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A closer look at Love Is Blind star Dounia's 'Dhs40k' engagement ring

Love Is Blind Habibi cast members Dounia and Chafic recently got engaged. And because diamonds are a girl’s best friend, we had to find out more about their beautiful engagement ring.The two had the most special and magical moment when Chafic got down on one knee and asked Dounia to be his wife again. When she said yes, again, he put the ring on her finger.And ofc we had to get in touch with a renowned jeweller who could tell us all about this beautiful ring. Hiba Jaber has designed jewellery fo...
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Inside Love Is Blind Habibi star's Dounia and Chafic's intimate proposal

Our fave LIBH couple French-born Saudi-Marrocan content creator Dounia Allbrahim and Senegalese Lebanese entrepreneur Chafic Yactine are getting married!When we watched the reunion episode, we were all so happy that the couple had made it.During the show, they didn’t get married at the end, but we knew from day one that they were destined to be together after their first date in the pods – and we were right!After all the publicity, Chafic wanted a private moment with his Dounia, so he planned a...
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Here's how to take the perfect couple pic, every time | Cosmopolitan Middle East

We all see those amazing pictures of couples on our fyp. But we don’t really know how to take them ourselves, do we?Sometimes it’s not the photography itself that’s lacking, but we’re just not that creative, so we tend to just take a normal selfie or just stand side by side and say cheese.BUT there is so much more you can do and so many creative ways to get the cutest couple shots and we’ve got a list of the easiest and cutest ways to take the best pictures with your habibi.Perspective is key. K...
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Love Is Blind Habibi reunion: Date, time and who will be there

After this fantastic first season of Love is Blind Habibi franchise, we *need* more. And we will get more this November, when the (not so) long-awaited reunion will finally be released *screaming*!We can’t wait to see the reunion show (for the drama, ofc) and to find out what they’ve all been up to since wrapping up filming.We can’t wait to find out more about Safa and Mohammed‘s marriage, and if they are still together and if Dounia and Chafic continued to date when the cameras stopped rolling....
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How to actually make coffee shop quality homebrewed V60 at home

Who hasn’t tried V60 and instantly fallen in love? It’s literally the smoothest coffee ever and it *totally* slaps.Even those who aren’t usually coffee fans find it’s unique flavour interesting and just different. And when it comes to coffee, different is def good.BUT you need the best equipment to replicate that cafe-quality at home. And ofc, we got you. Trust us, your wallet will thank you for not getting your daily caffeine fix at your fave coffee shop.Consider this your guide to making the m...
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Have you heard? Former Cosmo ME cover star Sabrina Bahsoon is becoming a pop star

Cosmo ME spring cover star, Sabrina Bahsoon, is a confidence conductor.Known online as ‘Tube Girl’, the Londoner is now stepping away from the IG grid in hopes of breaking into the music business.Sharing details on her new venture, the social media sensation (naturally) took to IG to share the update with her 93.8k followers.Sabrina typed alongside images of herself: “MINE Cover Art!! Teasing an upcoming project that I’m very excited about!! I’m so happy to FINALLY be sharing the music I’ve made...
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Love is Blind Habibi star Khatab unrecognisable since show

He was a contestant looking for love on Season 1 of Love Is Blind, Habibi.And now, Khatab Hindi, also known as Khardiac, has wowed fans with after having a major glow-up since the cameras stopped rolling.Looking unrecognisable, the DJ-turned-Netflix star has been in his fitness era and is looking trimmer than ever in a video he shared on his Instagram page.Fans took to the comments to praise the music producer, pointing out his new appearance one typed: “You lost so much weight. Looking fit!”, a...
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Stroll goals: Romantic spots for a walking date in Dubai

Fancy a walk date? (We know Nour from Love is Blind Habibi doesn’t lol).If you like those on the other hand, we have found some nice routes where you can walk and get to know your date a bit better without the noise of a crowded restaurant, or the pressure of having to dress up for a fancy place.Here are the best routes for your next walking date in Dubai.We ❤️ it because: To be honest, walking along the beach hits different. The beach is simply a romantic place, especially at sunset. Imagine wa...
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Love Is Blind Habibi's Nour El Hajj-approved date spots in Dubai

Now that we know that walking dates aren’t really dates (courtesy of LIBH contestant Nour El Hajj), it’s time to find the perfect date spots in Dubai. Luckily, this girl isn’t a gatekeeper and her IG feed is a guide for all the places your man should take you.Do it like her and get treated like a queen with these boujee places for your next date.And remember, we don’t do last-minute dates. They need to be planned well in advance so that we have time to get all glammed up. She is a whole mood.Why...
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We Stalked The Love Is Blind Habibi cast, so you don't have to

The first season of Love Is Blind Habibi recently aired and it was everything (and more).We for one want to know even more about the cast now that we have our faves. We want to obsess over every detail of their lives (in a non-creepy way ofc).That’s why we’ve been stalking them: so you can have all the details without having to spend extra hours on IG. And as we’ve already seen in the show, this cast is wild. We loved the drama and it was just so fun to watch.So, if you’re as crazy as we are and...
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Who ended up with who on season one of Love is Blind Habibi?

We all loved the first season of Love is Blind Habibi.The Arab adaptation def left us wanting more. Frankly, now that the show has been out for a week, we can’t wait for season two.Well, ICYMI (bc you’re living on the moon or something), these are all the couples that formed during the first season of Love is Blind Habibi. But in case you’re too lazy or think it’s too late now, but still want to be able to talk about it with friends without feeling left out. This is for you!💍✔️ Meet the only cou...
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A guide to settling in a new city, from a new Dubai girlie

Are you about to embark on the adventure of moving to a new city? Or have you just recently moved? If so, here’s some words of advice from someone going through the same thing.Moving can be hard – leaving everything you know behind and starting over is no small feat. BUT it can be done, and you might be surprised, it can even be a very enjoyable and enriching experience.You can use it as an opportunity to grow as a person and discover new things about yourself and the world.Let’s look at how you...
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These Egyptian influencers know how to serve on socials

Egypt is known for its beautiful historical landmarks. But also the stories behind them.Our personal fave story is the one about the most beautiful queen of all time Cleopatra.And just like her, these Egyptian influencers are beautiful and they are fashionable. And thanks to modern-day tech we can follow their lifestyle content on our phones.Thanks to us, you will know who just *needs* to be on your radar. It’s time to click on that follow button and be inspired by these 11 Egyptian influencer q...