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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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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
A selection of books for Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route, from Arab novellas and European classics to essays, short stories and contemporary non-fiction
Train reads: 11 compact books to take on short journeys

As Etihad Rail launches between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, these novellas, essays and story collections suit the nearly two-hour route

BooksJune 30, 2026
People take part in the special International Day of Yoga celebration at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim for The National
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Yogis gather for International Yoga Day celebration at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Event encourages 'well-being, reflection and reconnection'

Things to doJune 21, 2026
Barasti when it first opened in the mid-1990s. Photo: Barasti
A look back at 30 years of Barasti, as the Dubai beach bar prepares to close

Popular venue is due to reopen in 2027 after a major renovation

Things to doJune 21, 2026
Scottish band Skerryvore play for fans at the FIFA Fan Festival ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Group C match between Haiti and Scotland. Picture date: Saturday June 13, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
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Culture BitesFrom bagpipes to dabke: The cultural side of the World Cup

Hosts discuss opening ceremonies and fan experiences capturing attention across North America

Culture BitesJune 18, 2026
The Emirates airline policy includes medical cover for conflict-related incidents as well as extended-stay support. AFP
Etihad and Emirates offer 'comprehensive' insurance for passengers

Travel cover by Emirates available from today

TravelJune 17, 2026
Could AI music help to bridge a gap in culture?
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Culture BitesCould AI music help to bridge a gap in culture?

Hosts discuss a new AI-generated song in Kurdish language that is taking over social media

Culture BitesJune 04, 2026
British Airways flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman will remain suspended until October 25. Chris Whiteoak / The National
British Airways flights to Dubai postponed until October

Services to the UAE had been due to resume on July 1

TravelJune 02, 2026
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