The Real Housewives of Dubai: What are the cast dynamics after season 2 finale?

The Real Housewives of Dubai season 2 aired its finale on September 3, 2024, titled Best Friends For Never. Season 2 of the popular Bravo show showcased switching alliances, VIPP Beyonce seats, and the blooming of new bonds and new love. Bravo TV described the finale of The Real Housewives of Dubai as:

"Sara considers whether to end things with Akin. Ayan and Caroline Stanbury host a good-bye Dubai party before the ladies jet off for the summer. Lesa and Ayan have an unexpected argument that changes the courses of their friendship."

The season showcased the luxury lifestyles of cast members such as Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Sara Al Madani, Lesa Milan, Caroline Stanbury, and newcomer Taleen Marie. The Real Housewives of Dubai season 2 reunion part 1 is also set to release on September 10 at 9 pm ET/PT which will be hosted by Andy Cohen and filmed in New York.

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Cast dynamics of The Real Housewives of Dubai season 2 after finale explored

Until the reunion of The Real Housewives of Dubai airs, fans of the reality show will be left wondering where the cast mates are left feeling for each other. Lesa showcased annoyance towards Taleen as she felt the latter was adding fuel during her fight with Brooks.

At the beach, Taleen confronted Lesa and apologized for interfering. She justified her actions by stating Lesa went too hard on her at the dinner to which Lesa quipped back and called her actions "b*tchy". Taleen confessed that she made a drinking game for every time Lesa called her a b*tch.

Lesa told Brooks that she should have refrained from talking about her business on her business premises. Ayan joined in with Lesa which the other castmates did not fancy after which Ayan and Sara joined Brooks and Taleen in the men's cabana. Taleen specifically addressed Ayan and explained to her that by not shutting down Lesa, Ayan was becoming part of the problem.

“Ayan is Lesa’s puppet,” stated Brooks in a one-on-one interview which Ayan took by surprise. She understood the point made by Brooks and Taleen and apologized for not noticing it earlier.

Lesa and Ayan clashed next as Stanbury and Taleen told Ayan that she acted “different” whenever Lisa was nearby. Ayan mentioned in a confessional that Lesa worried that people watching the show would think she was a bad friend and thus didn't want to address the issue on TV. Ayan still brought it up in the 'Goodbye Dubai' party which left a bad taste in Lesa's mouth.

Lesa confronted Ayan and accused her of making up circumstances that would make it seem like Stanbury was talking behind her back. Lesa revealed that Ayan believed that Stanbury was “bragging” when talking about her materialistic possessions including her desire to purchase a farmhouse. Stanbury denied ever bringing up the topic when Lesa confronted her about the same.

In the finale of The Real Housewives of Dubai, Lesa declared that she believed Stanbury more than Ayan. She was left emotionally damaged when she realized Ayan could be lying to her despite their long-lasting friendship.

As Ayan and Lesa continued their fight inside the party, Brooks gleefully told the cameras that the former friends created their own problems and she was happy that she didn't have anything to do with it.

"I am not part of the problem," said Brooks.

Stansbury also chimed in with her thoughts on the matter and was surprised at how Lesa handled the situation. She confirmed that nobody had mentioned the word "bragging" which was the root cause of the conflict between Lesa and Ayan. Stansbury also felt that Lesa might be feeling jealous because Ayan was growing closer to Stansbury.

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Watch the reunion part 1 of The Real Housewives of Dubai on September 10 at 9 pm ET/PT to see if the conflicts between the cast members get resolved.