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Culture BitesCan video games change how we understand history?
The hosts talk about how gaming can be used to tell historical stories
Culture BitesCan MrBeast’s pyramids video promote regional tourism?
The hosts review the YouTuber’s latest viral video and discuss the row over Israeli character in Captain America: Brave New World
ColumnWhat did I learn from going five days phone-free?
I thought that sacrificing the scrolling would change my habits long-term, but I was wrong
Culture BitesHow Mo portrays Palestinians as more than human suffering
The hosts discuss season two of the comedy series and also highlight two big art biennials in the Gulf
Culture BitesThe voice of unity: Remembering Umm Kulthum 50 years after her death
The hosts pay tribute to the legendary Egyptian singer on the anniversary of her death
Culture BitesQuoz Arts Fest and Dave Chappelle’s plea for Palestine
The hosts also spotlight Sotheby’s inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia and the opportunities it brings to the region’s art market
Culture BitesReality check: from The Real World to Dubai Bling
The hosts debate the value of reality TV as a genre and discuss the cultural highlights of 2025
First lookParisian bistro Le Relais de l’Entrecote serves its famed steak frites in Dubai
The restaurant is known for serving just one dish and round-the-block queues in the French capital
ColumnChanging my approach to resolutions finally helped me stick to one
A firm focus on health, and not the data that surrounds it, proved to be the healthier approach for me
That’s a wrap: end of year special
The hosts share their favourite cultural experiences of 2024
How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?
Culture Bites hosts reflect on what the fall of the Assad regime means for exiled Syrian artists
Smoked Room review: What to expect at the Michelin-starred Dubai restaurant
Inside Spanish chef Dani Garcia's intimate 14-seat omakase venue, which was lauded with a star only months after it opened
PodcastIs a Roman coin about to break auction records?
The hosts talk about the Arab submissions to Unesco’s intangible heritage lists, and two rare coins from the Roman and Islamic worlds
PodcastHow the UAE is making art more and more accessible
The hosts also commemorate Fairouz’s 90th birthday and talk about a new music video by rising artist Zeyne
Hotel of the weekRoom with a view at storied Anantara Amsterdam
Dating back to 1856 when a tailor opened a coffee shop, this stunning city centre offering in heart of the Dutch capital is ideally located for exploring
