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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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How Dhai Dubai festival artists are using light as a medium
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Culture BitesHow Dhai Dubai festival artists are using light as a medium

Event’s co-curator joins hosts to discuss the details of the exhibition’s second edition

Culture BitesNovember 06, 2025
The Jumeriah Marsa Al Arab is located beside the Burj Al Arab and makes up the third part of the hotel group's nautical trilogy with the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Photo: Jumeirah
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is UAE newcomer in World's 50 Best Hotels list

Atlantis The Royal ranked highest in the Middle East at London awards ceremony

TravelNovember 03, 2025
Dubai ride takes over the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road and routes include several of the emirate's landmarks. AP Photo
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Sheikh Zayed Road closes for Dubai Ride fitness challenge event

Annual race is a flagship part of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's 30x30 challenge

WellbeingNovember 02, 2025
Queen Rania of Jordan wore red custom Dolce & Gabbana piece for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
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Queen Rania wears Dolce & Gabbana for Grand Egyptian Museum opening

While the Jordanian royal picked a classic from the Italian brand, the Egyptian first lady wore a dress featuring hieroglyphs

Fashion & BeautyNovember 02, 2025
The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza was held in the presence of Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, alongside a number of monarchs, heads of state and government leaders from around the world. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
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Royals and celebrities attend opening ceremony of Grand Egyptian Museum

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and Queen Rania among international dignitaries

CultureNovember 02, 2025
The Royal Palace serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Photo: Phnom Penh Municipality
24 hours in Phnom Penh: What to see, do and eat in the Cambodian capital

As Etihad launches direct flights, it's time to explore the bustling city, built on the confluence of four rivers

TravelOctober 30, 2025
Scratch and sniff art comes to Abu Dhabi
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Culture BitesScratch and sniff art comes to Abu Dhabi

Hosts explore how museums are tapping into the power of scent, and share suggestions for milder Halloween horror films

Culture BitesOctober 30, 2025
Sell it or melt it: What will the thieves do with their stolen Louvre jewellery?
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Culture BitesSell it or melt it: What will the thieves do with their stolen Louvre jewellery?

Our hosts discuss details of the heist and other notorious art crimes

Culture BitesOctober 23, 2025
The mighty mushroom: UAE’s desert-dwelling marvel
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Culture BitesThe mighty mushroom: UAE’s desert-dwelling marvel

Hosts speak to ecologist about the traditions, dishes and industries inspired by fungi

Culture BitesOctober 16, 2025
From Arrakis to Abu Dhabi: Tracking the Dune cast in the UAE
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Culture BitesWhich Dune stars are coming to Abu Dhabi?

Hosts give away details of the new film’s coming shoot in the Liwa desert

Culture BitesOctober 09, 2025
Taylor Swift's 12th album The Life of a Showgirl is out on October 3. PA
What time is Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl album coming out around the world?

Time zones explained from UAE and UK to India and Indonesia

Music & On-stageOctober 02, 2025
Could the revived Hejaz railway be a healing track for the region?
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Culture BitesHejaz railway revival: A healing track for the region

Hosts look back in time at historic route that linked Damascus to Madinah

Culture BitesOctober 02, 2025
Dubai Fountain is located within the man-made Burj Lake with views of Burj Khalifa. Getty Images
Dubai Fountain reopens with new sound, lighting and choreography

Show timings of popular Downtown attraction revealed following five months of renovations

Things to doOctober 01, 2025
A rendering of Wynn Al Marjan Island, which is scheduled to open in 2027. Photo: Wynn Resorts
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First restaurants at Wynn Al Marjan Island officially announced

There will be a steakhouse by Alain Ducasse as well as Italian, Lebanese and Greek eateries among 22 restaurants at the much-anticipated property

FoodSeptember 25, 2025
A rendering of the newly announced Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Photo: Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental announces Dubai resort with golf and horse-riding facilities

The hotel, located in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, will offer a spacious spa and equestrian facilities

TravelSeptember 23, 2025
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