Love Is Blind Habibi is all set to debut in the world of dating reality TV on Netflix on October 10, 2024. Middle Eastern fans can catch the latest episodes exclusively on Netflix MENA.
The celebrity couple Elhan Ali and Khale Saqr will host the show. The Arabic adaptation of the show will follow the same format as other international adaptations along with the gist of local traditions and culture to make it palatable for Middle Eastern audiences.
The show creators have made sure to incorporate nuances of Middle Eastern customs to maintain the sensitivity and authenticity of the rituals. This amalgamation of modern and traditional dating culture will allow the fans to experience something new in the show.
Netflix released the trailer on September 25 and introduced the fans to the show's hosts.
The trailer also gave a sneak peek of what to expect from the Arabic adaptation of the show. The trailer showed couples getting married following the local custom, and the music was another distinctive feature. The official synopsis of the show states:
"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."
Netflix has released the cast lineup for the debut season of Love Is Blind Habibi. Let us have a look at these singles looking for love.
The cast lineup of Love Is Blind Habibi
Rakan
Rakan is a 33-year-old in search of the love of his life. He is an entrepreneur by profession and wants to join other singles in the show to find his perfect match. Rakan seems determined, as his introductory bio suggests, because he is ready to do all it takes to find the one, with whom he will walk down the altar.
Shereen
The 34-year-old Shereen is very particular about her choices and standards and wishes to find someone alike in the show. She works as an Entrepreneur in Media Business Management. According to her, the one to win her heart should be ready to imbibe her high standards in his lifestyle and handle it accordingly.
Ammar
Ammar is in his early 30s and is a dentist by profession. Ammar is looking for someone beautiful and fun-loving. He wants to build a comfortable life and share everything with his future partner that he wishes to find in Love Is Blind Habibi.
Karma
Karma runs a business of her own and possesses a positive attitude in life. The 29-year-old business owner wants someone who can look at things with equal positivity as hers. She wants to have a life partner who loves being around people and embraces them.
Simo
Simo is a 34-year-old business owner who prioritizes respectful conduct over anything. He works in the contract industry as well and wishes to find someone respectful towards him and the people around him. He doesn't get bothered by what people are thinking about him and minds his own business.
Al-Jawhara
Al-Jawhara is a Lifestyle Influencer by profession. She is 38 years old and is in search of her prince charming who will treat her like a princess. She describes herself as sensitive and expects her life partner to treat her most gently.
Ali
Ali is a creative person and is looking for a companion with a similar streak. He is 35 years old and is a Blogger by profession. He is clear about the qualities he wants in his future life partner. He wants someone thoughtful, creative, transparent, and straightforward.
Dounia
Dounia is a 24-year-old Content Creator and has the shortest list possible for her future husband. She expects her future partner to be her best friend. She seems confident in her skin and easygoing.
Mido
Mido is confident that his personality will outshine in the show, and looks can take a back seat as he will charm his future partner with it. Mido seems the perfect contestant for the show as he believes personality is above looks.
Yasmin
Yasmin is 30 years old and is a Life Coach by profession. Her center of the Universe is her family. She is looking for someone who would get approved by her parents. She describes her parents as her role models and wants to welcome someone into her life who will earn their respect.
Chafiq
Chafiq is a 27-year-old entrepreneur and confesses that he was obsessed with looks earlier. He is a changed man now and believes that looks are temporary. Therefore, he wants someone whose personality goes with his, not just looks.
Sarah
Sarah is a real estate agent and a businessperson by profession. She is 35 years old and wants someone ready to have family as his priority. Sarah's major focus is to find someone who enjoys family time and will respect her family. She wants someone kind with strong family values.
Karim
Karim is a 33-year-old business and executive director. He describes that he is not looking for love essentially, but for much more practical things as one would require to sustain a marriage. However, he believes that it would be great if he found love along with all those things.
Asma
Asma is a 33-year-old regional manager and entrepreneur. She describes herself as deep and delightful at the same time. She is sure that this combination would work in her favor and the mix is unbelievable.
Mohammed
Mohammed is 36 years old and a marketing and brand manager. He has got a list of his red flags already. He believes that impulsiveness and unnecessary drama are a no-go zone, and he is going to judge his future life partner on those two criteria in the pods.
Hajar
Hajar is a 29-year-old Project owner. She is a fashion enthusiast and loves boasting about it. She claims that heads turn when she walks in, but she will have to wait a little longer in the show before she walks in to meet his future partner.
Rami
Rami is a 30-year-old sales manager in exports. He is looking for someone honest and simple. His priority is to find a partner who will understand him. He wishes to have someone who would want to create lasting memories with him.
Noor
Noor is a 29-year-old model and is confident that she will find love. She wants someone who will understand her worth and would love her or that. She is looking forward to finding a companion who would treat her with respect and equality.
Khatab
Khatab is 32 years old and has multiple careers. He is a DJ and a music producer. He also works as an architect and wants simple things from his partner. He is clear that for him respect comes first, and he is looking for someone who will prioritize respect in her life.
Safa
Safa is 37 years old and works in the Energy sector. She is a Financial advisor in the energy sector and knows her Do's and Don't's. She claims that with age she has gathered the knowledge of what she wants and what she does not.
Love Is Blind Habibi will premiere on October 10 on Netflix.