kris Fade, radio host and entreprene­ur, is beginning a new chapter with bride-to-be Brianna Ramirez. Can they balance the demands of wedding planning, raising a family and managing their work schedules, without alienating their friends?

Businessma­n and Kuwaiti Ebraheem Al Samadi has built a flourishin­g floral firm. But will his relationsh­ips with the rest of the social circle fare as well when faced with his blunt honesty?

Farhana Bodi, social media influencer, shares her lavish life of high-fashion, jet-set holidays and events with her 1.4 million followers. Can Bodi keep the social circle on side when the phones are down and there are no more filters to hide behind?

Spurning tradition and chasing his passion all the way to global fame, is Emirati DJ Marwan Al-Awadhi, better known as DJ Bliss and his wife, vivacious vlogger Danya Mohammed, AKA Diva Dee. Can open and honest communicat­ion bring them even closer? Born and raised in London and of Iraqi descent,

Dubai Bling

Safa Siddiqui is a housewife with ambitions to bring her unusual fashion designs to life in her own collection. She has the full support of Fahad, her husband. Can they achieve their goals together?

The newest arrival is Lebanese socialite Loujain Adadah. Will the bling city be the fresh start she wants.

Whether you love them or love to hate them, the characters of Dubai Bling bring the luxury of the city to life.

 ?? ?? is produced by Different Production­s and premiered on Netflix on 27 October.
is produced by Different Production­s and premiered on Netflix on 27 October.

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