Afternoons with Helen Farmer
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Afternoons with Helen Farmer
A laid back look at life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what's happening and where to go with free advice, expert opinion and storytelling which gives an inside scoop in to real life UAE. Calling foodies, culture vultures and people who want answers from our trusted team of engaging experts.
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An Emirati's Guide to Iftar and Suhoor
Ahmed Ali, the local behind Emirati Food Geeks, gives us an etiquette lesson on attending iftars and suhoors.
Plus, a quick guide on where to d...
How to control your cashflow
From investing to saving, getting out of debt to money mindset, Steve Cronin from Dead Simple Savings joins us to take all of your income-related ques...
Lessons from pop culture
From Bad Bunny - and what his portrayal of masculinity can teach our boys - to that America's Next Top Model documentary and what it's done to women's...
How to talk to teens
From the sullen to the silent, via a few slammed doors, teen behavior can be hard to read. But how can you tell what’s age-appropriate and what might...
How Mo Gawdat harnessed AI to help you find true love
We are more connected than ever, yet loneliness is rising and relationships are under pressure - but what if the problem with modern love is not commi...
Running out of cash?
New research says one in four workers would be out of money within a month of losing their job – and Helen’s own listener poll suggests the number her...
How to book an F1 gig programme
Lewis Capaldi and Zara Laarson are headed to Abu Dhabi for the first night of the 2026 Grand Prix – but what goes into planning the big gig schedule?...
Supporting neurodivergent adults
The UAE’s first dedicated clinic to offer testing, treatment and support for neurodivergent adults, employers and families, opens its doors in Dubai n...
Would you buy A BIT of a house in Dubai?
Tokenisation of Dubai’s property market took a major step forward this week, opening the market to a whole new category of investors. But what do they...
Vaccine safety and skepticism
As global vaccine rates stall or fall, Dr Howard Podolsky joins Helen to bust some myths and answer your questions.
Plus, we talk rage and how t...
Is work/life balance an impossible dream?
From shorter school hours and longer work hours to a pressure to perform in an ever-changing market, Helen asks a host of industry experts what worker...
What to do this weekend
From movies and TV to awards ceremonies to the food finds you need to know, we've got your social life sorted!
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Your Property Law Clinic on Afternoons
Rent increases, eviction notices, bounced cheques, off-plan delays—property questions land in our inbox every single week, and for many people the rul...
Are we losing real world skills?
Is our obsession with digital speed quietly eroding the human skills that matter most: deep thinking, empathy, judgement and creativity? Helen discuss...
What can amateur investors do to save safely without losing any chance of return?
Last week, we were preparing to talk to you about buying gold. And then, it crashed. So, when markets are so predictable we get the experts to guide y...
How to talk to kids about the news
The headlines are a challenge for even adults right now – but with our kids exposed to news online at ever- younger ages, how do we parent through all...
What to do this weekend
From arts and culture to Wicked at Dubai Opera to the foodi finds you need to know, we've got your social life sorted!
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Do you need a permit to post on social?
Advertiser permits become a legal requirement for influencers in the UAE from this weekend - but who needs them and what does it entail? Helen puts yo...
How rugby opened a new IVF conversation
French rugby pro Thibaud Flament made headlines this week when he said he’d miss his country’s Six Nations opener due to fertility treatment and his w...
Do your kids control your purse strings?
Research from the children’s finance app GoHenry estimates that Gen Alpha now have around £3.3 billion in spending power through their influence on ho...
How to buy a house
New research has found 70% of UAE residents want to buy property this year. But what do you need to know if you’re taking your first steps into the ma...
Food, fun and fairways
Afternoons is live from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, getting the lowdown on all the fun - sporting and otherwise - on site for 2026...
See omn...
The art of polite debate
It’s the challenge of our time - how to maintain respectful dialogue with people we vehemently disagree with. Could a new book help? Helen meets Paul...
Behind the Beckham drama
Brand Beckham has long been presented as the ultimate tight-knit family, but this week that image cracked. So, behind the gossip, what does their stor...
Do you need an admin night?
It’s the biggest social trend on TikTok right now – sitting down with pals for an evening to tackle those jobs you’ve been procrastinating about. But...
The downside of tutoring
Exam season is here - and hitting straight after the holidays, leading many parents to turn to tutors over the festive break. But as new research sugg...
Your weekend, sorted
We find out all about the upcoming Al Quoz Arts Fest, and go behind the scenes at the Golden Globes with judge, William Mullally.
Plus, Helen fa...
Your 2026 workplace clinic
From workplace bullying and employers withdrawing benefits to research showing the detrimental impact of a work-heavy work/life balance, early headlin...
The sad reality behind the 'Are You Dead?' app
Single person and childless households are on the rise. A Chinese app called Are You Dead has gone viral. And 56% of UAE-based workers say they experi...
Deepfakes, GROK, and UAE law
Amid a global furore over its use, Grok’s ability to remove the clothes from women and children has been put behind a paywall, but creator Elon Musk s...
Your ‘Divorce Month’ Q&A
It’s what’s commonly known as Divorce Month, with lawyer’s offices across the world packed out every January. But what are your next steps here if you...
How to build a dinosaur
The Natural History Museum has opened as a living research hub – but how can it help shape how we understand our planet, our past and our future? Hele...
Movies, motherhood & (role)modelling
From Ivy League graduate to global fashion runways, from Hollywood sets to birth advocacy to Dubai’s Gladiator Summit, Yaya DaCosta joins Helen to dis...
Would you lie to make it to pick-up on time?
A UK GP has been suspended after faking appointments so she could leave work in time for the school run- leaving many parents asking the same question...
You’re never too old – or tired – to party
She’s amassed millions of followers for her kitchen DJ sets. Now, 63-year-old Crazy Auntie Ann is in Dubai to show us how to live it up at any age – w...
Have you got ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ regret?
BNPL schemes boomed across the Middle East at the end of 2025 - but how many people are now waking up to the reality of putting off costs into the new...
Hot Travel Destinations for 2026
From the world’s best hotels, cruises, to new flights launching this new year, we’ve got you covered. Connecting Travel's Sarah Hedley Hymers has all...
It's not late bloomer, it's just LATER bloomer
We get that from Dr Thoraiya Kanafani as we discuss celebrating pacing your peaks and trusting your own path.
Dubai Health's Dr Sara Kazim share...
Goodbye gentle parenting?
As we look ahead to 2026, a lot of parents are quietly asking the same question: is gentle parenting still working, or have we misunderstood it altoge...
How your oral health impacts your overall wellbeing
Helen explores how our mouth health is connected with other parts of the body more than we think, with Dr David Roze.
Can the current flu vacci...