Dubai One
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| Type | Satellite television network |
|---|---|
| Country |
 United Arab Emirates |
| Availability | Middle East, Europe (Arabsat Badr 4, Nilesat 102) |
| Slogan | See More |
Launch date |
May 14, 1994 (as Dubai 33) December 24, 2004 (as Dubai One) |
Official website | http://www.dubaione.ae |
Dubai One (previously called CH33 and later One TV) is Dubai Media Incorporated's 24-hour free-to-air English language entertainment channel available in the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. It was launched on December 24, 2004. The channel focuses on the events happening in and around the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai.
History
The channel was launched as replacement for Channel 33. Dubai One launched on December 24, 2004, bearing a new name with brand new programming targeting the ex-pat community and westernized Arabs.[1]
Programming
Generally, the channel broadcasts syndicated programming from the United States and occasionally from the United Kingdom and Australia. In addition, Dubai One TV currently offers three movies per night, and has screened to date more than 300 films. The channel also repeats programming it has broadcast during the week on Friday, known as "Catch Up Friday". Dubai One has a partnership with Warner Bros. and Disney which gives them a large access of movies.[1] Recently, Dubai One has started showing Bollywood films once a month on Thursday night at 11 pm U.A.E. time.
Dubai One also airs The Bold and the Beautiful. As at August 2014, Dubai is 305 episodes (14½ months) behind the United States broadcast.
Shows as of the 2010/2011 Fall Season:
- Emirates News
- Understanding Islam
- Studio One
- World of Sports
- Out & About This Week
- Dubai 101
- Emirates 24/7
- Emirati
- Twenty Something
- Supernatural
- Avenida Brasil
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Smallville
- The New Adventures of Old Christine
- The Bill Engvall Show
- The King of Queens
- Hope & Faith
- The Big Bang Theory
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- Gossip Girl
- Veronica Mars
- The Sopranos
- Everwood
- Reign
- At least four movies everyday from 21.00 to 3.00
In-house Production
The channel broadcasts a variety of in-house productions including Studio One, Understanding Islam, Out & About This Week, Emirates 24/7, and That's Entertainment with Marwan DJ Bliss and Dina Butti.
Previous productions include Her Say, Bonds for Life, World of Sports, Dubai 101, Emirati, Twenty Something and City Wrap.
References
- 1 2 "About Dubai One". Retrieved 2008-11-04.