Dubai One


Dubai One is a Pan Arab English language entertainment television channel, owned by Dubai Media Incorporated. It was launched on May 14, 1994, and is currently managed by Sarah al Jarman. It airs a mix of locally produced and international syndicated content that caters both Arab and non-Arab viewers in the MENA region. It started broadcasting in HD on Nilesat 201 on 28 February 2019.

Background

Dubai One broadcasts subtitled Western content targeting Arabs and expatriates living in Dubai and around the Arab world. While most of the production is centralized at DMI's own studios, the channel has its own management, team, structure and strategy. The flow of advertising for it is controlled by Choueiri Group, through its subsidiary MEMS.

History

The channel was launched as a replacement for Channel 33. Dubai One launched on April 5, 2004, bearing a new name with brand new programming targeting the expat community and westernized Arabs.

Programming

Generally, Dubai One broadcasts syndicated programming from the United States and occasionally from Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Owing to its special partnerships with Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Studios, the channel currently offers at least four films per day from 5pm to 12am, and has screened to date more than 300 films. Bollywood films are shown once a month, on a Thursday at 7pm. Dubai One also repeats programming it has broadcast during the week on Fridays, known as Catch Up Fridays.
The channel broadcasts also a variety of in-house productions including Emirates News, Dubai One Minute and Fashion Star. Previous productions include Emirates 24/7, World of Sports, Studio One, That's Entertainment and Understanding Islam.

On air staff