The Real Housewives of Dubai gives fans of the franchise a glimpse into the glittering lives of the rich and fabulous in the UAE, as Dubai is the first international city to host an entire season of Housewives. The first season premiered on June 1, 2022, and fans are already obsessed with the ultra-glamorous cast.
The six housewives are mothers of at least one child and have their own businesses apart from their husbands. Fans have a lot of questions about who the Housewives are outside of the show and want to know more about their partners.
6 Nina and Munaf Ali
Nina Ali is 42, while her husband Munaf is four years her senior at 46. The couple had been married for ten years before appearing on the show. Both Nina and Munaf run successful businesses, including Nina’s thriving fruitcake business, which has allowed them to have their lavish lifestyles. Munaf was involved in banking but switched to cryptocurrency and continues to work with finance. With Nina living in Texas when they met, Nina and Munaf had a lonely long distance relationship until their marriage.
The couple have three children together, two daughters and a son. Nina is a Libra, while Munaf is a Virgo. Nina is very open about her life in Dubai on social media, especially on her Instagram. In the first episode, Nina expressed her love of crystals and her upbringing in Texas influenced the way she expresses her spirituality.
5 Chanel Ayan and Chris
Chanel Ayan is 43 years old, and until the first episode of The Real Housewives of Dubai, The internet didn’t know who her husband was. However, fans now know that Ayan has been married to her husband, Chris, for 23 years and Ayan has made it clear that she and Chris have been together her entire adult life, despite some media reports saying otherwise. Chris is very private and has a small following on social media, leaving his age and birthday a question for many fans.
The couple have one child, Taj, who often appears in the series. Chanel Ayan is Dubai’s first black model and still models for luxury brands. She is the newest addition to the long list of real housewives who were or are role models. From the first episode, it looks like Chanel Ayan could be portrayed as the season’s villain.
4 Caroline Brooks
Caroline Brooks is 36 years old and is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. Caroline is no longer married and has a son whom she is raising independently. As one of Dubai’s first female property managers, Caroline Brooks built her empire in the real estate industry, but now focuses on her fledgling luxury spa business. Caroline hasn’t had a boyfriend since the show premiered and doesn’t seem interested in looking for a love match yet.
Caroline has already established herself as Queen B, a trope often seen in The Real Housewives franchise. As a Leo, Caroline has a strong personality and is ready to lead any group, including the other Housewives.
3 Dr. Sara Al-Madani
Dr. Sara Al Madani is 36 years old and has several companies listed on her Instagram that she is involved with either directly or through investments. Sara is currently single and has two divorces, which she does not discuss on the show beyond acknowledging that she is divorced. Like her teammate Caroline Brooks, Sara is a single mother focused on her career and raising her children.
Sara was born on January 20, making her an Aquarius, which may explain her tendency to go against social norms, such as tattoos and piercings that are often looked down upon by her culture. Sara is one of the few cast members who was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, while most of her other cast members are expats or from different countries but moved to Dubai for business. Sara has expressed her love for her culture but is not afraid to challenge the gender norms that were instilled in her as a child, but she values tradition and often shows how she implements them in her life. daily on the show.
2 Lesa Milan
Lesa Milan is the youngest actress at 33 and an Aries, while her husband, Richard Hall, is 41 and a Leo. The couple have three children who appear on the show, often seen enjoying the pool and lavish courtyard at the Milan-Hall house. Lesa is of Jamaican-American descent and her husband is British. tv guide reports that Richard is chief financial officer, while Lesa runs a successful luxury maternity clothing line, Mina Roe, and the line is also growing, which fans see on the show.
Lesa maintains a blog that gives her followers insight into her life as a mother and her marriage. Recently, Lesa has appeared in several magazines like Women’s Health, while promoting the show and its businesses.
1 Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrallo
Caroline Stanbury is the oldest in the cast at 46 and her new husband, Sergio Carrallo, is 27. Sergio is a former professional footballer who played for Real Madrid. Their age gap is often a topic of discussion among other wives. Caroline has been married once before, which she says brought her to Dubai from London. However, Caroline made her fortune as a fashion designer and continues to live in luxury thanks to it.
Caroline has three children from her previous marriage, who are seen on the show. Children often clash with their mother when adjusting to their new stepfather. Her wedding on the show will make her another Bravo reality star married on one of their series. Caroline is a Taurus, which may explain why she’s so obsessed with doing what she wants and making sure all of her pre-wedding celebrations are exactly how she wants them. Caroline hosts a podcast with her current husband about divorce and relationships.
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