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  • A millenia-old shipwreck and the stories it brings to life

    October 22, 2026 · 22 min

    This week on Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews ponder the connections that civilisations built through travel almost 5,000 years ago. They share the story of a shipwreck that was discovered off Turkey's Mediterranean coast…

  • Michelin Guide Dubai: How have closed restaurants been awarded stars?

    October 15, 2026 · 23 min

    This week on Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss the reaction to this year’s Michelin Guide Dubai, which was not without controversy. The annual list awards highly coveted stars to the most impressive eateries in the…

  • Culture as a building block: How the Middle East can inspire future cities

    October 8, 2026 · 26 min

    This episode was produced by The National in partnership with LIVEX. This week on Culture Bites, host Enas Refaei sits down with speakers at LIVEX in Abu Dhabi to discuss how arts and culture can shape the cities in which people…

  • How film festivals became a staple of Middle East cinema

    October 1, 2026 · 21 min

    Culture Bites returns with a spotlight on the revival of the Dubai International Film Festival, which has been announced for December 2027. Enas and Farah talk about the historic importance of the event, which in the past has attracted…

  • A stage for spectacle and subtlety: Inside Dar Al Funoon

    July 9, 2026 · 18 min

    This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss Dar Al Funoon, the new performing arts centre announced for Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District. The hosts discuss the opportunities the centre will bring to the…

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About the show

Join hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews as they guide you through the arts and culture scene in the UAE, the Middle East and around the world. Culture Bites — a two-time award winner recognised in New York and London — brings you fresh perspectives every Thursday from The National News in Abu Dhabi.