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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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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
The Lagoon at Park Hyatt Dubai, which is offering half-board rooms from Dh750. Photo: Hyatt
Staycation hotel deals in the UAE and Oman

From desert retreats to island escapes and hotels offering discounts

TravelMarch 30, 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
Can the comedy of Saturday Night Live be universal?
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Culture BitesCan the comedy of Saturday Night Live be universal?

Our hosts have their say about show’s new UK adaptation and discuss the appeal of viral internet animals

Culture BitesMarch 26, 2026
Standout Oscar moments, wins and snubs
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Culture BitesThe standout Oscar moments, wins and snubs

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
After Sunset encourages table conversation and connection through a series of questions and prompts. Photo: Amazon AE
Emirati influencer and Rashid Centre launch Ramadan card game

Limited edition release After Sunset aims to encourage family conversation and connection

Things to doFebruary 20, 2026
Emirates provides iftar boxes at select boarding gates and in-flight to fasting passengers. Photo: Emirates
How UAE airlines are marking Ramadan, from iftar boxes to prayer mats on board

For those who are fasting, travel can still make up a significant part of the holy month

TravelFebruary 20, 2026
Indian writer Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin Film Festival over comments from jury president Wim Wenders that the festival had to 'stay out of politics'. AFP
Author Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlinale 'disgusted' by jury's Gaza remarks

The writer described comments as 'shutting down a conversation about a crime against humanity'

Film & TVFebruary 15, 2026
Who was the target audience for Bad Bunny’s half-time show?
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Culture BitesWho was the target audience for Bad Bunny’s half-time show?

Hosts discuss the powerful moments and missed opportunities in this year’s Super Bowl performance and why it resonated globally

Culture BitesFebruary 12, 2026
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