Real Housewives of Dubai confirmed as Andy Cohen promises series will ‘blow the lid off of the entire franchise’

Get ready for the Real Housewives to go international as it’s been revealed that the newest addition to the franchise will film in Dubai.

Yep, Bravo has officially signed on for the first international iteration of the series and Andy Cohen has teased that it will ‘ blow the lid off of the entire franchise’.

Sharing the exciting update on Monday’s Today show, the executive producer said in a statement: ‘Everything’s bigger in Dubai, and I couldn’t be more excited to launch Bravo’s first international Housewives series in a city I’ve been fascinated by for years, with an outstanding group of friends as our guides.’

He added: ‘This is going to blow the lid off of the entire franchise’.

Though there are other international versions of the show, this is the first official Bravo-approved international project.

An official synopsis says the series will follow ‘a group of women navigating their relationships, careers and supremely lavish and ultra-wealthy lifestyles in the United Arab Emirates.

Andy Cohen and his team are brining Dubai housewives into the Bravo universe (Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

‘With the desert paradise of Dubai as the backdrop, this billionaire’s playground is known for its over-the-top opulence, jaw-dropping modern architecture and wild nightlife scene.’

It continued: ‘Whether they’re coasting on a private plane, running their own empires or hosting on a private island, these glamourous, successful women are ready to serve up scorching hot drama and unexpected twists.’

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Fans will even get the chance to help pick the official hashtag for the new series as a tweet from the Bravo account read: ‘Pack your bags for Bravo’s first original international Housewives franchise, The Real Housewives of Dubai! [alongside an Airplane, Palm tree and Flag of United Arab Emirates emoji]

‘Bravoholics, we’re leaving the hashtag up to YOU! Tweet using #RHODubai or #RHODXB to cast your vote, we’ll be announcing the winner on Friday!’

Bravo did not give a specific premiere date but The Real Housewives of Dubai is set to air sometime in 2022.

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