Glamour is immediately what comes to our mind when we think of Dubai Bling. If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard of Dubai Bling, we’re here to educate you on one of the most anticipated series of the year.
Dubai Bling is all about luxury and style. The series is focused on a number of millionaires, living in Dubai, and how they got to their levels of self-made success.
Cosmo ME was lucky enough to interview the leading ladies of the Netflix cast including Farhana Bodi, Brianna Ramirez, Safa Siddiqui, Loujain Adada, Danya Mohammed, Zeina Khoury, and Lojain Omran to get you all the exclusive deets first hand.
Scroll down to get to know the leading ladies of Netflix’s upcoming show, Dubai Bling…
Who is Danya Mohammed?
via @thedivadee on Instagram
Danya Mohammed aka Diva Dee is the first ever Emirati female reality TV star on the show. Her fashion interest, style as well as content creation is seen through her feed. She has a YouTube channel ‘Diva Dee’ where she uploads vlogs and some of the funniest vids.
Who is Zeina Khoury?
Via @thezeinakhoury on Instagram
Zeina Khoury is the CEO of Highmark Real Estate. The reason Zeina came to Dubai was to build herself with only $300 dollars as she mentioned on the series. She’s the Queen of Versace 💅🏼.
Who is Lojain Omran?
Via @lojain_omran on Instagram
Lojain Omran is a major Saudi Arabian TV presenter who has paved her way into the industry. She’s a noble humanitarian who gives back to society. We want to be Lojain when we grow up.
Who is Farhana Bodi?
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Farhana Bodi is a Dubai-based social media influencer now turned reality star. She grew up in South Africa and moved to Dubai later on, you’ve definitely seen her struttin’ the runway at London Fashion Week, or perhaps, twirling heads on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. But when we asked her to give us a better insight into what she does, Farhana made it clear: “I am a digital influencer with a global presence and a proud Indian representing Indians on a global level. ”
“I always say that Dubai made me live my dream. It gave me so many endless opportunities and it’s a city where your dreams do come true.” If you’re looking to live in Dubai and have any doubts, the influencer made it ~clear~ that without Dubai, “there would be no Farhana Bodi.”
Being a single mother is something Farhana embraces and she makes it evident to the world that being a single mother should *not* be an obstacle, instead, women should embrace it.
“I feel so empowered by the fact that I have so many amazing female fans and supporters that I always want to inspire and empower these women. I want to give hope and motivation to these single moms and by watching my story I am sure they will all be inspired,” she said.
Who is Brianna Ramirez?
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“I’m currently the brand manager of Fade Fit, a company I helped start with my husband, Kris Fade.”
Brianna Ramirez found her way to Dubai all the way from LA, and she’s here to make a change. Fade Fit is meant to serve as a way to access healthier products to pursue a healthy lifestyle, with them providing protein snacks, vitamins, kids snacks and so much more. “When we initially started this business, we didn’t expect it to grow into what it is now. It was an industry I was completely new in, but I was dedicated and passionate about our products and the message we wanted to get across. I’m loving every step of the journey so far and excited about the future of the brand.”
Brianna knows this city is like no other. In just a short period of time, she has grown thankful for so many things in this city. “I came to Dubai on my own to broaden my horizons, learn about new cultures, and just have a new experience outside of my comfort zone.”
She’s learned that people in Dubai have a very clear understanding of what they want– which inspired her to do better in her life and career.
In case you didn’t know, Brianna hasn’t always had such a glamorous life. The businesswoman has been independent since she was 14. She hadn’t had much growing up and started working at a very young age, which put things into perspective for her. If you want something? You’ve got to work for it. (We love that energy).
Safa Siddiqui
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A scroll through Safa Siddiqui’s Instagram will deffo take you on a fashion-crazed journey. The woman knows how to dress and we’re lowkey obsessed with each and every one of her ‘fits. So, we were not surprised when we heard the Iraqi was a fashion designer, because the fashion world definitely needed her.
“I have always loved fashion and wanted to design clothes for as long as I can remember. People around me have always admired my sense of style. I was the person friends and family came to for fashion advice.”
But she hasn’t always been in the fashion industry. The fashion icon worked various corporate jobs, before realizing the corporate wasn’t for her and that’s why the second she got married, Safa took a break from the corporate world and reflected on what she wanted to do in life. “While I did cherish that period of my life I did miss working but knew I did not want to go back into the corporate world. That’s when I felt it was the right time to answer my calling and pursue my design dreams.”
“Relocating to a new place is always a huge risk. The biggest fear I had was moving to Dubai and having that failure haunt me for the rest of my life. However, as soon as I got to Dubai, I recognized the city for what it truly is, the land of growth and opportunities. There was a huge potential for business and success in Dubai and so I took advantage of the right opportunities and along with that came success. I love meeting ambitious and like-minded people and that really motivates me even more because if they can do it, so can I.”
One thing in common between the Dubai Bling leading ladies is that they all love and cherish Dubai, as a city, and as a place to live in. It’s a place where anyone can be successful and live the life of a royal– which is something Safa fell into. She was introduced to the world of luxury and let’s just say, that world is addicting. “Once you have a taste of it you just keep wanting more. I love being able to buy nice things, travel to exotic places, taste great food, and spoil loved ones.”
If you’re interested in knowing what tips and tricks Safa wants to share with the world, look no further. We’ve got your answers right here.
“I think fashion is a form of art and expression, and I generally measure how good my outfits are based on how many people asked me about them while I’m out wearing them. If my outfit made them take action and ask me about it then it’s definitely a success. A major trick is to experiment and find your personal style, but most importantly wear what makes you feel good and stylish.”
“You really don’t need endless amounts of money to look good, sometimes just a cute accessory can spice up a whole look and give it that high-end feel.
I believe confidence is more important than what you actually have, and when you’re happy with your look it really shows. Own it girl and don’t let anyone dull your bling!” Safa added.
Loujain Adada
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Lebanese model Loujain Adada was born and raised in California, she spent a few of her childhood years in the US before moving back to Lebanon and living there. So, as someone who was already used to massive moves, heading to Dubai was no issue for the model. “Moving to Dubai wasn’t a huge decision; it was a decision based on what felt right for me and my family. My priority was a home where I and my family feel most safe and secure. Dubai is a city of creativity, high education, and civilization with many opportunities in different careers that lead us to the visions of the great leaders of UAE.”
“The beauty of Dubai is enriched in its exposure to many different nationalities and cultures around the globe… It’s a cosmopolitan city that values different religions and human rights which is highly appreciated by its citizens, especially with everything going on in the world today. It’s a true blessing how safe you and your family feel while being here. I couldn’t ask for a better place to be. To have a fresh start with my family.”
Lojain knows that Dubai isn’t like any other place in the world, whether its architecture, security, and so on. It has all the “greatest qualities” and “you wouldn’t want to be elsewhere.”
“The lifestyle we have is based on understanding and respecting the rules which are so organised, and that’s what made the city of Dubai unique in every way.”