Discovery Channel's ‘Wild Dubai’ examines the diverse array of wildlife in Dubai

DUBAI, 10th September, 2018 (WAM) -- A new one-off documentary from Discovery Channel titled Wild Dubai will examine the diverse array of wildlife that Dubai is home to. The documentary, which was produced for Discovery by UK-based Plimsoll Productions, reveals that the global metropolis is also a natural home for a range of unique animal species, and will premiere in the Middle East exclusively on OSN next October. Wild Dubai explores the vast – often hidden – wildlife of the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, as it journeys through the traditions of camel racing and falconry, reflecting the impact of heritage on the commitment to protect the wider environment and its wildlife. "Discovery Channel has long been committed to telling the stories of and shining a light on the people and places that make our planet extraordinary. This documentary will reveal a side to Dubai never seen before and reinforce Discovery’s ongoing commitment to raise awareness about the ways in which we can protect and care for our wildlife and ecosystems," said Amanda Turnbull, Vice President & General Manager, Discovery Middle East and Africa. "This project has been such a joy," explained Dr. Martha Holmes, Executive Producer at Plimsoll Productions. "I’d anticipated the beauty and tranquillity of the desert, but I’ve been surprised and delighted by the incredible diversity of life here and the variety of habitats. It’s been a real eye-opener and I want the audience to experience the same sense of wonder that I enjoyed while making the film." Given the global appeal of the bustling city, Wild Dubai will also air internationally in several markets across Europe, Africa and Asia on Discovery’s network of channels, following the Middle East premiere. Emad Morcos, Chief Content Officer at OSN, said: "Wild Dubai is the kind of programming that we get really excited about at OSN – regional, informative and relevant. Our customers know that with OSN they get the widest range of international factual channels available and the highest calibre of programming, a promise we’re able to keep due to our long-standing partnership with Discovery. We are thrilled to premiere this insightful documentary across the Middle East. We believe in content that reflects the people and places of this region and Wild Dubai beautifully shows a side to the emirate that many residents and visitors have yet to uncover." Discover a different side of Dubai when Wild Dubai premieres this October on Discovery Channel, exclusively on OSN channel 500, and on OSN Play and On Demand for catch up viewing. Viewers can also follow the action on Discovery’s Facebook @DiscoveryChannelArabia. For more information please visit www.discovery.com.