Love is Blind: Habibi Returns to Netflix with New Hosts and 27 Singles for Season 2

Get ready for more romantic experiments as Love is Blind: Habibi is set to premiere its second season on Netflix on November 12. The highly anticipated season will feature 27 singles hailing from various countries across the Arab world, all embarking on a journey to find love without ever seeing each other.

Season two introduces 13 men and 14 women from nations including Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, and Morocco. Taking the helm as hosts for this 10-episode series are the celebrity couple Wissam Breidy and Rym Saidi. This return follows an International Emmy nomination for the show, which continues its unique premise of couples getting engaged before meeting face-to-face, testing if their connection can withstand the real world.

When is Love is Blind: Habibi season two released?

The new season will be available globally on Netflix starting November 12. It is confirmed to have 10 episodes, though Netflix has not yet specified if they will be released all at once or in batches.

Who is in the cast for season two?

Netflix has unveiled the first look at the 27 participants for season two – 13 men and 14 women from across the Arab world. This marks an increase from the 20 singles featured in the first season.

Who are the hosts of season two?

Wissam Breidy and Rym Saidi will host season two, succeeding the first season's hosts, Khaled Saqer and Elham Ali. The new hosts will guide the contestants through the entire process, from initial connections in the pods to their decisions after meeting in person.

What will season two be about?

The series format involves singles getting to know potential partners solely through conversations in isolated pods. Those who develop a strong connection can propose marriage before meeting. The relationships are then put to the test outside the pods, where factors like physical attraction, family expectations, and the practicalities of building a life together will determine if they proceed to the altar. Season two will delve into the influence of family and tradition on the participants' choices, as well as the complexities of modern dating.

What was the cast of season one like?

Love is Blind: Habibi is the Arabic adaptation of the popular Netflix reality show and social experiment, Love is Blind. Season one featured 20 singles from across the Arab world, representing diverse professions and backgrounds. Many expressed that family, honesty, and long-term commitment were their core values. Participants hailed from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Iraq, highlighting the show's broad regional appeal.

Where was Love Is Blind: Habibi season two filmed?

Specific filming locations for season two have not been disclosed. Season one was filmed in the UAE and Lebanon, with scenes shot in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and at the EddeSands Hotel & Wellness Resort in Byblos, north of Beirut.

Are there any format changes in season two?

Netflix has not confirmed any structural changes for season two. Further details are anticipated closer to the release date.

Is there a trailer or teaser yet?

A dedicated trailer or teaser for season two has not yet been released by Netflix. However, glimpses of the new season can be seen in Netflix's teaser for its 2026 Arabic content.

Are any of the season one couples still together?

During the season one reunion special, held over a year after filming concluded, only one couple, Safa and Mohammed, had successfully married. Other couples from the season experienced varied outcomes: Asma and Khatab did not marry and later separated. Hajar and Simo ended their relationship before their wedding. Dounia and Chafic were dating again at the reunion but had parted ways by 2025. Karma and Ammar, along with Nour and Mido, also ended their engagements.