Dubai Bling, the viral Netflix sensation charted on the Global TV (Non-English) Top 10 for two weeks since its release in December 2023, making it the first Arab reality TV show to chart globally.

The show, offering a peek into the extravagant lives of Dubai’s millionaires, has an eclectic soundtrack featuring hits from Arab megastars like Marwan Moussa, Abo El Anwar and Mohamad Ramadan to nostalgic Arab classics by Amr Diab, rising artists from the Arab diaspora such as Saint Levant, mixed with some Western music, including tracks from Queen, and even music from the show’s very own cast member, DJ Bliss. 

Here are 7 Arab artists with music featured in Season 2 to add to your Spotify list now.

Muhab

Young Cairo-based rapper and talented lyricist, Muhab is known for creating emotional soundscapes with catchy flows that the younger generation relates to. His newest album ‘Bye,’ gained over 1 million streams in the first month, making him one of Egypt’s most promising rising artists.

Track that features on Dubai Bling Season 2: Ya Kahera.

Episode: 1.

Ahmed Saad

Egyptian pop sensation, Ahmed Saad tapped into the music scene playing the guitar at 8 and writing music at 16. With many chart-topping hits, he quickly became a big deal in Egypt’s pop scene. He has also collaborated with legends like Sherine Abdel Wahab, Amr Diab and Hany Adel.

Track that features on Dubai Bling Season 2: Wasa3 Wasa3.

Episode: 1.

Abo El Anwar

Egyptian rapper, Abo El Anwar is known for his unique blend of soul, hip-hop, jazz, and electronic sonics in his music complemented by contemplative lyrics that delve into social issues.

Track that features on Dubai Bling Season 2: Blanco feat Husayn.

Episode: 2.

Wegz

Alexandrian rapper, Wegz has been the most streamed Arab artist across the MENA region for the past three years and made history as the first Egyptian artist to perform at the World Cup, bringing Egyptian culture to the global stage. Wegz is known for blending trap/electronic sonics with Shaabi/Mahraganat street music, elevating the genre from subculture status to the voice of the new Egyptian generation. 

Track that features on Dubai Bling Season 2: Keify Keda (feat. Disco Misr).

Episode: 3.

Sharmoofers

Egyptian alt-band, Sharmoofers, founded by Ahmed Bahaa & Moe El-3rkan, are known for comedic light-hearted, positive, groovy hits blending many styles with all Arabic lyrics.

Track that features on Dubai Bling: Single.

Episode: 6.

Mahmoud El Esseily

Egyptian singer and actor, Mahmoud El Esseily, has been making waves in the world of Arab music since he was a student at the American University in Cairo. He has sold-out concerts and festivals all over the world, continuing to release upbeat, catchy Arabic music that stays on the charts, garnering millions of streams.

Track that features on Dubai Bling Season 2: Dom Dom.

Episode: 8.

Saint Levant

Bio: Palestinian artist Saint Levant, self-branded ‘lover boy Levant,’ made his mark on the scene in November 2022 with the TikTok viral hit ‘Very Few Friends.’ Since then, he’s been featured in The Rolling Stone and New York Times, and is set to perform at iconic music festival, Coachella, this April.

Track that features on Dubai Bling Season 2: Nails.

Episode: 8.

Check out more of the music from the soundtrack with these playlists on Spotify & Anghami!

Spotify

Anghami

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Learn about Netflix star Mona Kattan here, Dubai Bling’s Lojain Omran here and about LJ here.

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