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Dubai’ 20th anniversary

Kirsten Olaño

<p><em>[Editor’s note: This story, first published on Sept. 28, 2018 and updated today, is brought to you from our Star Cinema Archives.]  </em><br/><br/>Rory Quinto&#x27;s 2005 <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films">drama film</a> &quot;Dubai&quot; is a masterpiece that brought together three of the brightest stars of their generation: from the original Filipino matinee idol Aga Muhlach, to the Optimum Star Claudine Barretto, and the iconic leading man John Lloyd Cruz, Philippine cinema was blessed to have them in a story that showed the hardships of being an Overseas Filipino Worker (<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/starcinema/articles-news/5-ofw-movies-to-watch-if-you-loved-hello-love-goodbye-23298">OFW</a>).  </p><p>Raffy (Aga) and Andrew (John Lloyd) are siblings who reunite in Dubai to finally fulfill their promise to each other since they were kids — to earn enough and move to Canada.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757931841307‘Dubai’ 20th anniversary Still01.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>But their lives took an unexpected turn with Faye (Claudine), the woman that captured both their hearts. Will they still choose their brotherhood over their hearts’ desire?  </p><p>As &quot;Dubai&quot; celebrates its 20th anniversary on September 28, let us revisit the kind of love that will teach us the value of sacrifice and forgiveness, as seen in this film.</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I9Qt6_Es8s8?si=zQBP0EQREpLUXPnH" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Watch more FREE FULL MOVIES and exclusive videos of your favorite celebrities from the Star Cinema <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema">official YouTube channel</a>!<br/><br/></p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N8o165D58Z4?si=EhmeXZh5EJ77Jntx" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5M1SNvYUTLw?si=OTL62HFhkZYhUM2D" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/6/24/-newmoviealert-meet-greet-bye-stars-piolo-joshua-belle-juan-as-children-of-maricel-soriano-1010">#NewMovieAlert: ‘Meet, Greet &amp; Bye’ stars Piolo, Joshua, Belle, and Juan as children of Maricel Soriano</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/7/8/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-jun-robles-lana-join-forces-for-mmff-2025-entry-call-me-mother-2107">Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre, Jun Robles Lana join forces for MMFF 2025 entry ‘Call Me Mother’</a></div>

<p>Aga and John Lloyd portray siblings who reunite in Dubai to fulfill their promise to each other since childhood — to earn enough and move to Canada.</p>

Aga and John Lloyd portray siblings who reunite in Dubai to fulfill their promise to each other since childhood — to earn enough and move to Canada.

‘Dubai’ 20th anniversary: Revisit Aga, Claudine, and John Lloyd's love and heartbreak in this beloved classic

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‘Dubai’ 20th anniversary: Revisit Aga, Claudine, and John Lloyd's love and heartbreak in this beloved classic

Kirsten Olaño

Published September 18, 2025 02:52 PM PHT

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Updated September 22, 2025 06:27 PM PHT

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