The first international version of the Emmy-nominated franchise ‘Million Dollar Listing’ will stream starting August 15 to Roku’s audience of over 83 million streaming households.

Million Dollar Listing: UAE, the first international version of the Emmy-nominated franchise, has been picked up by The Roku Channel, the home of free ad-supported streaming television on America’s #1 streaming platform*. Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the Academy Award-winning film and entertainment company, exclusively licensed the format for the creation of the UAE edition and produced the series, which will stream starting August 15 on The Roku Channel to Roku’s almost 83 million streaming households. The format is licensed from NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal International Studios, which is part of Universal Studio Group.

The bilingual series follows a diverse group of realtors living in the UAE, as well as a cameo from Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles legend Josh Altman, and his brother Matt. The cast includes veteran estate agent Ben Bandari, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, newbie Zay Brown, shark Nassira Sekkay, showman Rami Wahood, and charismatic Riad Gohar. The series is sponsored by Aldar, a leading real estate developer headquartered in Abu Dhabi and Innovate Living, a luxury boutique developer based in Dubai. Million Dollar Listing: UAE showcases the fusion of the original franchise’s signature excitement with the distinctive charm and grandeur of the United Arab Emirates.

Ben Ross, Acting CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, said: “We’re thrilled to introduce U.S. audiences to the first ever international version of the much-loved franchise ‘Million Dollar Listing.’ The show offers a unique opportunity for viewers on The Roku Channel to explore the UAE’s luxury real estate market while immersing themselves in the country’s vibrant culture and rich heritage.

“At Image Nation, we’re proud to continue our mission of showcasing authentic stories from the region to a global audience. The Roku Channel is the ideal platform for us to share this unique perspective and bring our vision to life.”

“We’re always looking for top-quality entertainment with broad appeal to offer viewers on our platform,” said David Eilenberg, Head of Content, Roku Media. “The first international version of this successful franchise promises to entertain audiences with an inside look at the glitzy, glamorous luxury real estate market. We are excited to give ‘Million Dollar Listing: UAE’ a new home on The Roku Channel and can’t wait for our viewers to tune in.”

Maaz Sheikh, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of STARZPLAY commented: “We are immensely proud to introduce ‘Million Dollar Listing: UAE’ to the U.S. audience on The Roku Channel. This series has quickly become one of the most streamed shows on our platform, highlighting its exceptional quality and broad appeal. As we continue to deliver exclusive and premium content, partnerships like this demonstrate our commitment to providing unparalleled entertainment experiences. We look forward to ongoing collaboration with Image Nation Abu Dhabi and to bringing more unique and engaging content to our viewers.”

Million Dollar Listing: UAE made its debut in the MENA region on STARZPLAY and became the fastest new release on the platforms streaming charts. In less than 24hours, the nine-episode box set secured the top spot in the UAE on the MENA region’s fastest growing subscription video-on-demand platform.

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Million Dollar Listing is licensed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.