‘Love Is Blind: Habibi‘ is the Arabic version of the popular reality show, ‘Love Is Blind‘, where contestants search for love without seeing each other.
The show premiered on Netflix on the 10th of October, 2024 and quickly gained popularity, topping the platform’s top 10 most-watched non-English-language series in its first two weeks of release.
After the Show: Who Found Love?
• Safa Al Jubouri and Mohammed Alkiswani: The only couple to tie the knot on the finale of the show. Since their wedding, they have been actively sharing photos of themselves on social media and celebrating their first anniversary by traveling the world.
• Dunia Al Ibrahim and Shafiq Yaqteen: The youngest couple on the show decided not to get married on the show but to continue their relationship. They confirmed at the reunion that they are still together and recently announced their engagement.
• Asma Sami and Khatab Hindi: Their relationship was rocky and they ultimately decided not to get married due to a lack of support from Asma’s family. After the show, Khatab has focused on his career as a DJ and collaborating with luxury brands.
• Karma Ben Messaoud and Ammar Zam: The couple broke up before their wedding due to differences in career aspirations. Ammar, a dentist by profession, continues to share his professional achievements and travels on social media.
• Nour El Hadj and Mohamed “Mido” Gahed: Their relationship was unstable, and Mido left the project without warning, which led to a breakup. Nour continues her career as a model and influencer, actively interacting with fans and sharing fashion content.
• Hajar Asli and Mohamed “Simo” Nasrollah: The couple broke up before their wedding. Hajar actively travels and shares fashion looks, and Simo focused on creating content and improving his physical fitness.
Popularity and Impact of the Show
The show gave viewers a unique perspective on modern relationships in the Arab world and created a platform to discuss love and marriage in the context of culture and tradition. Its success on Netflix has shown that viewers around the world want to see more shows that reflect cultural diversity. According to an article on Semafor, the show has become one of the most popular Arabic-language reality shows, ranking in the top 10 most-watched shows on the platform.
Will There a Second Season?
Despite the huge success of the first season, Netflix has not yet officially announced a continuation of the project. However, rumors of a second season are already being actively discussed. According to Mashable Middle East, casting for the new season has already begun.
‘Love Is Blind: Habibi’ proved that such projects can be not only popular, but also culturally significant. After the first season, the fates of the participants were different: some kept their relationships, some found themselves in a career, and others became active media personalities. Love and history are always interesting to people.
