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Love is Blind Habibi is the Arabic version of Netflix's popular reality series Love is Blind. It is scheduled to launch worldwide on October 10, 2024. This adaptation will follow a group of Middle Eastern individuals who decide to try this social experiment, by falling in love and getting engaged without ever having met in person.
The official trailer of the upcoming series, released on September 18, 2024, shows an emphasis on Arab customs and cultural nuances. While preserving the essential elements of the international Love is Blind franchise, this adaptation seeks to showcase "the rich diversity of Arab traditions".
The show will be hosted by Saudi actors Elham Ali and Khaled Saqr, offering a new perspective on the original idea.
The concept of Love is Blind Habibi
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Similar to other versions, Love is Blind Habibi will start with men and women interacting through purpose-built “pods”. In these pods, participants will communicate without ever seeing each other, fostering emotional connections based purely on conversation. To see if love transcends appearance, the show pairs people who choose to get engaged before they even meet.
Once getting engaged, the couples will meet in person at last and start planning their big day. Viewers may anticipate witnessing the relationships grow as contestants acclimatize to life outside the pods, incorporating their families and communities along the way.
According to Netflix, the show concept has been described as:
"Fine-tuned to resonate with the cultures and traditions of the region."
What to anticipate from the program?
A lot of romance, drama, and cultural components are promised in Love is Blind Habibi, setting it a bit apart from similar shows in the U.S., U.K., Brazil, and Japan. A traditional Arabic wedding is partially depicted in the teaser, filled with ululation—a distinctive joyous sound heard at many Middle Eastern weddings.
Saudi host Elham Ali is seen telling a contestant:
“The sheikh who will officiate your marriage is waiting for you upstairs.”
The wedding ceremonies and rituals will offer insights into Arab customs, giving the audience a more localized experience while keeping the original "pods and proposals" setup that fans have come to love.
Location and filming
Dubai, a multicultural city that acts as a link between traditional and modern components, is the prime location where a big portion of the show has been shot. The teaser shows aerial photos of the opulent resort in Dubai, where the participants will lodge while they get ready for their major decisions and marriages.
Love is Blind Habibi will be available for streaming on Netflix starting on October 10, 2024. Tune in on Netflix to see how love unfolds in the pods and beyond.
