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Culture BitesReality check: from The Real World to Dubai Bling
The hosts debate the value of reality TV as a genre and discuss the cultural highlights of 2025
First lookParisian bistro Le Relais de l’Entrecote serves its famed steak frites in Dubai
The restaurant is known for serving just one dish and round-the-block queues in the French capital
ColumnChanging my approach to resolutions finally helped me stick to one
A firm focus on health, and not the data that surrounds it, proved to be the healthier approach for me
That’s a wrap: end of year special
The hosts share their favourite cultural experiences of 2024
How will Syria’s cultural landscape transform?
Culture Bites hosts reflect on what the fall of the Assad regime means for exiled Syrian artists
Smoked Room review: What to expect at the Michelin-starred Dubai restaurant
Inside Spanish chef Dani Garcia's intimate 14-seat omakase venue, which was lauded with a star only months after it opened
PodcastIs a Roman coin about to break auction records?
The hosts talk about the Arab submissions to Unesco’s intangible heritage lists, and two rare coins from the Roman and Islamic worlds
PodcastHow the UAE is making art more and more accessible
The hosts also commemorate Fairouz’s 90th birthday and talk about a new music video by rising artist Zeyne
Hotel of the weekRoom with a view at storied Anantara Amsterdam
Dating back to 1856 when a tailor opened a coffee shop, this stunning city centre offering in heart of the Dutch capital is ideally located for exploring
PodcastHistoric pieces and humble beginnings at Abu Dhabi Art
Egyptian Adel El Siwi promotes his new exhibition and the hosts talk about celebrities moving to social media app BlueSky
PodcastThe rise of the underdog artist at music awards
The hosts discuss Grammy nominations, Dubai Design Week and high-value art from the region
PodcastLove is Blind Habibi reunites for a worldwide audience
The hosts also discuss cultural preservation in Lebanon and Palestine in the face of conflict
PodcastA lens on Arabia’s prehistoric world
The hosts also talk about Diwali and Halloween festivities as well as their top Arabic novels of the 20th century
What to see, do and eat in Bhutan
Twice weekly flights via Drukair connect Dubai and the charming city of Paro
PodcastChild stars, Halloween films and the Al Sidr festival
The hosts also recommend Halloween films to watch and spotlight Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival
