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      Farah Andrews

      Farah Andrews

      Head of Features
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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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      An aerial view of the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Photo: Jumeirah
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      The project, led by interior architect Tristan Auer, will refresh the Dubai landmark property without 'damaging its DNA'

      TravelApril 15, 2026
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      Staycation hotel deals in the UAE and Oman

      From desert retreats to island escapes and hotels offering discounts

      TravelApril 09, 2026
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      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
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      Culture BitesWhat are microdramas and why are they generating billions?

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      Culture BitesApril 02, 2026
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      LifestyleApril 01, 2026
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      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
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      Fashion & BeautyMarch 27, 2026
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      Play28:44
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      Culture BitesMarch 26, 2026
      Standout Oscar moments, wins and snubs
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      Hosts share their take on this year’s awards ceremony and talk about their favourite audiobooks

      Culture BitesMarch 19, 2026
      The Camel Farm in Al Qudra desert is offering free camel hugs with every general admission ticket until March 22. Getty Images
      Dubai companies offering free or discounted family days out

      From water parks to a camel farm, venues offer deals as 'gestures of solidarity'

      Things to doMarch 13, 2026
      On March 7 and 8, Emirates operated a total of 536 flights. Reuters
      UAE flight updates: Emirates operating at more than 50% flight capacity

      Passengers are advised to check operational status before heading to airports

      TravelMarch 09, 2026
      Paul and Natalie Hunter on the UAE-Oman boarder after three-days of travel. Photo: Natalie Hunter
      UAE residents who managed to return home: 'I would try every possible flight to get back'

      After three-day journeys and plenty of cancellations, travellers have made it back to the country

      TravelMarch 05, 2026
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