How did the Dubai Bling cast build their fortune? Details explored

The cast of Netflix's Dubai Bling epitomizes the wealth and luxury that Dubai is famous for. Each member of the ensemble has achieved financial success through diverse ventures, ranging from real estate and fashion to entertainment and social media influencing.

Their stories reveal not only the glamorous lives they lead but also the entrepreneurial drive, determination, and creativity that helped them reach the pinnacle of success.

Dubai Bling allows viewers to explore how the cast turned their passions into thriving businesses, made strategic investments, and capitalized on Dubai's reputation as a hub for opportunity.

Exploring the wealth of the Dubai Bling cast

Ebraheem Al Samad

Ebraheem Al Samadi, born in Kuwait and raised in the United States, began his business journey early. According to Entrepreneur Middle East, at 14, he started selling thrifted items on eBay, earning him recognition as one of eBay’s 1,000 Power Sellers.

In 2015, he took over Forever Rose London and moved the company to Dubai, turning it into a luxury brand valued at $21 million, as he shared with Grazia Pakistan.

Zeina Khoury

Zeina Khoury is a prominent figure in Dubai's luxury real estate market. As the president of Zed Capital Real Estate since 2023, she has managed high-end properties, including Palazzo Versace Dubai, as per her LinkedIn profile. Before this, she served as CEO of High Mark Real Estate Brokers for over a decade.

Her academic achievements include a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an executive MBA from London Business School.

Loujain Adada

Loujain Adada, also known as LJ, began modeling at 14 and later hosted Energy Spin Magazine on MTV Lebanon, which launched her television career. In 2012, she married billionaire Walid Juffali, and the couple had two daughters before his passing in 2016, according to Arabia Weddings. Adada has since balanced her personal life with professional opportunities.

Safa and Fahad Siddiqui

Safa Siddiqui attends the Netflix celebration of the latest Arabic reality show "Dubai Bling" (Image via Getty)

Safa Siddiqui pursued a career in real estate before launching her fashion label, as per Victor Magazine. She attributes her success to smart investments and reinvestments. Fahad Siddiqui, her husband, supports her entrepreneurial pursuits while managing his role as the executive director of the Siddiqui Group of Companies, as per his LinkedIn profile.

Mona Kattan

Mona Kattan, co-founder of Huda Beauty and founder of Kayali Fragrances, began her career in finance before entering the beauty industry. With a bachelor’s degree in finance from the American University of Sharjah, she worked at Johnson & Johnson and DBS Bank before pursuing entrepreneurship.

Through her ventures, Kattan has expanded her influence, becoming an investor and mentor in various industries, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Farhana Bodi

Farhana Bodi has built her wealth through her influence on social media and passion for fashion. She regularly collaborates with luxury brands and has received accolades like the Global Indian Fashion Icon Award in 2024.

Bodi is recognized as the founder of I Am Woman Of The World, a company focused on linking brands with clients to support women's empowerment, as stated by L'Officiel.

Marwan Al Awadhi and Danya Mohammed

Danya Mohammed AKA Diva Dee (L) and DJ Marwan Al-Awadhi AKA DJ Bliss attend the Netflix celebration of the latest Arabic reality show "Dubai Bling" (Image via Getty)

Marwan Al Awadhi, also known as DJ Bliss, gained fame in the late 1990s as a DJ and later transitioned to television and music production, as per his website. He now runs Bliss Inc Entertainment. His wife, Danya Mohammed, launched BYD, a hat brand, and later expanded into event planning and content creation, per the company's Instagram bio.

According to Curly Tales, together, the couple has built a diverse portfolio, including their collaboration on The Besties Café in Dubai.

Jwana Karim

Jwana Karim, a new face in season 3, has made her mark in the entertainment industry as a singer and actress. Additionally, she has ventured into cryptocurrency and business development. Recognized by Womenpreneuer as one of 2024’s 50 Under 50 Innovators, Karim represents a blend of creativity and strategic entrepreneurship.

Mahira Abdel Aziz

Mahira Abdel Aziz transitioned from architecture to media, starting as a business news correspondent for CNBC Arabiya. She later hosted a real estate program and anchored a morning show on AlArabiya TV. Now a talk show host and social media influencer, Abdel Aziz attributes her success to embracing trends and maintaining a strong online presence, as she told Authority Magazine.

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Edited by Bharath S