Bravo is expanding the Real Housewives franchise internationally for the first time as the United Arab Emirates will become its eleventh location in the franchise with new series, The Real Housewives of Dubai.
The network officially confirmed the news via social media. Executive producer and Real Housewives reunion host, Andy Cohen, opened up about the new series.
“Everything’s bigger in Dubai, and I couldn’t be more excited to launch Bravo’s first international Housewives series in a city I’ve been fascinated by for years, with an outstanding group of friends as our guides,” says executive producer Andy Cohen.
Pack your bags for Bravo's first original international Housewives franchise, The Real Housewives of Dubai! ✈️ 🌴 🇦🇪 Bravoholics, we're leaving the hashtag up to YOU! We'll be using the hashtag that gets the most votes and announcing the winner on Friday!
— Bravo (@BravoTV) November 2, 2021
Additionally, the network left it to the fans to determine the official show hashtag. By using Twitter Conversation Cards, fans voted for either #RHODubai or #RHODXB. However, the winning hashtag is #RHODubai.
Is that a mirage? Nope - just the official Real Housewives of Dubai hashtag winner as voted by YOU! 👀🌴🐫 pic.twitter.com/zaKIakLnE5
— Bravo (@BravoTV) November 5, 2021
Bravo stamps its passport and heads to “The City of Gold” as the network expands its popular franchise with a series greenlight for “The Real Housewives of Dubai.” The series format has been sold around the world, but this marks the network’s first original international iteration. Premiering next year as the 11th city in the franchise, the series highlights a group of women navigating their relationships, careers, and supremely lavish and ultra-wealthy lifestyles in the United Arab Emirates. With the desert paradise of Dubai as the backdrop, this billionaire’s playground is known for its over-the-top opulence, jaw-dropping modern architecture and wild nightlife scene. Whether they’re coasting on a private plane, running their own empires or hosting on a private island, these glamourous, successful women are ready to serve up scorching hot drama and unexpected twists.
“Everything’s bigger in Dubai, and I couldn’t be more excited to launch Bravo’s first international Housewives series in a city I’ve been fascinated by for years, with an outstanding group of friends as our guides,” says executive producer Andy Cohen.
“The Real Housewives of Dubai” is produced by Truly Original with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Jamie Jakimo, Brandon Panaligan, Glenda Cox and Chelsey Stephens serving as executive producers. Andy Cohen also serves as an executive producer.
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