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Farah Andrews

Farah Andrews

Head of Features
Dubai
Farah is Head of Features at The National, working in the Culture, Travel and Lifestyle departments. She is also co-host of the Culture Bites podcast and writes weekly travel newsletter, Checking In. Farah moved to the UAE in 2011 after graduating from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in English literature and Hispanic studies. She has worked on a number of entertainment, lifestyle and celebrity titles, including OK! and Cosmopolitan. She is particularly passionate about women’s issues, travel, entertainment and sustainability.
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Episode 100: A day out at the newly-opened Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Culture BitesA day out at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Hosts explore billions of years' worth of science at the emirate’s newest cultural attraction

Culture BitesNovember 27, 2025
How stories of migration come to life at Abu Dhabi Art
Culture BitesHow stories of migration come to life at Abu Dhabi Art

Hosts speak to artists at the fair about their installations inspired by memories of home and movement

Culture BitesNovember 20, 2025
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has dinosaur-themed spaces dedicated to children. Photo: Naturalis Biodiversity Centre
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi guide: Timings, tickets and attractions

What you need to know before visiting the new Saadiyat Cultural District attraction

CultureNovember 20, 2025
Brooki Bakehouse founder Brooke Bellamy sold 5,000 cookies in two days at Mother of the Nation. Photo: Brooki Bakehouse
Following hit Abu Dhabi pop-up, Brooki Bakehouse is setting up shop in UAE

Viral Australian bakery to open in Dubai early next year, following Dh60 million investment

LifestyleNovember 13, 2025
What to look forward to at this year's Abu Dhabi Art
Culture BitesWhat to look forward to at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

Hosts discuss the global highlights of the emirate’s flagship art fair in its 17th year

Culture BitesNovember 13, 2025
Mexican restaurant Sobremesa will open in Souk Al Bahar in November. Photo: Sobremesa
New Mexican restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from fine dining to street food

Coming soon and newly opened, there is a wave of Latin dining options coming to the UAE

FoodNovember 10, 2025
How Dhai Dubai festival artists are using light as a medium
Culture BitesHow Dhai Dubai festival artists are using light as a medium

Event’s co-curator joins hosts to discuss the details of the exhibition’s second edition

Culture BitesNovember 06, 2025
The Jumeriah Marsa Al Arab is located beside the Burj Al Arab and makes up the third part of the hotel group's nautical trilogy with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Photo: Jumeirah
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is UAE newcomer in World's 50 Best Hotels list

Atlantis The Royal ranked highest in the Middle East at London awards ceremony

TravelNovember 03, 2025
Dubai ride takes over the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road and routes include several of the emirate's landmarks. AP Photo
Sheikh Zayed Road closes for Dubai Ride fitness challenge event

Annual race is a flagship part of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's 30x30 challenge

WellbeingNovember 02, 2025
Queen Rania of Jordan wore red custom Dolce & Gabbana piece for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Queen Rania wears Dolce & Gabbana for Grand Egyptian Museum opening

While the Jordanian royal picked a classic from the Italian brand, the Egyptian first lady wore a dress featuring hieroglyphs

Fashion & BeautyNovember 02, 2025
The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza was held in the presence of Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, alongside a number of monarchs, heads of state and government leaders from around the world. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Royals and celebrities attend opening ceremony of Grand Egyptian Museum

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and Queen Rania among international dignitaries

CultureNovember 02, 2025
The Royal Palace serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Photo: Phnom Penh Municipality
24 hours in Phnom Penh: What to see, do and eat in the Cambodian capital

As Etihad launches direct flights, it's time to explore the bustling city, built on the confluence of four rivers

TravelOctober 30, 2025
Scratch and sniff art comes to Abu Dhabi
Culture BitesScratch and sniff art comes to Abu Dhabi

Hosts explore how museums are tapping into the power of scent, and share suggestions for milder Halloween horror films

Culture BitesOctober 30, 2025
Sell it or melt it: What will the thieves do with their stolen Louvre jewellery?
Culture BitesSell it or melt it: What will the thieves do with their stolen Louvre jewellery?

Our hosts discuss details of the heist and other notorious art crimes

Culture BitesOctober 23, 2025
The mighty mushroom: UAE’s desert-dwelling marvel
Culture BitesThe mighty mushroom: UAE’s desert-dwelling marvel

Hosts speak to ecologist about the traditions, dishes and industries inspired by fungi

Culture BitesOctober 16, 2025
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