Dubai Bling

TV review by Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 15+

Opulent series has materialism, gossip, and labels.

Netflix Reality TV 2022
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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Dubai Bling is a reality series (presented in both English and Arabic with subtitles) about a group of extremely wealthy people living in Dubai. There's lots of gossip and arguing, strong curse words, and occasionally things get thrown and broken during arguments. Romantic relationships, marriage, divorce, and death are themes. There's also drinking visible during meals and social functions. High-end logos like Porsche, Chanel, Versace, and others are frequently visible, and social media platforms like Instagram are referenced.

What's the Story?

DUBAI BLING is a bilingual reality series that follows a diverse group of millionaires residing in Dubai. It features Lebanese real estate mogul Zeina Khoury, Indian social media influencer Farhana Bodi, Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur Kris Fade, and British-born Iraqi fashionista Saffa Siddiqui. Rounding out the group is Saudi influencer Lojain Omran, Ebraheem Al Samadi, an American Kuwaiti business owner, Lebanese model-turned socialite Loujain Adadah, and entertainer DJ Bliss. Some were born into wealth, while others are self made. But they all are comfortable socializing in their elite circle, and showing off what their money can buy them.

Is It Any Good?

This obnoxious reality series features a group of smart, intelligent, and professional individuals showing off their extraordinary material wealth. While there are some moments that highlight what some of the cast members' jobs are like, most of the series revolves around shopping, dinners, parties, and other events. It also revolves around their interpersonal relationships, which leads to lots of gossip, especially among the women. But while Dubai Bling is unscripted, a lot of it feels staged in order to increase the drama. Some may enjoy the series as an opulent guilty pleasure, but otherwise there's just not much here.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about unscripted series that feature extremely wealthy people. What is the message that they send about wealth and the people who have it?

  • Does Dubai Bling offer a realistic portrayal of what living in Dubai is really like for most people? Does it challenge or reinforce any stereotypes about the people who live there?

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