What is Rafael Khanoyan's net worth? 'RHODubai' Season 2 star Taleen Marie's husband leads UAE's top company

Rafael Khanoyan will make his television debut with Bravo's 'RHODubai' Season 2
Taleen Marie has been with Rafael Khanoyan for more than a decade (Instagram/@rifraf32)
Taleen Marie has been with Rafael Khanoyan for more than a decade (Instagram/@rifraf32)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The 'Real Housewives of Dubai' star Taleen Marie's husband Rafael Khanoyan is a successful businessman. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Rafael is the CEO of Al Ryum Group of Companies. He has been serving in that position since December 2022.

The Bravo star's husband's company has designed and built parks throughout the city of Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Rafael's company is behind building some of the most well-known buildings and structures in Dubai. In a recent interview, Rafael shared, "We are a general contractor."

He added, "Landscaping is still one of our largest business segments, but over the last 15 years we have started competing for contracts on desalination plants, specialised buildings, and of course, theme parks." He also recalled, "Going back to 1990, when the company was established, we started as a small landscaping contractor to fill a gap in the market."

Rafael Khanoyan is a businessman (Instagram/@rifraf32)
Rafael Khanoyan is a businessman (Instagram/@rifraf32)

Rafael Khanoyan's early life

Taleen Marie's husband Rafael Khanoyan was born in 1983 and hails from Dubai. He has studied International Business at the University of the Incarnate Word. After completing his graduation, Rafael worked as a COO at Arco General Contracting.

Bravo star's husband joined the company as a COO in July 2015. He later joined as Chief Executive Officer at Al Ryum Group of Companies. Rafael is not an active social media user he occasionally shares posts with his wife and kids.

Rafael Khanoyan is originally from Dubai (Instagram/@rifraf32)
Rafael Khanoyan is originally from Dubai (Instagram/@rifraf32)

Rafael Khanoyan to make his TV debut with Taleen Marie

Rafael Khanoyan is all set to make his reality television debut with 'RHODubai' Season 2. Rafael and his wife Taleen Marie appeared to be indulging in explosive drama as the duo were teased fighting with the Bravo co-stars. The drama heated up and Caroline Brooks yelled at Rafael, "Tell your wife to watch her mouth."

Taleen clapped back and shouted at Caroline, "Are you challenging my husband?" Rafael appeared to be excited about his upcoming Bravo show gig and shared a teaser while noting, "Get ready for season 2 of Real Housewives of Dubai! June 2, mark your calendars the girls bring the 🔥!!!!!"


 
 
 
 
 
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How did Rafael Khanoyan and Taleen Marie meet?

'RHODubai' Season 2 newbie Rafael Khanoyan has been with Taleen Marie for more than a decade. The husband and wife duo met for the first time through their family in the United States. They soon sparked romance and started dating

After dating for two years, Rafael and Taleen exchanged vows in May 2014 at Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards in California. They have been happily married for 10 years and share two children together, Gabriella Marie and Sienna Dean.

Bravo show couple has recently celebrated their 10th anniversary and Taleen shared a sweet video montage featuring a series of throwback photos. Alongside the video, Taleen wrote, "10 YEARS Happy Anniversary to my best friend and the love of my life." She added, "We have been through so much together and I couldn't imagine going on this crazy ride with anyone else."

The 'RHODubai' star continued, "I love the beautiful family we've made and the husband and father you have become. I will never take it for granted. Our girls are so lucky to have you. We all are. I love you Rifroof A-Team forever."

Rafael Khanoyan and Taleen Marie with their daughters (Instagram/@rifraf32)
Rafael Khanoyan and Taleen Marie with their daughters (Instagram/@rifraf32)

'The Real Housewives of Dubai' Season 2 premieres on June 2 at 9 pm ET on Bravo. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock and the Bravo app.

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