Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Dubai’s latest Michelin Guide has plenty to celebrate: 19 new entries, and a second star for homegrown favourite Orfali Bros. But alongside the congratulations, there’s a practical question: what happens when a restaurant recommended by the guide isn’t currently open?
We speak to a food business that's continuing to expand even during uncertain times.
After 13 years, Frying Pan Adventures of Arva and Farida that has taken residents and visitors through Old Dubai’s streets, is making its last walking tour.
William Mullally fills us in with movies to consider watching this weekend.

From the big screen, we also bring you to the Dubai stage adaptation of Perfect Strangers.
And a new winter festival has been announced for Dubai, with plans to bring more than 150 food and retail vendors to the waterfront beside Dubai Festival City Mall.
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A cancer diagnosis comes with appointments, scans, treatment plans and an entirely new medical vocabulary. But what happens inside your head while all of that is happening?
We also turn our attention to health as we talk about rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, particularly the joints. We speak with Molly, whose journey to a diagnosis took around two years despite knowing that something wasn't right and the doctor who helped her get the answers and support she needed.
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Fresh from the glamour of the fifth Dubai edition Michelin Guide ceremony, Courtney Brandt shares which restaurants gained a star, and the ones we should keep our eyes out for!
We also sit down with Luca Allam for tips on how to make every conversation impactful as we live in AI-driven world, then delve into Money Matters with Natalie Walsh to unpack the common financial mistakes expats make, and how to avoid them.
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We may all have heard of the different love languages, but do they apply to children too? Author Ellis Hardwood shares which "language" speaks to them the clearest.
A new Dubai initiative promoting Emirati Sign Language is more than just a campaign. Donna Glasper explains what we can all do to make everyday accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Looking at family issues across the region in our Legal Clinic with Madeleine Mendy of Bin Sevan Advocates.
Plus, we tackle the hardest ages to parent. Sara Rasmi from Thrive Wellbeing Centre is here to discuss.
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We explore how the cities we build shape the way we connect and belong, what it really takes to beat breast cancer, and the truth behind the growing buzz around testosterone for midlife health. Three conversations about our communities, our bodies, and the choices that shape our lives.
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