'Say Yes to The Dress Arabia' Streams in February
Launching on 11 February 2022, 'Say Yes to the Dress Arabia' will feature 20 brides from 12 countries, each looking to find their dream dress for their big day. Aged between 23 and 50, the brides hail from Arab countries including Saudi Arabia, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and from other countries including Poland and South Africa.
The show was filmed over 14 days at Dubai’s Hazar Haute Couture boutique, with Lebanese celebrity stylist Khalil Zein in charge of finding the brides their dream dresses.
"It’s been an honour to be a part of such an iconic show, coming to our region for the first time," Khalil said, ahead of the show’s launch. "As everyone knows, your wedding day is one of the most monumental days of your life, so being able to take part in making sure the brides feel their best on their big day really means a lot to me. Working with the team at Hazar Haute Couture was a phenomenal experience, its stunning dresses allowed me to dress brides in many different styles".
"Having a group of 20 brides from different backgrounds was an interesting challenge. Each bride came with their own budget, requirements and entourage, so it was really interesting to get to know each one of them and dig deeper to help them find their perfect wedding dress. Seeing the brides’ faces light up when they find the dress was a really fulfilling moment. As a stylist, nothing brings me more joy than being able to help my clients feel confident and express themselves through fashion."
The result of a partnership between the Discovery Channel and StarzPlay, the Arabic version of the show will be its 25th, and Dubai’s multicultural demographic made it the perfect city to film in, said Anouska Widdess, senior director at Discovery.
"Together I believe we have made a fantastic show that brings together all the magic, heart and drama that fans love about Say Yes with a uniquely Arabic twist," Widdess said.
"I’m proud that Say Yes to the Dress Arabia showcases the true diversity of the city of Dubai. The brides had very diverse dress briefs and budgets for their gowns, ranging from $615 to $14,000 and above. We selected Hazar Haute Couture as our boutique, you could say the true star of the show. As the largest bridal boutique in the Gulf, there wasn’t anywhere else that could provide the brides with the biggest and most beautiful, diverse range of custom unique gowns. They were able to meet every brief, from princess cut and bohemian, mermaid, lehengas, and even a pink dress."
Among the brides to appear on the show is food blogger Naomi Dsouza, who found her dream dress despite some clashing opinions with her mother and mother-in-law.
