Million Dollar Listing: UAE season 2 confirmed, Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate broker cast revealed
Co-produced by Image Nation Abu Dhabi and STARZPLAY, the TV series will take viewers behind the scenes of the high-stakes world of luxury real estate in the UAE.
Filming has begun, and new episodes are set to premiere at the end of this year.
Million Dollar Listing: UAE to return for series 2
The series, exclusively licensed from NBCUniversal Formats, 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.
Million Dollar Listing: UAE season 2, has partnered with Aldar and DAMAC, further reinforcing the series' strong ties to the region's premier luxury real estate developers.
Ben Ross, CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, said: 'At Image Nation Abu Dhabi, we are committed to producing high-quality, locally relevant content that resonates with audiences across the region. The success of Million Dollar Listing: UAE demonstrates the growing appetite for premium, homegrown reality formats and we are proud to bring a second season to viewers.
'By showcasing the UAE's dynamic real estate market and diverse talent, this series continues to reinforce the country's position as a global media and entertainment hub'.
Maaz Sheikh, CEO of STARZPLAY, said: 'The success of the first season of Million Dollar Listing: UAE, highlights STARZPLAY's commitment to delivering premium, locally relevant content.
'As the UAE's only homegrown entertainment platform of its kind, we're excited to bring our audience a second season with even higher stakes, bigger deals, and more compelling personalities. Million Dollar Listing: UAE, a STARZPLAY Original, not only entertains but also showcases the dynamism and ambition of the UAE to viewers around the world.'
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 international streaming platforms Hayu and Roku, climbing global streaming charts and attracting a growing international fanbase.
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