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Farah Andrews

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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Entrance to the Arsenale - Sale d'Armi, La Biennale di Venezia 2019. Photo: National Pavilion UAE
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Culture BitesVenice Biennale: is art becoming inseparable from politics?

Hosts reflect on tensions at the art exhibition and discuss a viral moment involving a Palestinian football shirt on an HBO comedy

Culture BitesMay 07, 2026
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan shares a previously unseen image with his wife, Princess Rajwa, and daughter, Princess Iman. Photo: Crown Prince Hussein / Instagram
Jordan's royal family share touching messages on Princess Rajwa's birthday

The Saudi-born princess twins with her young daughter in the photo

LifestyleApril 28, 2026
Each series of The White Lotus has centred on a death at a high-end hotel resort in a hot or tropical destination. Photo: HBO
What we know about White Lotus season four so far

Plus, when it's expected to be released and plotlines we already know

Film & TVApril 26, 2026
Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi opened on April 20 at The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Photo: Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi
How does Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi compare to the original London restaurant?

An exciting and elegant addition to the UAE capital's fine dining scene

LifestyleApril 24, 2026
From politics to pop: What stood out at Coachella this year?
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Culture BitesFrom politics to pop: what stood out at Coachella this year?

Hosts reflect on viral festival moments and discuss Elmo’s wholesome Arabic lesson on Sesame Street

Culture BitesApril 23, 2026
An aerial view of the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Photo: Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab closes to undergo 18-month restoration

The project, led by interior architect Tristan Auer, will refresh the Dubai landmark property without 'damaging its DNA'

TravelApril 15, 2026
Escape the city on Melia Desert Palm's 64-hectare polo estate. Photo: Melia Desert Palm
Staycation hotel deals in the UAE and Oman

From desert retreats to island escapes and hotels offering discounts

TravelApril 09, 2026
Bahrain International Airport advises passengers to check with their airlines for the latest updates. Bloomberg
Gulf Air begins gradual resumption of flights as Bahrain airspace opens

The first aircraft landed at Bahrain International Airport after more than a month, on Tuesday night

TravelApril 09, 2026
Arab acts performing at Coachella and how to help independent artists and small businesses in the UAE
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Culture BitesArab acts performing at Coachella and how to help independent artists in the UAE

Hosts talk about community-led movements to help homegrown brands and shops as they bear cost of regional hostilities

Culture BitesApril 09, 2026
Through the Ma'an programme, Majid Al Futtaim offers small business pop-up spaces in That Concept Store in Mall of the Emirates, among others. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Pay it forward: Initiatives launched to promote small businesses in the UAE

From offering pop-up retail space to free photography and digital promotion, many companies are looking to boost local brands

LifestyleApril 05, 2026
What are microdramas and why are they generating billions?
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Culture BitesWhat are microdramas and why are they generating billions?

Hosts reflect on the appeal of short-form vertical video soaps and discuss Coca-Cola Arena’s retail solution as concerts pause

Culture BitesApril 02, 2026
April Fool's Day has become popular with brands for marketing pranks. Getty Images
ColumnRead the room: This is not the year for April Fool's pranks

Practical jokes are inappropriate when we are navigating fake news and dealing with the impact of war

LifestyleApril 01, 2026
Style Stakes 2026 Best Hat Becky Page. Photo: Dubai Racing
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All the winners of Dubai World Cup's Style Stakes competition

Prizes included up to $15,000 in shopping vouchers, as well as air miles and driving experiences

Fashion & BeautyMarch 29, 2026
The UAE issued reassuring messages about thunder and lightning, amid missile threats and alerts. Getty
ColumnWhy every noise feels sharper in the thunder of conflict

Even neutral sounds can feel louder when the brain is scanning for danger

WellbeingMarch 27, 2026
Taylor Swift won a record seven awards at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. Reuters
Taylor Swift wears $11,000 diamond ring by Lebanese designer Selim Mouzannar

Singer pairs Beirut Rosace ring with a selection of jewels

Fashion & BeautyMarch 27, 2026
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