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Farah Andrews

Farah Andrews

Head of Features
Dubai
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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Who are the pilgrims riding from Spain to Makkah on horseback, reviving an Andalusian tradition?
Culture BitesWho are horse riders reviving an Andalusian tradition?

The hosts share the story of Spanish Muslims who travelled to Hajj on horseback, and talk about pop songs with Eastern influences

Culture BitesJune 12, 2025
Enas Refaei
British singer Ed Sheeran sings a line in Punjabi in new single, with a version entirely in the language due to be released. Reuters
Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi in new song Sapphire

Single's accompanying music video shot in locations across India

Music & On-stageJune 06, 2025
Farah Andrews
The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi
Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Hosts highlight some of the emirate’s enduring local establishments and share Eid Al Adha traditions from the Middle East

Culture BitesJune 05, 2025
Enas Refaei
Qasr Al Watan’s Al Barza is resplendent in sparkling chandeliers and is decorated in gold. Photo: Qasr Al Watan
The Abu Dhabi palace where dignitaries like Trump are welcomed

Enormous room can hold up to 300 guests

CultureMay 15, 2025
Farah Andrews
From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight
Culture BitesWorth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

The hosts highlight some of the regional entries at this year's Cannes Film Festival and discuss the hype around Disney coming to Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesMay 15, 2025
Enas Refaei
Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island
Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Entertainment and leisure destination developer Miral will fully develop the site

Things to doMay 08, 2025
Farah Andrews
What is a foreign film production anyway?
Culture BitesImpact of tariffs on Hollywood productions coming to the Middle East

The hosts unpack the challenges of a tariff on productions outside the US, and give a roundup of cultural events from the past week

Culture BitesMay 08, 2025
Enas Refaei
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, centre, at the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. With him are, from left: Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group chief executive of Miral; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and chairman of Miral; Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company; and Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Disney to open theme park in Abu Dhabi

New attraction will be 'distinctly Emirati' and could open within five years

Things to doMay 07, 2025
Evelyn Lau
How Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood
Culture BitesHow Abu Dhabi is attracting Hollywood

The hosts talk about the emirate’s rebate programme for film productions and preview The National’s list of 21st century Arabic novels

Culture BitesMay 01, 2025
Enas Refaei
How political should a music festival be?
Culture BitesHow political should a music festival be?

The hosts discuss artists supporting Palestine at Coachella and highlight Sharjah’s cultural links with Morocco

Culture BitesApril 24, 2025
Enas Refaei
Can art really cut through the turmoil?
Culture BitesCan art really cut through the turmoil?

Enas and Farah explore themes of interconnectedness and cultural expression at Art Dubai

Culture BitesApril 17, 2025
Enas Refaei
Kristen Wiig, Scarlett Johansson, Ana Gasteyer and Kim Kardashian perform a sketch for Saturday Night Live in February. Getty Images
No, we don't need a British version of Saturday Night Live

Sketch comedy and biting political take downs are already well covered on UK TV

Film & TVApril 14, 2025
Farah Andrews
Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?
Culture BitesTaking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

The hosts talk about the controversy around the viral Studio Ghibli trend and discuss the new season of Black Mirror

Culture BitesApril 10, 2025
Enas Refaei
An attendee wears a lavender-inspired hat at the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Stylish attendees and Style Stakes winners at the Dubai World Cup

A pastel colour palette befitting the spring event was a go-to for many on the day

Fashion & BeautyApril 06, 2025
Farah Andrews
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, to the right of Burj Al Arab, completes the hotel group's nautical-themed trilogy. Photo: Jumeirah
A superyacht-style stay on dry land in Dubai

The 386-room hotel opened its doors on March 14

LifestyleMarch 28, 2025
Farah Andrews
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