Before Zeina Khoury joined the cast of Netflix's Dubai Bling, she had a short-lived career as a model. Dubai Bling, which is a spin-off of the successful series Bling Empire, follows the extravagant personal and professional lives of 10 Dubai residents who have some serious money to spend. Zeina, who is a 39-year-old realtor and entrepreneur, left Lebanon for the UAE in 2007. Since she became the CEO of High Mark Real Estate in 2009, Zeina has established herself as a successful businesswoman and online influencer who doubles as an entertainment personality.

While Zeina stood out on Dubai Bling for her surprising physical altercation with Dayna Mohammed, viewers became particularly interested in Zeina's past when Safa Siddiqui recruited her for a fashion show. Safa praised Zeina's height and thought she would look beautiful in her clothes, but Zeina was clearly apprehensive at the idea and revealed that she was a model before she turned to real estate. While some Bling Empire stars like Kevin Kreider and Kane Lim enjoy the fashion world, Zeina called the time a "dark period," in her life. Here's what we know about Zeina's former career.

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Dubai Bling's Zeina Khoury Was A Model In The 2000s

Zeina, who is estimated to be around 5-foot-7, was a model in the 2000s before she turned to the real estate market. Although Zeina simply told Safa that she modeled "a long time ago," on Dubai Bling, Reality Titbit unearthed a Gladiators post from 2009 which described Zeina as a Lebanese model and television host. Unfortunately, fans of Dubai Bling who are interested in checking out Zeina's portfolio are out of luck, as Zeina's social media profiles make no mention of her former career.

Dubai Bling's Zeina Khoury Has No Plans To Model Again

While viewers were excited when fashion photographer and America's Next Top Model alum Yu Tsai appeared on Bling Empire season 3, fans of Dubai Bling shouldn't expect Zeina to dip back into the model world. Although Zeina found some success as a model, she told Safa that she felt too much pressure to be perfect, especially as she weighed "five or six kilos more," than other women at the time. After the experience left her "borderline bulimic," Zeina promised herself that she would never model again and, despite Safa's positive affirmations on Dubai Bling, has remained true to her word since.

Dubai Bling's Zeina Khoury Still Has An Eye For Fashion

Although Zeina's stint as a model is long over, the Dubai Bling star is more invested in fashion than ever and routinely shows off glamorous outfits online. Zeina's 330,000 Instagram followers are frequently treated to glimpses of Zeina's classy personal style, which is comprised of staple basics, colorful ensembles, and extravagant accessories. In addition, while Zeina may not model anymore, her small sessions with photographers on Instagram prove that she still has the skills. While some Dubai Bling cast members have been accused of embellishing their lifestyles, there's no doubt that Zeina's career as a model was, at one point, the real deal.

Dubai Bling is now streaming on Netflix.

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Source: Reality Titbit