With more and more streaming services launching in the region, we have access to a host of celebrated TV series in their entirety here in the UAE.
But between Amazon Prime, Netflix, OSN Streaming (formerly Wavo) and Starzplay – the four most prominent streaming services in the Emirates – keeping up with which shows you'll find where can be tricky.
There is a wealth of great TV out there, available to be streamed online from start to finish – from multi-series hits such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, to more current award winners, including Big Little Lies and Fleabag; gripping dramas such as This Is Us and Mad Men; as well as comedies including Veep and 30 Rock.
Here, we have tracked down a host of English-language shows and listed where exactly you can watch them online in this handy guide. The shows have been complied alphabetically and separated by genre.
Where to watch drama TV series in the UAE
'Better Call Saul'
Three of the five AMC and Netflix-made seasons of the Breaking Bad spin-off are available to watch.
Netflix: Seasons 1-3
'Big Little Lies'
The TV adaptation of Liane Moriarty's book, starring Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, and Meryl Streep in season two, is available in its entirety on OSN's streaming service.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-2
'Boardwalk Empire'
Catch up on all five seasons of the American Prohibition era period drama.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-5
'Breaking Bad'
All five seasons of the acclaimed American crime drama, starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, are available.
Netflix: Seasons 1-5
'Dawson’s Creek'
Indulge your inner teen with a six-season-long trip down memory lane with Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-6
Starzplay: Seasons 1-6
'Downton Abbey'
For a slice of British TV period drama, all six seasons are available on Amazon Prime.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-6
'Game of Thrones'
For the handful of people who haven't watched Game of Thrones, all 73 episodes of the adaption of George RR Martin's fantasy series are available.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-8
'Grey’s Anatomy'
If medical series are your thing, you have 15 or 16 series to catch up on with this long-running drama, depending on your streaming site of choice.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-16
Starzplay: Seasons 1-15
'Homeland'
The spy drama series is available with a number of providers, but the eighth and final series is only (currently) shown through OSN.
Netflix: Seasons 1-7
OSN Streaming: Season 8
Starzplay: Seasons 1-7
'House'
Here's another hospital drama to get your teeth into in full, this time starring Hugh Laurie in the main role.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-8
Starzplay: Seasons 1-8
'Killing Eve'
Crime drama Killing Eve returns to screens this week, but if you're not abreast with the antics of MI5 officer Eve and assassin Villanelle, catch up with OSN.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-2 (showing season 3 from Monday, April 13)
'Lost'
All six seasons of castaway drama, Lost, which wrapped up in 2010, are available to stream.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-6
Starzplay: Seasons 1-6
'Mad Men'
Step back in time to 1960s New York with this period drama, starring Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss.
Netflix: Seasons 1-7
Starzplay: Seasons 1-7
'Orange is the New Black'
The prison drama has seven gripping series to offer on Netflix.
Netflix: Seasons 1-7
'Sex and the City'
Fashion, friends and New York City: before the films came Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte's six-season show, which you can watch in full.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-6
'Stranger Things'
We know that a much-anticipated Stranger Things 4 is coming at some stage this year. Spend self-isolation catching up on series one to three.
Netflix: Seasons 1-3
'Suits'
Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was Rachel in Suits. She appears in seven of the nine series.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-9
Netflix: Seasons 1-8
'The Americans'
This spy thriller series has a cult following. It stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as Russian agents, posing as a regular American couple during the Cold War.
Starzplay: Seasons 1-6
'The O.C.'
For anyone looking for a dose of noughties nostalgia, time spent with Summer, Seth, Ryan and Marissa in California's Orange County will be time well spent.
Starzplay: Seasons 1-4
'The Handmaid’s Tale'
An adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, which may feel all too real at times. Two of the three released series are available on Starzplay; a fourth is scheduled for global release in autumn.
Starzplay: Seasons 1-2
'The Sopranos'
Often hailed as one of the best series of all time, watch all 86 episodes through OSN's streaming service.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-6
'The Wire'
Another lauded series to spend your time at home catching up on, if you're yet to watch it. Or simply spend the time in isolation revisiting the 60 episodes of premium crime drama.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-5
'This is Us'
The American family drama is available to stream, in part, via Amazon Prime. The only problem you face, after falling in love with the characters, is having to wait until season four is available in the UAE.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-3
Where to watch comedy TV series in the UAE
'30 Rock'
The comedy series had a seven-season-strong run globally, but you can get a fix with the first three series on Starzplay.
Starzplay: Seasons 1-3
'The Big Bang Theory'
All 12 series of the family-friendly comedy are available in the UAE.
Starzplay: Seasons 1-12
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
Crime comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine is available in full, when you know where you're looking.
Netflix: Seasons 1-6
OSN Streaming: Season 7
'Community'
Community ran from 2009 to 2015, and all six series are available to stream.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-6
Netflix: Seasons 1-6
'Fleabag'
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag may only have a total of 12 episodes, but at just under 30 minutes each, it offers around five-and-a-half hours of great TV to keep you busy.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-2
'Friends'
Netflix: Seasons 1-10
Starzplay: Seasons 1-10
'How I Met Your Mother'
All nine seasons of this easy-watch comedy, with in-jokes aplenty, are available in the UAE.
Netflix: Seasons 1-9
'Parks and Recreation'
Another ray of sunshine in TV comedy form, Parks and Recreation could be the show to give you a much-needed virtual hug. Starring Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Chris Pratt, it follows the often absurd antics of a US government office. Treat yo' self to watching ... if you haven't already.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-7
Starzplay: Seasons 1-7
'South Park'
Yes, there are a total of 23 seasons (and 307 episodes) of this switched-on and very adult cartoon, but 16 are available here in the UAE. That takes you up to 2012 in the show's timeline, offering 237 episodes.
Netflix: Seasons 1-16
'The Office' (USA)
Only the American version of Ricky Gervais's mockumentary is available in the UAE – and at nine seasons, it will certainly keep you busy.
Amazon Prime: Seasons 1-9
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-9
Starzplay: Seasons 1-9
'Veep'
An astute political comedy starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the vice president of the United States. All seven series are available in full.
OSN Streaming: Seasons 1-7
Specs
Engine: 51.5kW electric motor
Range: 400km
Power: 134bhp
Torque: 175Nm
Price: From Dh98,800
Available: Now
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
RESULTS
Welterweight
Tohir Zhuraev (TJK) beat Mostafa Radi (PAL)
(Unanimous points decision)
Catchweight 75kg
Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR) beat Leandro Martins (BRA)
(Second round knockout)
Flyweight (female)
Manon Fiorot (FRA) beat Corinne Laframboise (CAN)
(RSC in third round)
Featherweight
Bogdan Kirilenko (UZB) beat Ahmed Al Darmaki
(Disqualification)
Lightweight
Izzedine Al Derabani (JOR) beat Rey Nacionales (PHI)
(Unanimous points)
Featherweight
Yousef Al Housani (UAE) beat Mohamed Fargan (IND)
(TKO first round)
Catchweight 69kg
Jung Han-gook (KOR) beat Max Lima (BRA)
(First round submission by foot-lock)
Catchweight 71kg
Usman Nurmogamedov (RUS) beat Jerry Kvarnstrom (FIN)
(TKO round 1).
Featherweight title (5 rounds)
Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) v Alexandru Chitoran (ROU)
(TKO round 1).
Lightweight title (5 rounds)
Bruno Machado (BRA) beat Mike Santiago (USA)
(RSC round 2).
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
THE SIXTH SENSE
Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Hayley Joel Osment
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Rating: 5/5
The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol
Power: 154bhp
Torque: 250Nm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic with 8-speed sports option
Price: From Dh79,600
On sale: Now
The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FINAL RECKONING
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg
Rating: 4/5
SPECS
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202-litre%204-cylinder%20turbo%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E268hp%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E380Nm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFrom%20Dh208%2C000%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENow%0D%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
The biog
Profession: Senior sports presenter and producer
Marital status: Single
Favourite book: Al Nabi by Jibran Khalil Jibran
Favourite food: Italian and Lebanese food
Favourite football player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Languages: Arabic, French, English, Portuguese and some Spanish
Website: www.liliane-tannoury.com
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Game Changer
Director: Shankar
Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram
Rating: 2/5
if you go
The flights
Etihad, Emirates and Singapore Airlines fly direct from the UAE to Singapore from Dh2,265 return including taxes. The flight takes about 7 hours.
The hotel
Rooms at the M Social Singapore cost from SG $179 (Dh488) per night including taxes.
The tour
Makan Makan Walking group tours costs from SG $90 (Dh245) per person for about three hours. Tailor-made tours can be arranged. For details go to www.woknstroll.com.sg
The Birkin bag is made by Hermès.
It is named after actress and singer Jane Birkin
Noone from Hermès will go on record to say how much a new Birkin costs, how long one would have to wait to get one, and how many bags are actually made each year.
if you go
The flights
Fly to Rome with Etihad (www.etihad.ae) or Emirates (www.emirates.com) from Dh2,480 return including taxes. The flight takes six hours. Fly from Rome to Trapani with Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) from Dh420 return including taxes. The flight takes one hour 10 minutes.
The hotels
The author recommends the following hotels for this itinerary. In Trapani, Ai Lumi (www.ailumi.it); in Marsala, Viacolvento (www.viacolventomarsala.it); and in Marsala Del Vallo, the Meliaresort Dimore Storiche (www.meliaresort.it).
Aquaman%20and%20the%20Lost%20Kingdom
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20James%20Wan%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Jason%20Mamoa%2C%20Patrick%20Wilson%2C%20Amber%20Heard%2C%20Yahya%20Abdul-Mateen%20II%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Scoreline
UAE 2-1 Saudi Arabia
UAE Mabkhout 21’, Khalil 59’
Saudi Al Abed (pen) 20’
Man of the match Ahmed Khalil (UAE)
What can victims do?
Always use only regulated platforms
Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion
Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)
Report to local authorities
Warn others to prevent further harm
Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence
Quick pearls of wisdom
Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”
Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.”
DC%20League%20of%20Super-Pets
%3Cp%3EDirector%3A%20Jared%20Stern%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EStarring%3A%20Dwayne%20Johnson%2C%20Kevin%20Hart%2C%20John%20Krasinski%2C%20Keanu%20Reeves%2C%20Olivia%20Wilde%2C%20Kate%20McKinnon%2C%20Jameela%20Jamil%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ERating%3A%203%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
UAE squad
Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Emily Thomas, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh.
UAE tour of Zimbabwe
All matches in Bulawayo
Friday, Sept 26 – First ODI
Sunday, Sept 28 – Second ODI
Tuesday, Sept 30 – Third ODI
Thursday, Oct 2 – Fourth ODI
Sunday, Oct 5 – First T20I
Monday, Oct 6 – Second T20I
2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, (Leon banned).
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
- Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
- Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
- Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
- Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
- Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
- The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
- Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269
*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year
ASSASSIN'S%20CREED%20MIRAGE
%3Cp%3E%0DDeveloper%3A%20Ubisoft%20Bordeaux%0D%3Cbr%3EPublisher%3A%20Ubisoft%0D%3Cbr%3EConsoles%3A%20PlayStation%204%26amp%3B5%2C%20PC%20and%20Xbox%20Series%20S%26amp%3BX%0D%3Cbr%3ERating%3A%203.5%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
The alternatives
• Founded in 2014, Telr is a payment aggregator and gateway with an office in Silicon Oasis. It’s e-commerce entry plan costs Dh349 monthly (plus VAT). QR codes direct customers to an online payment page and merchants can generate payments through messaging apps.
• Business Bay’s Pallapay claims 40,000-plus active merchants who can invoice customers and receive payment by card. Fees range from 1.99 per cent plus Dh1 per transaction depending on payment method and location, such as online or via UAE mobile.
• Tap started in May 2013 in Kuwait, allowing Middle East businesses to bill, accept, receive and make payments online “easier, faster and smoother” via goSell and goCollect. It supports more than 10,000 merchants. Monthly fees range from US$65-100, plus card charges of 2.75-3.75 per cent and Dh1.2 per sale.
• 2checkout’s “all-in-one payment gateway and merchant account” accepts payments in 200-plus markets for 2.4-3.9 per cent, plus a Dh1.2-Dh1.8 currency conversion charge. The US provider processes online shop and mobile transactions and has 17,000-plus active digital commerce users.
• PayPal is probably the best-known online goods payment method - usually used for eBay purchases - but can be used to receive funds, providing everyone’s signed up. Costs from 2.9 per cent plus Dh1.2 per transaction.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
