Netflix’s dating experimentLove Is Blind’s taken the world by storm, from Sweden to Brazil to the UK, and now, there’s a new installment ofLove Is Blind: Habibi- it will premiere this October with a new cast. The celebrity couple,Elham Ali (a Saudi actress) and her husband, Khaled Saqer, will hostthis brand-new Arabian version, assisting the couples in finding their soulmates.Love Is Blind: Habibiwill follow a formatsimilar to the originalLove Is Blind, which has been a guilty pleasure since its premiere. The participants will build a connection in the pods without ever meeting.
If two people choose to get engaged, they will meet in person for the first time. The only difference will be thatLove Is Blind: Habibiwill consider cultural sensitivities and customs throughout the filming process. The local traditions and culture depicted on the show will makeLove Is Blind: Habibipalatable for Middle Eastern viewers. Without further ado, meet the Arab singles who will connect in the pods and commit to marriage before meeting face to face. The cast memberscome from different parts of the Middle East and North Africa, including Syria, Iraq, Morocco and more.
Ammar Zam
He’s A Dentist
Ammar Zam is a 32-year-old dentist withSyrian roots but was born in Dubai. He is looking for a lively and fun companion.Ammar’sInstagram bio states that he is a personal trainer who specializes in calisthenics. He also shares images of his patients after doing their dental work on his social media.
Asma Sami
She’s A Regional Marketer
Asma Sami is a 34-year-old Egyptian native looking for love in the pods.The Love Is Blind: Habibireality showcast member describes herself as a delightful person who thinks deeply. She loves to travel, as evidenced by her Instagram page, where Asma states she loves to “wander and wonder.” Also,Asma has lived in different countries, including Canada and Saudi Arabia and currently resides in Dubai.
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Furthermore, she also uses her social media platforms to empower women through different workshop sessions. Her motivational speechesand videos are truly remarkable. For instance,Asmashared a video on her Instagram page with Imagine Dragon’s “Believer” song playing (it’s an instrumental tune), with the caption, “Dream it. Live it. Feel it. Do it. And it will all fall into place. One day at a time, one step at a time.”
Chafic Yactine
He’s An Entrepreneur
Chafic Yactine is a 27-year-old who loves traveling and enjoys sports. TheLove Is Blind: Habibireality star noted that he was previously obsessed with looks. Since he’s joined this social experiment,it seems like Chafic is ready to form a connection that isn’t mostly based on what his partner looks like. Hopefully, he finds his life partner. Chafic is of Lebanese-Senegalese descent. He is a kindhearted man who loves charity work.
Dounia Allbrahim
She’s A Content Creator
Among all theLove Is Blind: Habibiparticipants, Dounia Allbrahim isperhaps one of the contestants with the shortest list of what she desiresfrom her future husband. The only thing this 24-year-old half-Moroccan, a Saudi digital creator, is looking for is her best friend. She looks confident as she embraces herLove Is Blindstint, an attitude that will allow Dounia to mingle and have fun in the pods.
Khatab Hindi
A DJ & Music Producer
Khatab Hindi is a man of many talents. In addition to working in the music industry, he is also an architect. Although based in Dubai, the 32-year-old is of Iraqi descent. His only requirement in this experiment is to find someone who respects him.
He’s a pretty dope DJ who’s played in big arenas, in London and elsewhere, and he’s also been part of the Ultra Europe festival (viaKhatab Hindi). TheLove Is Blind: Habibistar hasalso hung out with some great EDM producers, such as Dada Life(A Swedish DJ duo) and Don Diablo (a Dutch DJ and a pioneer of the future house genre).
Hajar Asli
She’s A Fashion Entrepreneur
Hajar Asli, 29, is a true fashionista. TheDubai-based star with Moroccan rootsset up a fashion business after studying at the Canadian University of Dubai, ranked number one in the UAE city. She claims people are charmed by her sense of fashion. It will be a matter of time beforeLove Is Blind: Habibidebuts, and viewers can see if that’s the case.
Mohamed Gahed
A Freelance Real Estate Agent
Mohamed Gahed is 39 years old but hardly looks his age. The Dubai-based real estate agent with Egyptian ancestry focuses on luxurious properties. Dubai is well known for having some of the best properties and ultra-modern skyscrapers. Therefore, through MohamedLove Is Blind: Habibi,theaudience might get theSelling Sunsetvibein Dubai. However, that will only happen if Mohamed finds his dream partner, and they move into one of those super cute villas with marina views, yacht clubs and fine dining areas.
Karma Ben Messaoud
Owns A Business
Karma Ben Messaoud, 29,enjoys dancing, which keeps her calm and happy. She is searching for a partner who loves being around people. The business owner also wants her future soulmate to be optimistic and value life.
Mohamed Nasrollah
Runs A Firm
Like Khatab, the one thing Mohamed Nasrollah needsis a partner who respects him. The 34-year-old is a contractor and a business owner who studied eco-management in France. The Moroccan native is well-traveled. According to his bio inHarper’s Bazaar Arabia, Mohamed doesn’t care how people view him:
“I don’t care what people say about me. I respect others and I expect the same in return.”
He resided in Miami for seven years but now operates between Morocco and Dubai while working on his real estate business. Besides traveling, Mohamed, who likes to call himself Simo,cares for his body, mind and soul, as seen on his Instagram page. When he’s not catching flights or looking after his skin,Mohamedhangs out with celebrities like French Montana (a fellow Moroccan). He looks like a soft-life king in search of his soulmate.
Safa Al Juboori
Financial Manager
Safa Al Juboori, 38, works in the energy sector and is more aware of what she wants in a partner, thanks to her age. Although she was born in Kuwait, thisLove Is Blind: Habibistar has Iraqi roots. On her Instagram,Safadescribes herself as a"world wanderer" who has lived in eight countries. Her first language is Russian.
