'Million Dollar Listing: UAE' Season 2 Returns With Bigger Deals
Following its record-breaking debut, the STARZPLAY Original series is back with an expanded 12-episode season.
Apr 16, 2025
After a record-breaking debut, 'Million Dollar Listing: UAE' is set to return for a second season, promising even higher stakes and fresh faces in the competitive world of luxury real estate. Co-produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi and STARZPLAY, the series has begun filming, with new episodes slated to premiere by the end of 2025.
Season 2 will feature an extended 12-episode run, offering deeper insights into the lives of top real estate brokers navigating multimillion-dollar deals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Returning cast members include veteran realtor and Executive Producer Ben Bandari, along with Riad Gohar and Rami Wahood. This season also welcomes two dynamic new brokers, Sarah Serhan and Mai Khaled, promising fresh rivalries and bold negotiations. The series has partnered with leading real estate developers Aldar and DAMAC.
'We believe in telling stories that reflect the spirit and ambition of the region,' said Ben Ross, CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi. 'The overwhelming response to Million Dollar Listing: UAE proves there's a real appetite for high-quality, locally produced reality content. This season is all about elevating that experience while continuing to spotlight the UAE as a global hub for media, talent, and innovation.'
Season 1 of the series was a major success for STARZPLAY, breaking platform records and becoming one of its top-performing original series. The show's popularity soared even further when it was picked up by international streaming platforms Hayu and Roku, climbing global streaming charts and attracting a growing international fanbase.
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