High: Surviving a Dubai Drugs Bust

High: Surviving a Dubai Drugs Bust follows the gripping real-life story of 3 friends whose dream holiday to Dubai takes a harrowing turn when they’re arrested for drug possession.

The series delves into their journey navigating the complex foreign legal system and the emotional toll it takes on them and their loved ones as they fight for their freedom and to clear their names.


Director Alexander Irvine-Cox
Cast Kereim Daley, Karl Jackson, Krishan Naidoo, Alice Mann, Baba Antoshko
Production Company BBC
Year 2024
Filming location(s) London

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