Dubai, UAE, February 25, 2026: STARZPLAY, the MENA region’s leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, is enriching family viewing experiences this Ramadan with a diverse, free-to-watch content lineup airing daily until the end of the Holy Month. Audiences can look forward to a captivating mix of brand new STARZPLAY Originals, exclusive Arabic productions coming in through its recent ADMN partnership, exciting new seasons, returning favourites, and curated programming from leading linear channels like Abu Dhabi TV and Rotana, ensuring a diverse and engaging entertainment schedule throughout Ramadan 2026.
STARZPLAY’s commitment to delivering premium and culturally relevant content shines through its handpicked selection, offering everything from heartwarming cooking shows and insightful social comedies to epic historical dramas, thrilling action series, and fan-favourite titles from regional broadcast partners.
New STARZPLAY Originals:
- Maa Joelle (2026)
The celebrated “Queen of Style,” Joelle, takes on a new role as host in her own kitchen, set inside her apartment. Beyond the glamour, the series showcases her passion for cooking as she welcomes close friends and special guests, including Lojain Omran and Zeina Khoury, to cook alongside her. Blending warmth, conversation, and delicious recipes, each episode offers an intimate look at Joelle’s life beyond beauty and fashion.
Starring: Joelle Mardinian
Genre: Cooking, Lifestyle
Episodes: 30
- Coffeecature Season 2 (2026)
The popular animated social caricature series returns. Set in a lively coffee shop, different segments of society engage in spirited discussions, offering a humorous and insightful look at contemporary social dynamics.
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Episodes: 27
New Seasons & Anticipated Returns:
- El Baa’ Tahtaha Noqta Season 2 (2026)
This season of El Baa’ Tahtaha Noqta brings fresh excitement with female students embarking on new academic journeys, featuring an English language school, cooking classes, and a bustling neighborhood filled with drama.
Starring: Ahmed Al-Awnan, Sawsan Badr, Iman Al-Sayed
Genre: Comedy
Episodes: 30
- Kurulus: Orhan Season 1 (2025)
The direct sequel to Kuruluş: Osman chronicles the reign of Orhan, the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire, as he transitions from a young warrior into a strategic leader, expanding the Ottoman beylik into a state through military conquest and diplomacy.
Genre: War, History
Episodes: 33
Exclusively available with Arabic audio
- Qalbi Etma’an Season 9 (2026)
“Ghaith” returns for a new season, continuing his meaningful social journeys across countries, meeting individuals in need, and making a positive impact with inspiring stories of hope and transformation.
Genre: Social
Episodes: 30
- Fatih: Sultan of Conquests Season 1 (2024)
When Ottoman Sultan, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, ascends the throne, he must defeat many enemies inside and outside the palace to conquer Istanbul, his biggest dream.
Genre: War, Drama
Episodes: 15
Available with Arabic audio
Brand New & Exclusive Shows:
- El Darba (2026)
Follow Saif, an Emirati Jiu-Jitsu champion, on his inspiring journey through a thrilling world championship, facing fierce competition and proudly raising his country’s flag.
Starring: Youssef Al-Hosani, Kinda Hanna, Khaled Al-Qish, Alaa Shaker
Genre: Social, Action
Episodes: 15
- Lahazat Masrooqah (2026)
Inspired by real events, this drama follows Fatima, a woman driven by fierce ambition and an unyielding need to prove herself. As her pursuit of success intensifies, it begins to harden into cruelty within her personal life. Caught between career, status, and her children’s wellbeing, she realizes, too late, that the pull of the summit has cost her the best years of her life, leaving a breach with her children that no achievement can repair.
Starring: Ahmed Al Jasmi, Samira Ahmed, Heba Al-Hussain, Reem Hamdan
Genre: Social, Comedy
Episodes: 30
From the Linear Channels
- Ali Klay (2026)
Ali, known to his neighbors as “Clay” for his outstanding boxing talent and unshakable resolve, spends his days away from the ring dealing in auto parts, striving to juggle the pressures of work with his sporting ambitions.
Yet his hardest fights aren’t in the ring – they’re in his private life, where he’s trapped in ongoing family disputes and fraught emotional tensions with his girlfriend.
Starring: Ahmad Al Awadi, Durra, Tarek El Desouki
Genre: Action, Drama
Episodes: 12
Available on Abu Dhabi TV
- Ala Add Elhobb (2026)
Successful businesswoman Mariam is forced to face a long-buried past when an old incident resurfaces, threatening her stability and pushing her to choose between resilience and falling apart.
Starring: Nelly Karim, Sharif Salamah, Mahmoud Ellisy, Maha Nassar
Genre: Mystery, Romance
Episodes: 30
Available on Rotana Drama and Rotana Khalejia
- Darb Eldahab (2026)
When wealth becomes a challenge, family ties start to fracture. Ambition, greed, and betrayal collide in a tense drama where loyalty is tested at every turn.
Starring: Ahmad Iraj, Shahad Al Yasen, Abdullah Abass, May Abdullah, Khaled Al Ajerb, Ghorour Safar, Mahdy Karam
Genre: Drama
Episodes: 30
Available on Rotana Drama and Rotana Khalejia
This Ramadan, let STARZPLAY be your destination for unforgettable stories and cherished family moments. Visit www.starzplay.com to begin your viewing journey.
About STARZPLAY
STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) is one of the leading media and technology platforms across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, offering both direct-to-consumer entertainment services and advanced technology and media solutions for businesses.
Through long-standing partnerships with major global studios, including Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate, and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, STARZPLAY delivers a rich and diverse content library tailored to regional audiences. The platform offers best-in-class Arabic and regional programming as the exclusive, global digital home of Abu Dhabi Media channels and originals, complemented by premium Turkish content through collaborations with producers such as MADD TV, TRT, and ATV.
STARZPLAY has also firmly established itself as the exclusive MENA home for top-tier sports, including fighting (UFC, PFL), Cricket (ICC, IPL), and Rugby (Six Nations, Rugby World Cup), alongside a growing football portfolio featuring Italian Serie A and the UAE Pro League.
With over 3 million combined SVOD and AVOD monthly subscribers and over 20 million app downloads, STARZPLAY continues to redefine digital entertainment in the region. The service offers high-quality streaming in HD and 4K across smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IPTV services, supported by intuitive iOS and Android applications with offline viewing. Enhanced by AI-driven personalization and interactive features, STARZPLAY ensures a seamless and highly tailored viewing experience. In parallel, STARZPLAY’s technology and media division is a market leader in hospitality entertainment solutions across the GCC and powers OTT platforms for major media companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with additional offices in the UAE and Pakistan, STARZPLAY is backed by leading regional and international investors, including e& Life (part of e& Group), ADQ, Lionsgate, General Electric, and SEQ Capital, reinforcing its position as a dominant and fast-growing player in the MENA digital media landscape.