The Real Housewives of Dubai, abbreviated RHODubai, is an American reality television that premiered on Bravo since June 1, 2022. Developed as the eleventh installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it has aired two seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1]
In November 2023, it was confirmed that the second season would premiere in 2024, with Taleen Marie joining the series as the newest housewife.[5] The second season aired from June 2 to September 17, 2024.[6] Newcomer Saba Yussouf joined as an official "friend of the housewives".[7]Dawn Ward of The Real Housewives of Cheshire made a guest appearance during the seventh and thirteenth episode. Former housewife Ali made guest appearances during the eleventh and thirteenth episode.
In November 2024, Bravo placed the series on hiatus.[8]
Reception to the series has been generally negative with praise to the graphic depictional portrayals of the Dubai architectural wonders but the presentation of the show being lopsidedly devoid of being factoring in Islamic legal restrictions and values, merely briefly mentioning the said technicalities with attention being overly centering around Chanel Ayan with dialogue seeming to be "rehearsed one-liners" although it's been admitted, "The relevant authorities are not responsible and do not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the show. The primary purpose of this series is to entertain" with initial announcement of the series bringing controversy of filming in a country with laws infringing against homosexualityand women's rights.[9][10][11][12][13]
