Love Is Blind Habibi is here to kick off its debut season as Netflix brings Arabic culture into its stable of reality shows. The Arabic version of the dating franchise is set to premiere on October 10, 2024, exclusively on Netflix MENA(Middle Eastern and North African), and Netflix US. Netflix airs the fresh episodes generally at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST.
Love Is Blind Habibi will be a 9-episode series, and as the franchise format goes, the episodes are expected to be dropped in batches every Thursday. The show will give the fans an intriguing insight into Arabian customs, culture, local nuances, and the beautiful architectural backdrop of the metropolitan of Dubai, UAE. Netflix has been mindful of Middle Eastern audiences by incorporating the traditions and rituals of the Middle East in the modern dating show.
Netflix released the show's trailer on September 18, 2024, and introduced us to the hosts of the show, the famous Saudi TV sensation Elham Ali and her husband Khaled Saqr. The official synopsis of the trailer reads:
"Welcome to Love is Blind, Habibi! A social experiment where Arab singles look for love and get engaged before meeting face to face. Will their love win over cultural differences, careers, and family relations? Coming to Netflix, October 10."
Love Is Blind Habibi: All we know about the Arabian spin-off so far
Love Is Blind as a franchise was created by Chris Coelen in 2020, and the first season was a hit. The dating reality TV series based its concept on a social experiment where a bunch of singles were introduced to each other via pods.
The journey was long, from dating each other in pods to getting engaged, and finally walking to the altar, to take the final plunge.
The franchise has released many spin-offs including Sweden, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and more. Now it is diving into the Middle Eastern territory to lure the audiences into the bustling city of Dubai, to see who will gamble their chances at love by coming into Love Is Blind Habibi.
As the trailer suggested, the format of the show will follow a similar route, accentuating more Arabic customs to make it palatable for Middle Eastern audiences.
The trailer of Love Is Blind Habibi shows a bunch of singles entering the pods, but the official cast lineup is still to be revealed. The show has unveiled the hosts, and it seems that Elham Ali and her husband Khaled Saqr will draw in audiences with their star power. The couple had worked with Netflix on a show known as Bashar Shorts.
The show will be hitting the streamer this October. As the trailer suggests, 'Experience the world’s most famous marriages but in our way.'
Love Is Blind Habibi will debut on Netflix on October 10, 2024. Fans can stay tuned to witness the exotic Middle Eastern backdrop, along with a hint of local culture in the modern dating show.