Dubai's infamous ruler, Sheikh Mohammed, garnered praise for modernizing the UAE and advocating for gender equality. However, his glittering facade is shattered when several of his daughters run away, accusing him of abuse, and his marriage takes a dark turn. What drove these women, born into unbelievable luxury, to risk their lives by challenging one of the most powerful men on the planet?
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They Believed His Lies. Then They Turned the Tables
Women deceived by "Ken," a man who fabricated stories of wealth and success, unite to expose his elaborate scam spanning continents and identities in this episode.
1 Feb 2024TRANSCRIPT
Dubai: Mailbag | Part 5
In this quick extra episode, we answer all your burning questions about Dubai, its culture and society.
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1 Feb 2024TRANSCRIPT
Dubai's Missing Princesses | Part 4
Princess Haya flees to London and ignites a bitter custody battle with Sheikh Mohammed. The court hearings put the spotlight back on Sheikha Latifa and Sheikha Shamsa’s abductions. But which of these women will end up free?
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1 Feb 2024TRANSCRIPT
Dubai’s Missing Princesses | Part 3
Public outrage over Sheikha Latifa’s disappearance prompts Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammed’s wife and Jordanian royalty, to get involved. But Haya has secrets herself, and before long, her own relationship with Sheikh Mohammed takes a dark turn.
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1 Feb 2024TRANSCRIPT
Dubai’s Missing Princesses | Part 2
Sheikha Latifa, one of Sheikh Mohammed’s daughters and Shamsa’s sister, escapes on a yacht with the help of her capoeira instructor and an alleged former French spy. When their boat is suddenly ambushed by Indian Special Forces, Latifa’s bid for freedom seems dashed. But she’s recorded a video that could change everything.
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1 Feb 2024TRANSCRIPT
Dubai’s Missing Princesses | Part 1
Sheikh Mohammed is the massively wealthy, seemingly-progressive ruler of Dubai, a glittering tourist destination on the Persian Gulf. But when his daughter, Sheikha Shamsa, runs away from his British estate, it seems that all that glitters is not gold.
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