The cast of Dubai Bling were picked to be involved in the show as they need to “upgrade their lives,” a contract seen by Arabian Business revealed.
“Dubai Bling focuses on the lives of a group of wealthy people that meet over one common purpose: Upgrade their lives,” the contract read.
The contract also said that Dubai “is a diamond,” that has created a shining image that is “smelling so good.”
The contract also showed that cast members were paid just $2,500 per episode. The contract confirmed that season two was underway, with a possible third to follow, while cast members would receive a 5 percent pay rise for each season.
In addition, the cast were also forced to waive their “moral rights” by the show’s production company Different Productions.
Moral rights typically refer to the rights that creators have to copyrighted work in civil law jurisdictions.
The show – which Netflix claims centres around the lives of ten Dubai-based “millionaires”, is currently filming its second season
Dubai Bling has been mired in controversy over the past month, with news emerging that a cast member was fired.
Netflix has also launched an investigation into the source of the salary leaks, with one source at the company telling us that they are “determined to find the mole” who leaked the information.
The public reveal of the cast members salary has caused huge embarrassment to members of the show who have been demanding considerably higher sums for public appearances.
