The Real Housewives of Dubai star Nina Ali LEAVES the show after just one season, saying she’s ‘focused on new opportunities’
Real Housewives of Dubai star Nina Ali has left the show “to focus on new opportunities” after just one season.
The 44-year-old businesswoman and mother of three, who wowed viewers on the show that premiered in the summer of 2022, will not return for the series’ second season, which is set to begin filming imminently.
She said People: ‘It was an honor to be a part of the debut season of The Real Housewives of Dubai, and to help Bravo bring this beloved franchise to the city I call home.
Exit: The Real Housewives of Dubai star Nina Ali has left the show ‘to focus on new opportunities’ after just one season
“I am grateful to the network, Andy Cohen and the Truly Original team for welcoming me into this great family and for embracing the diversity of riches that Dubai has to offer.
“2023 has already brought me many exciting opportunities, including a new startup business, a new home and new adventures, so for now, turning my attention away from the show will allow me the space to focus on new challenges.”
Ali was born in Lebanon and moved to Austin, Texas when she was 4 years old. She moved to Dubai in 2011 after marrying Munaf Ali.
He has launched a number of successful businesses, including a fruitcake company.
Glitz: The 44-year-old businesswoman, who wowed viewers in the show that premiered in summer 2022, will not be returning for the series’ second season, which is set to begin filming imminently (Dr. Sara Al Medani, Lesa Milan, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Stanbury, Caroline Brooks, Nina Ali)
On Screen: Ali was born in Lebanon and moved to Austin, Texas when she was 4 years old. She moved to Dubai in 2011 after marrying Munaf Ali.
The Real Housewives of Dubai also stars Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani, Lesa Milan and fan favorite Caroline Stanbury.
It is the first original international iteration of the popular franchise, it was stated in a Bravo press release, and the eleventh city in the franchise.
Stanbury is from Bravo’s previous series, Ladies of London. She now hosts the popular relationship podcast Divorced Not Dead.
The star is also married to former Real Madrid soccer player Sergio Carallo, who at 27 is much younger than her.
She clashed with her co-star Chanel in the season premiere when the women started talking about Caroline’s bachelorette party, to which Chanel had not been invited.
More: She told People: “It was an honor to be a part of the debut season of The Real Housewives of Dubai, and to help Bravo bring this beloved franchise to the city I call home.”