Bravo stopped production of The Real Housewives of Dubai on November 7, 2024, following the completion of its second season. The network informed cast members Chanel Ayan, Sara Al Madani, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan, Caroline Stanbury, and Taleen Marie about the programming change two days before the public announcement. The show wrapped its final episode in September 2024, marking the end of its 2022-2024 run.
This change follows Bravo's recent programming decisions affecting Summer House: Martha's Vineyard and Winter House. The Real Housewives of Dubai made television history in June 2022 as Bravo's first direct international production in The Real Housewives franchise.
The show, filmed across Dubai's luxury venues and private residences, captured social events, family moments, and business ventures of its cast members. Cast member Caroline Brooks confirmed the news through social media after initial speculation about the show's future circulated in October 2024.
Real Housewives of Dubai stops production after Season 2
The programming shift comes after Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 aired its complete second season in fall 2024. During its run from 2022 to 2024, the show maintained consistent viewership numbers. The series documented the lives of prominent Dubai socialites and businesswomen across two seasons, with filming locations spanning luxury establishments and private residences throughout Dubai.
Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 star Caroline Brooks made several public statements regarding the show's status. On October 22, Brooks posted a message on social media platform X saying:
"Not sure where all of these #RHODubai rumors are coming from. Bravo hasn’t announced anything and our ENTIRE cast hasn’t been told anything. So I thought I might share that since there are people “teasing” and “debunking” rumors. Just saying it’s giving THIRSTY calm down."
She added that speculation about the show's future remained premature at that time.
After Bravo confirmed the pause, Brooks returned to social media with an updated statement. Her message addressed previous discussions about the show's status, saying:
"This aged well…#RHODubai Ladies, don’t debunk things and make false announcements to mislead people. Girls speaking about “shakeups” and all of the debunking, was.. well.. interesting to watch on my timeline. I TOLD YOU"
Season 2 key developments
The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 brought multiple cast changes. Original cast member Nina Ali, 45, stepped away from her main role before the second season started filming. While Ali moved from main cast status, she appeared briefly as a guest during season two episodes. The production team brought in Taleen Marie as a new main cast member to maintain the show's dynamic.
Additionally, Saba Yussouf joined the second season lineup as a "friend of the housewives," adding new perspectives to existing cast relationships. The season featured expanded coverage of Dubai locations and social events compared to its first year, with filming taking place across various high-end venues throughout the city.
Current status
Following the production pause announcement, RHODubai's cast members have moved forward with individual projects. Main Real Housewives of Dubai cast member Chanel Ayan will appear as a contestant on Peacock's The Traitors Season 3, scheduled to premiere on January 9, 2025.
The pause announcement marks the third major programming change for Bravo in 2024, following similar decisions for other shows. Previous Bravo series have experienced similar pauses, including The Real Housewives of Miami, which returned to screens in 2021 after an eight-year break from its 2013 pause.
The show's final season featured significant cast developments before the pause. Caroline Stanbury and Chanel Ayan transformed their relationship from season one conflicts to friendship during the Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2. This shift occurred after a shared car ride back to Dubai, leading to personal conversations about their families.
Stanbury, who shares three children with ex-husband Cem Habib, connected with Ayan, mother to son Taj with husband Chris Pillott.
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The season's final episodes showcased evolving dynamics among cast members. While Stanbury and Ayan found common ground, their friendship created new tensions with other cast members. Lesa Milan addressed these changes during the season, expressing her perspective on the shifting relationships within the group.
The Real Housewives of Dubai maintained its focus on Dubai's social scene through its final episodes, featuring events at local venues and highlighting cast members' business ventures.
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