Are you looking for something to watch on Netflix in Dubai? We look at all the new releases every week and pick the best Netflix series you can watch. There’s also a separate guide for new movies on Netflix in Dubai.
Though Netflix does not offer a free trial, there are three pricing tiers in the UAE. The basic plan costs AED 29 per month and offers HD content on one device. The standard plan has a price of AED 39 per month and the quality to Full HD, and it lets you stream on two devices at a time. The Premium plan is the best plan that Netflix offers in the UAE for AED 59 per month with Ultra HD (4K) quality and streams up to four devices simultaneously.
Best new series on Netflix in UAE
Bodkin Season 1
Genre: Comedy, Drama | Rating: 18+
This isn’t your typical true-crime podcast. A ragtag bunch of podcasters descend upon the seemingly idyllic Irish town of Bodkin to investigate the disappearance of three strangers. What starts as a search for answers quickly spirals into a bizarre and unsettling mystery.
As they delve deeper, hey discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined. The podcasters uncover secrets buried beneath the town’s picturesque facade, secrets that challenge their own perceptions of reality and force them to confront their own demons.
Bodkin is a thought-provoking exploration of deception, self-deception, and the stories we tell ourselves. Starring Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara, and Chris Walley, prepare to be hooked on this darkly comedic thriller premiering on Netflix on May 9th, 2024.
A Man in Full Mini Series
Genre: Drama | Rating: 16
Atlanta’s real estate titan, Charlie Croker, is facing a chilling reality. Bankruptcy looms, threatening his empire and triggering a feeding frenzy amongst political rivals and vulture capitalists.
But Croker doesn’t go down without a fight. With his back against the wall, he embarks on a desperate struggle to defend his legacy and reclaim his fortune. In a city where power and wealth are intricately interwoven, alliances will be tested, loyalties will be questioned, and Charlie will be forced to confront the true cost of his success.
Starring Jeff Daniels, Diane Lane, and Tom Pelphrey, A Man in Full is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the ruthless pursuit of power. Witness the high-stakes battle unfold when A Man in Full premieres on Netflix, May 2nd, 2024.
Dead Boy Detectives Season 1
Genre: Action, Comedy | Rating: 18+
The Dead Boy Detectives: When the afterlife gets weird, call the best (dead) detectives in town.
Edwin Payne (the brains) and Charles Rowland (the brawn) are best friends, ghosts… and detectives. United by an untimely demise, they tackle the most perplexing paranormal problems the mortal realm can throw their spectral way. From escaping wicked witches to outrunning Death herself, these tenacious teens will stop at nothing to stay together and solve the case. Aided by the clairvoyant Crystal Palace and her tech-savvy friend Niko, they’re the ultimate team for the strangest supernatural situations.
Starring Lukas Gage, Briana Cuoco, and Caitlin Reilly, you can watch Dead Boy Detective on Netflix April 25, 2024.
The Upshaws Part 5
Genre: Comedy | Rating: 18+
Set in the heart of Indianapolis, The Upshaws is a heartwarming sitcom that follows a working-class African American family navigating the messy beauty of life.
Bennie Upshaw, the patriarch, is a mechanic with a heart of gold. He’s juggling fatherhood to his kids from two relationships, a loving but strong-willed wife Regina, and his ever-sarcastic sister-in-law.
Life throws them curveballs – new jobs, health scares, and unexpected surprises – but through it all, the Upshaws rely on their unwavering love and humour to face each challenge together.
This upcoming part of The Upshaws promises more laughter, heart, and the relatable struggles of a family determined to make it work.
Is It Cake? Season 3
Genre: Reality Show | Rating: 9
Get ready to be amazed! Is It Cake? returns for another delicious season on Netflix, serving up even bigger cakes, wilder creations, and tastier deceptions than ever before.
This season, the stakes are higher and the bakers are bolder. Watch in awe as these talented artists push the boundaries of their craft, conjuring hyper-realistic cakes so convincing, they’ll trick your mind and tantalize your taste buds. Will you be able to tell the difference between a juicy steak and a decadent dessert?
Physical: 100 Season 2 Part 2
Genre: Game Show | Rating: 12
The ultimate test of physical prowess returns! In Netflix’s adrenaline-pumping reality show Physical: 100, 100 elite competitors vie for glory (and a hefty cash prize) in a brutal gauntlet of challenges. Only one will emerge victorious, forever etched as the embodiment of peak physicality.
Season 2 cranks the intensity up a notch. Brace yourself for a diverse cast of contenders –– from seasoned professional athletes and ripped fitness influencers to surprising celebrity throwdowns. Expect a fresh batch of challenges designed to test not just brute strength, but also agility, strategy, and mental fortitude.
3 Body Problem Season 1
Genre: Adventure, Drama | Rating: 18+
3 Body Problem is Netflix’s latest sci-fi venture, diving into Liu Cixin’s complex universe with the Game of Thrones alumni David Benioff and D.B. Weiss steering the ship, making it one of the most anticipated TV shows in 2024.
Think of it as a cosmic puzzle, stretching from the Cultural Revolution in China to far-flung alien civilizations, all kicked off by an astrophysicist’s fateful decisions.
It’s a timeline-tangling tale where actions echo across the cosmos. With a cast that includes Benedict Wong and Jonathan Pryce, this series aims to stretch your imagination to interstellar limits. Buckle up for a journey that promises to blend the historical with the cosmic.
The series stars Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly and Benedict Wong.
Girls5eva Season 3
Genre: Comedy/Music| Rating: 18+
Girls5eva is back for season 3; the members of the late ‘90s girl group Girls5eva – Dawn, Wickie, Summer, and Gloria – have reunited and recorded a new album, Returnity, so it’s time for the next logical step: a comeback tour. With no plan, tour manager, or venue secured, the ladies pile into a van and hit the great unknown, doing their damnedest to promote their album and get back on top.
In the process, Girls5eva will grapple with life on the road, see their relationships tested, play a billionaire’s birthday party, sow their oats, confront parents they believe held them back, cross paths with the biggest pop star on the planet, and question if they want “the big time” again. Will Girls5eva fast-track their comeback and sell their tour documentary in the process? Or will the road destroy them?
The series stars Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell.
Chicken Nugget Season 1
Genre: Comedy, Mystery | Rating: 12
When a beloved woman is inexplicably transformed into a delicious Dakgangjeong (sweet and sour chicken) by a mysterious machine, chaos erupts in her life. Her two heartbroken companions, her lover and her father, must put aside their differences and join forces to crack the case and reverse the transformation. Will they be able to unravel the mystery and bring their beloved person back to her human form?
Find out in this side-splitting series starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Ahn Jae-hong, and Kim Yoo-jung.
The Gentlemen Season 1
Genre: Action, Comedy | Rating: 16
Guy Ritchie returns with the series Gentlemen, based on his 2019 film of the same name, which follows Eddie Horniman, who unexpectedly inherits his father’s sizeable country estate – only to discover it’s part of a cannabis empire.
Moreover, a host of unsavoury characters from Britain’s criminal underworld want a piece of the operation. Determined to extricate his family from their clutches, Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game. However, as he gets sucked into the world of criminality, he begins to find a taste for it.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1
Genre: Action, Adventure | Rating: 12
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender aims to wash away the taste of the 2010 movie flop.
With a cast that truly reflects the show’s Asian and Indigenous roots, including Daniel Dae Kim and newcomer Gordon Cormier as Aang, the series revisits the epic tale of a young avatar tasked with uniting a divided world.
This adaptation seeks to stick closer to the beloved animated series’s heart, focusing on Aang’s and his friends’ journey as they navigate a world where the elements can be bent to one’s will. It’s a straightforward promise: to deliver the Avatar saga as it was meant to be seen, hoping to give fans the live-action version they’ve been craving finally.
Love Is Blind Season 6
Genre: Reality Game Show | Rating: 12
As Valentine’s Day is here, the hit reality show is back for a sixth season, following a new set of singles from Charlotte, North Carolina — all ready to cut through the static of modern dating and forge authentic relationships, sight unseen.
This season, the singles form deep and immediate connections, setting the stage for an unexpected journey full of twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will test each relationship well after the participants leave the pods for the real world.
The Vince Staples Show – Limited Series
Genre: Bio, Comedy | Rating: 16
Who’s Vince Staples? Well, that’s a tricky question. He’s kind of famous, but he’s not. He’s kind of rich, but he’s not. He’s also kind of a criminal. But he’s…not? Follow him as he navigates the challenges and surprises of everyday life, where Murphy’s Law seems to be his constant companion.
The series stars Nate Jones, Tiberius Byrd and Cameron Alexander.
One Day Mini Series
Genre: Comedy, Drama | Rating: 18+
One Day tells the story of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, who, on 15th July 1988, the night of their graduation, speak for the very first time. The next morning, they go their separate ways, but where will they be on this one ordinary day the next year, the year after that, and every year that follows?
This captivating miniseries reimagines David Nicholls’ beloved novel, following Emma and Dexter’s story across 20 years, but with a twist: we experience each year on the same day – July 15th.
The series stars Leo Woodall, Ambika Mod and Amber Grappy.
A Killer Paradox Season 1
Genre: Comedy, Crime | Rating: 18+
Hyun-woo is an ordinary man who happens to become a serial killer and a relentless detective devoted to catching him.
Haunted by his past and hunted by the relentless detective, Hyun-woo must outsmart Moo-jin at every turn. But as the truth starts to unravel, he discovers a shocking revelation that throws everything into question.
A Killer Paradox stars Choi Woo-sik, Son Suk-ku and Lee Hee-joon.