Culture Bites

A lively conversation focused on the arts scene in the UAE and the ever-evolving landscape of global entertainment.

Tips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Hosts talk about Saadiyat's art offerings and Syrian TV’s comeback moment

Is life more fun with our phones locked away?

Hosts discuss festival's mystery artists and Dave Chappelle’s show in Abu Dhabi

How big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

Hosts discuss the action-packed motorsport movie and share suggested summer reads

Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

The hosts discuss the influence of the shark attack thriller on Hollywood, and visit the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection in Saadiyat

Who are the horse riders reviving an Andalusian tradition?

The hosts share the story of Spanish Muslims who travelled to Hajj on horseback, and talk about pop songs with Eastern influences

The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Hosts highlight some of the emirate’s enduring local establishments and share Eid Al Adha traditions from the Middle East

Worth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

The hosts highlight some of the regional entries at this year's Cannes Film Festival and discuss the hype around Disney coming to Abu Dhabi

Impact of tariffs on Hollywood productions coming to the Middle East

The hosts unpack the challenges of a tariff on productions outside the US, and give a roundup of cultural events from the past week

How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

The hosts talk about the emirate’s rebate programme for film productions and preview The National’s list of 21st century Arabic novels

How political should a music festival be?

The hosts discuss artists supporting Palestine at Coachella and highlight Sharjah’s cultural links with Morocco

Can art really cut through the turmoil?

Enas and Farah explore themes of interconnectedness and cultural expression at Art Dubai

Taking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

The hosts talk about the controversy around the viral Studio Ghibli trend and discuss the new season of Black Mirror