The Real Housewives is branching out to the Middle East.
Franchise producer Andy Cohen has announced that Bravo in the US will expand internationally for the first time in 2022.
While global incarnations like The Real Housewives of Cheshire and Melbourne have huge followings, they aren't actually produced by Cohen and his team at Bravo.
Cohen has now announced that he will be executive producing The Real Housewives of Dubai, which will be filmed on location in the United Arab Emirates and premiere stateside in 2022. It should also debut on Hayu in the UK as well.
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"Get your passports. Our 11th city," Cohen announced on NBC's Today. "We're going to the billionaire's playground, the city of gold, the desert oasis, The Real Housewives of Dubai."
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He then teased: "We have a great group of friends, this is going to blow the lid off the entire franchise."
While the cast hasn't yet been revealed, fans suspect that the show will be based around former Ladies of London star Caroline Stanbury since she currently resides in the UAE.
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The official description for The Real Housewives of Dubai promises it will feature a "group of women navigating their relationships, careers, and supremely lavish and ultra-wealthy lifestyles in the United Arab Emirates".
The synopsis is as follows: "With the desert paradise of Dubai as the backdrop, this billionaire's playground is known for its over-the-top opulence, jaw-dropping modern architecture and wild nightlife scene.
"Whether they're coasting on a private plane, running their own empires or hosting on a private island, these glamorous, successful women are ready to serve up scorching hot drama and unexpected twists."
Watch this space for more news on The Real Housewives of Dubai!
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