Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Homegrown favourites under one roof in Mirdif, staycays, Dubai’s heaviest chicken sandwich – we’ve got more on the list!
From the kitchens of some of India’s most celebrated hotels to 15 years helping turn Dishoom into a household name in the UK, Chef Naved Nasir has spent much of his career telling stories through Indian food.
Open kitchen, no delivery. What’s in a restaurant to have this confidence? We ask the husband-and-wife chefs of LahKee.
Earlier this week a text came into the show asking for a little help. Best friends Ayesha and Yaseen have poured their savings, time and probably quite a lot of tastings into Buttrd, the sandwich business they launched from a cloud kitchen in Business Bay six months ago. The business is trying to survive. They were hoping for a shout-out, we’re giving them a platform.
What can AED 10 buy you in Dubai these days? Well, this summer, potentially a very good lunch or dinner.
Plus, we help you plan the perfect night in with the best movies and shows this weekend.
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Doctors here in the UAE say they see a noticeable rise in cases during the hottest months, with dehydration the major culprit. So who is most vulnerable, what should we be looking out for, and how quickly can a stone actually form?
New research suggests half of Gen Z say the cost of going out and meeting new people is getting in the way of their financial goals, while another study found 51 percent are spending absolutely nothing on dates.
Meet the community helping People of Determination develop more skills, confidence, independence and connection through arts.
And more summer camps for you, at the museum, and one with pets.
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Friendship can look like something that just happens naturally in childhood, you find someone in the playground, start playing and off you go. But those relationships are actually where children learn some of their most important life skills. So what happens when making friends doesn’t come easily?
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. We've got expert advices for mums and mums-to-be.
If you're confused where to bring your kids for camp this summer, we've got you covered from indoor experiences to teaching them about business.
And we share another Dubai success story, one camel milk soap at a time.
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We’ve all done it. You pop into the supermarket for milk and somehow leave with chocolate, crisps and a “buy one, get one free” you never planned to buy. There's an explanation for that.
One person's diagnosis can help protect brothers, sisters, children and even cousins by prompting earlier screening and potentially life-saving treatment. Today we talk about genetics and hereditary illnesses with a geneticist and with someone who's lived this reality.
And what role do our earliest relationships play in shaping how we connect with others?

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From wearable technology and preventative healthcare to reducing food waste and building confidence through comedy, we look at how small changes and practical habits can improve everyday wellbeing, communication and quality of life.
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