The second season of The Real Housewives of Dubai, aired between: June 2, 2024, and September 17, 2024, continuing to star: Sara Al Madani, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan and Caroline Stanbury; plus introducing, Taleen Marie. Premiering on Bravo, this season consisted of fifteen episodes and aired to an average of 0.29 million viewers per episode.
Production[]
Production began in February 2023; and concluded in May 2023.
An exclusive "First Look" for the debut episode of the season was broadcast at BravoCon 2023; on November 3, 2023.
The show premiered over a year after filming had wrapped and the reasons explaining this broadcast lag was: since the show had, had low ratings and low viewership engagement and producers were focussing on more successful and more-seasoned The Real Housewives franchise installments. Additionally, it is theorised that the UAE government might have been involved in the production or required to approve the season before it aired due to their strict censorship and broadcasting protocol.
The 'Reunion' for the season was shot on August 8, 2024.
Just over two months later, on November 9, 2024, it was announced the show had been rested (placed "on pause" or "on hiatus"). While the show hasn’t necessarily been "cancelled", there is no plans for a third season.
Cast[]
Nina Ali
On January 30, 2023, ahead of production for the second season of The Real Housewives of Dubai, original main cast member, Nina Ali (pictured on the left), announced; via Instagram, that she had decided to leave the show to "focus on new opportunities, a new business, a new home, and new adventures". She makes 'Guest Appearances' in the eleventh and thirteenth episodes of the season.
Season 2 Returning Cast (L-R): Lesa, Sara, Caroline S, Chanel and Caroline B
Taleen Marie
In November 2023, via BravoCon, the season’s Trailer was dropped which confirmed the return of the remaining 'Housewives' from the first season (including: Sara Al Madani, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan and Caroline Stanbury) (pictured on the left), and the additions of: Taleen Marie (as a 'Housewife') (pictured on the top right) and Saba Yussouf (as a 'Friend of the Housewives') (pictured on the next paragraph’s left).
Dawn Ward
Saba Youssouf
Former The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, Dawn Ward (pictured on the right), made 'Cameos' in the seventh and thirteenth episodes; due to her connection and friendship with 'Housewife', Stanbury.
Synopsis[]
To Be Added.
Taglines[]
"The only thing old about me, darling, is my money."
"In the land of excess, I find my riches within."
"Take it from me: if you know how to stay chill, you will never get burned."
"I may be building glass houses, but you’ll never see me crack."
"The desert might be hot, but I always find the shade."
"If you’re jealous of me, that’s OK honey, I would be jealous too."
Reunion[]
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Episodes[]
| Episode Overall | Episode Number | Image | Title | Original Air Date | Ratings |
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The V.V.I.P | June 2, 2024 | 0.40 | |
| The ladies of Dubai are back and bringing the heat. Caroline Stanbury and Sergio's new home renovation puts their relationship to the test. Sara is ready to put her past behind her. Caroline Brooks brings her friend, Taleen Marie, to Lesa's "Good Weather Girls" brunch. Some of the ladies are confronted over disparaging comments they've made. | |||||
| 2 | 
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Friendship On The Rocks | June 11, 2024 | 0.33 | |
| Caroline Brooks continues to spiral over Caroline Stanbury’s comments. Chanel launches a new business venture. Taleen hosts a dinner party where Caroline Brooks doesn't mince words. | |||||
| 3 | 
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Don’t Cross The Caro-Line | June 18, 2024 | 0.31 | |
| Caroline Stanbury undergoes hypnotherapy to confront her past. Lesa tries to convince her mother to move to Dubai. Sara reluctantly goes on a double date with a new man. Michael says good riddance to Caroline Stanbury and Sergio with a farewell party, but someone is left off the guest list. | |||||
| 4 | 
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Drama Queens | June 25, 2024 | 0.32 | |
| Caroline Stanbury's new home is finally ready, but not before she and Sergio unravel from the stress of moving. Taleen's eager to get back into her fitness career full-time. Sara's new love interest is revealed. Chanel hosts a "Queens'" dinner party to celebrate the "Queens" that are in her life, but it's off with one of the ladies' heads. | |||||
| 5 | 
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A New Home and Game of Telephone | July 2, 2024 | 0.25 | |
| Sara's love interest pays a visit to Dubai. Taleen confronts Caroline Brooks over comments she made. Caroline Stanbury hosts a desert escape, but it's not the peaceful oasis she hoped for. | |||||
| 6 | 
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Deserted Friendship | July 9, 2024 | 0.28 | |
| The heat continues to rise in the desert as tensions come to a head. Sara prepares for Akin's departure and the couple defines their relationship. Caroline Stanbury struggles to balance her kids' needs with Sergio's. Caroline Brooks hosts her Son’s birthday, but some of the ladies are absent. | |||||
| 7 | 
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The Beauty and The Beggar | July 16, 2024 | 0.31 | |
| Chanel launches her Ayan Beauty collection. Caroline Brooks and Taleen appear to make amends until Taleen hears some disparaging comments. Lesa struggles with work-life balance. Caroline Stanbury hosts a housewarming dinner in her new home that takes a turn for the worse, and that she quickly comes to regret. | |||||
| 8 | 
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The Sisterhood of The Travelling Voice Note | July 23, 2024 | 0.31 | |
| Still reeling from Caroline Stanbury's housewarming, the ladies jet off to Bali, but one of the ladies is missing in action. Caroline Stanbury decides to drop a bombshell to the group. | |||||
| 9 | 
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Note To Be Trusted | August 6, 2024 | 0.31 | |
| Chanel and Lesa have a major fallout following the events at dinner. Sara guides the ladies to a spiritual experience at the Bali waterfalls. Taleen and Caroline Brooks finally discuss the elephant in the room. | |||||
| 10 | 
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Dressed To The Whines | August 13, 2024 | 0.36 | |
| On one of their final nights in Bali, Caroline Brooks, Caroline Stanbury and Taleen cause a stir by skipping dinner. Sara is put on the spot by Akin. Caroline Stanbury attempts to make peace with Chanel. Chanel finally learns her real age. | |||||
| 11 | 
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Hold Your Horses | August 20, 2024 | 0.24 | |
| As the ladies return to Dubai from their Bali getaway, Sara comes home to a disturbing revelation; Caroline Brooks hosts the ladies for a day of Polo; Sergio gives Caroline Stanbury an ultimatum on her birthday. | |||||
| 12 | 
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Serving The Tee | August 27, 2024 | 0.25 | |
| Lesa launches her new skincare line, but it leaves some of the ladies feeling uneasy. Taleen hosts a golf getaway with the ladies and their Husbands. Lesa confronts Caroline Brooks about comments she made. Taleen adds fuel to the fire. | |||||
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Best Friends For Never | September 3, 2024 | 0.28 | |
| Sara considers whether to end things with Akin. Chanel and Caroline Stanbury host a "Goodbye Dubai" party before the ladies jet off for the Summer. Lesa and Chanel have an unexpected argument that changes the courses of their friendship. | |||||
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Reunion, Part 1 | September 10, 2024 | 0.19 | |
| As the 'Reunion' kicks off, Ayan and Caroline Stanbury are still celebrating their friendship amidst tension with Lesa. Taleen and Caroline Brooks confront each other on allegations of disloyalty and lies. Caroline Stanbury clears the air about her "sugar daddy", while Taleen makes a revelation about Caroline Brooks' ex. | |||||
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Reunion, Part 2 | September 17, 2024 | 0.24 | |
| The dramatic 'Reunion' concludes as Chanel and Lesa go head-to-head on the details of the fracture of their friendship. Caroline Stanbury reveals whether or not a baby is on the way, while Sara holds Caroline Brooks accountable. Caroline Brooks and Lesa drop a bomb that no one saw coming. | |||||
Gallery[]
Promotional Photo[]
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Left To Right: Lesa, Caroline S, Chanel, Caroline B, Sara and Taleen
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Top (L-R): Lesa, Chanel and Caroline S
Bottom (L-R): Sara, Caroline B and Taleen
Chapter Card[]
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Theme Song[]
Left To Right: Taleen, Lesa, Chanel, Caroline S, Sara and Caroline B
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Confessional Interview[]
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Trailer[]
Reunion Look[]
General[]
Trivia[]
Production[]
- This is the eleventh American-produced installment of The Real Housewives franchise to produce a second season.
- Debuting in June and concluding in September, this season marked the second in the show’s history to do so; matching with the previous season’s monthly airdates.
- Standing at fifteen episodes, this became the highest-numbered season’s episode count; one episode up from the inaugural season.
- Averaging 0.29 million viewers per episode, marked a ratings-low for an average amount of viewers per season.
Casting[]
- This is the second to star all of the main cast (including: Sara Al Madani, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan and Caroline Stanbury); with the exception of Taleen Marie (who starred in her first season).
- It is the debut season too for Saba Yussouf (the first person to hold a 'Friend of the Housewives' (a recurring role), on the show).
- The departure of original main cast member, Nina Ali, makes this season the first not to star Ali. However, she returns in a 'Guest' capacity.
- Dawn Ward, from The Real Housewives of Cheshire, also appears in a 'Guest' capacity.
Opening Titles[]
- Chanel Ayan opens the intro, while having only closed the opening sequence before.
- Sara Al Madani places second in the opening intro; as she did last season. She is the only person to do this.
- Taleen Marie places third in her debut theme song.
- Both Caroline Brooks and Lesa Milan place fourth and fifth, respectively; both a place down from their debut opening positions.
- Caroline Stanbury closes the intro, while having only opened the opening titles previously.
Storylines[]
- To Be Added.
Cast Trips[]
- The cast take a trip to Bali, Indonesia; led by Sara Al Madani, which takes place during the eighth, ninth and tenth episodes of the season.
Reunion[]
- It is the second time for Chanel Ayan, to sit in the "Head Position" of a 'Reunion Sofa'.
- It is the first time for Lesa Milan, to sit in the "Head Position"; since she sat in "Second Position", in the previous season.
- It is the second time for Caroline Brooks, to sit in the "Middle Position" of a 'Reunion Sofa'.
- It is the first time for Caroline Stanbury, to sit in the "Middle Position"; since she sat in "Head Position", in her inaugural season.
- It is the second time for Sara Al Madani, to sit in the "Final Position" of a 'Reunion Sofa'.
- It is the first time for Taleen Marie, to sit in the "Final Position"; since this is her first 'Reunion'.
- Recurring cast member, Saba Yussouf, does not fly over to New York City to film for the 'Reunion'.
- It is the second time for Lesa Milan and Sara Al Madani to sit on the same 'Reunion Sofa'; whereas everyone else sits next to each other for the first time.
- It is the second time for Chanel Ayan to sit on the right of Host, Andy Cohen, but the first time for: Caroline Stanbury and Taleen Marie.
- It is the second time for Caroline Brooks to sit on the left of Host, Andy Cohen, but the first time for: Lesa Milan and Sara Al Madani.
- Like last season, the 'Reunion' spans two parts.