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Farah Andrews

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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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Food hall Time Out Market Lisbon opened in 2014; Time Out Market Abu Dhabi is expected to open later this year. Getty Images
Time Out Market Abu Dhabi among the culinary highlights coming to Saadiyat Grove

The food hall is opening alongside popular international restaurants and cafes, including chef David Chang's Momofuku

FoodSeptember 22, 2026
Pizza in coal oven. Photo: John's Pizzeria of Times Square
In search of the perfect New York bagel, pizza slice and cookie

An 8km walking tour of Midtown Manhattan offers a glimpse of its culinary history

FoodSeptember 18, 2026
Wynn Al Marjan Island is expected to open in September 2027. Photo: Wynn Resorts
Wynn will be an ‘inflection point’ for Ras Al Khaimah, says tourism boss

RAKTDA chief executive Phillipa Harrison on the emirate’s growing hotel pipeline and the plan to triple visitor numbers by 2030

TravelSeptember 17, 2026
The Peninsula New York occupies 700 Fifth Avenue, a beaux-arts building that dates back to the early 20th century. Photo: Peninsula Hotels
The Peninsula New York review: A quiet corner in Midtown Manhattan

Dating from 1905, building offers history with lashings of understated luxury

TravelSeptember 17, 2026
Chef Kelvin Cheung, of Jun's, has been announced as a judge MasterChef Asia. Antonie Robertson / The National
One Last Thing: Chef Kelvin Cheung on his inspirations and childhood nostalgia

Brains behind Jun’s Dubai takes our quick-fire questionnaire

TN MagazineAugust 28, 2026
The writer's pet puppy Penny in a bush she definitely should not have been in. Farah Andrews / The National
ColumnWhen is the right time to get a puppy? Lessons I've learnt after adopting mine

Celebrate the victories, tolerate the setbacks - and don't expect it to stick to your plan

LifestyleAugust 21, 2026
From tips on armrests to reclining, Lufthansa's new clothing collection is winning over air travel fans. Photo: Murat Aslan
'Middle seat gets the armrests': Lufthansa releases travel etiquette collection

German airline has released a range of caps, bags and sweatshirts

TravelAugust 20, 2026
From Elvis Presley to Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrity weddings have shifted from public interest to public obsession. Getty Images / Georgina Rodriguez / Instagram
CommentOur collective obsession with celebrity weddings is out of control

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's secret wedding was overshadowed by a case of mistaken identity – and it says a lot about our insatiable appetite for celebrity

Pop CultureAugust 13, 2026
The resort's shoreline will include a beach, lagoon and purpose-built reef. Photo: Wynn Resorts
First look at Wynn Al Marjan Island's beach, lagoon and reef

The Ras Al Khaimah gaming resort's 550-metre beachfront stands complete

TravelAugust 11, 2026
Taylor Swift has made at least 10 songs unavailable for use by US President Trump on TikTok. AFP, EPA
Taylor Swift makes her music unavailable to Trump on TikTok after trolling

Video was captioned, 'I'm sure Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song'

Music & On-stageAugust 09, 2026
The resort will ascend 305 meters above sea level, across 70 storeys. Photo: Wynn
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What to expect at Wynn Al Marjan Island: Entertainment and art to rooms and food

The UAE’s first gaming resort is due to open in September 2027

TravelAugust 05, 2026
Abu Dhabi, 25 June 2026: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the launch of the Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of the Arts) development project near Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi. ( Yousef Alhammadi/ Abu Dhabi Media Office ) ---
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Culture BitesA stage for spectacle and subtlety: Inside Dar Al Funoon

Hosts discuss the new cultural landmark taking shape on Saadiyat Island and share their favourite summer reads

Culture BitesJuly 09, 2026
Fix founders Sarah Hamouda and Yezen Alani. Photo: Fix Dessert Chocolatier
Fix founders on creating the Dubai chocolate phenomenon: 'The world named it'

Husband-wife duo behind the global success discuss the rise of the pistachio and knafeh combination, and their latest creation

FoodJuly 07, 2026
Every mishandled bag costs airlines $260 on average, according to Sita. Alamy
Middle East leads the way in handling baggage

Baggage mishandling rates fell by 23% in 2025, says SITA report

TravelJuly 02, 2026
Amandari's hillside villas overlook emerald rice terraces, offering one of Ubud's most peaceful settings. Photo: Aman
A week at two Aman resorts reveals Bali at its finest

One hotel is immersed in rainforest tranquillity while the other is suspended between mountain and sea

TravelJuly 02, 2026
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