Longtime fans of Love Is Blind have seen singles from the US, UK, Mexico, Brazil.
Now, for the first time, men and women from the Arab world will be joining Love Is Blind Habibi.
Its the inaugural unscripted dating series on Netflix set in the United Arab Emirates.
The concept remains unchanged: singles embark on a series of “blind” dates in separate pods, hoping to discover their soulmates.
Couples only meet in person after getting engaged, then spend four weeks putting their relationship to the test in the real world.
On their wedding day, they must decide if the emotional bond they developed in the pods is strong enough to endure a lifetime, or if external influences like appearance, finances, and family will lead them to part ways for good.
Meet the inaugural cast of Arab singles on a quest to find their life partner.
Who’s in the Love Is Blind Habibi cast?
The singles on Love Is Blind Habibi hail from various parts of the Arab region, including Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Iraq, with many currently residing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The men participating in the dating experiment include; Ali, a 35-year-old blogger from UAE; Ammar a 30-year-old Dentist; Chafic a 27-year-old Entrepreneur; Karim a 33-year- old Businessman; Khatab a 32-year-old Architect and music producer; Mido a 39-year-old Real Estate Consultant.
Others include; Mohammed a 36-year-old Marketing and brand manager; Rakan a 33-year-old Entrepreneur; Rami a 30-year-old Sales Manager in Export; Simo a 34-year-old Retail Business owner from Morocco.
Similarly, the women participating include; Al-Jawhara a 38-year-old Lifestyle Influencer; Asma a 33-year-old Regional Marketing Manager, Dounia a 24-year-old Content Creator; Hajar a 29-year-old Project Owner; Karma a 29-year-old Business Owner; Noor a 29-year-old Model; Safa a 37-year-old Financial Manager; Sarah a 35-year-old Real Estate agent; Shereen a 34-year-old Entrepreneur and Yasmin a 30-year-old HR manager.
How is Love Is Blind Habibi different from Love Is Blind?
The long-running dating experiment has been tailored to showcase the unique traditions of various countries in the Arab region.
Viewers will witness singles engaging in their culture’s pre-wedding customs, including katb al-kitab ceremonies and henna night celebrations for the brides-to-be.
Given that cohabitation before marriage is not common in many parts of the Arab world, the show will also provide insight into the couples’ separate home lives and the involvement of their families in the engagement process.
Where is the series filmed?
The episodes were shot in Lebanon, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, with the pods situated in the UAE.
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