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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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...
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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...
Food and philanthropy
Away from Dubai’s 5-star kitchens, what can food teach us about culture and community? Helen asks superstar chef, TV host and UN Food Security Advocat...
Saying "not now" to the big job
New research from McKinsey and Lean In has found women “want promotions less”, meanwhile, Zoe Ball is making headlines for leaning out to spend time w...
End of year work woes
From working on leave and carrying over holidays, to the impact of AI and job security into 2026, HR consultant Rohini Bhalla-Gill joins Helen for an...
Therapist approved gifts – no screens included
So, your kid wants devices, and you want to go old school? We get a Adam the OT’s advice on how to navigate kids’ festive requests – and how to keep t...
Making ADHD work for you
ADHD is one of the most talked about diagnoses right now, yet many still associate it only with distraction or disruption. Today we are flipping that...
Food, fun and festive films
From the Mexican restaurant prizing authenticity to a sneaker/snack crossover, Helen meets the foodies changing the scene in Dubai this week. Plus, we...
Moves like Jagger
82-year-old Mick Jagger’s extreme workout regime has gone viral for testing the fittest 20-somethings. It’s proof that exercise isn’t only for the you...
Learning from Lando
He conquered self-doubt to become F1's world champion in Abu Dhabi - but what can the rest of us learn from Lando Norris' lessons in psychology? Helen...
Dyslexic thinking for creativity
It's long been viewed negatively - but if dyslexia impacts one in three entrepreneurs, are we thinking about it all wrong? We meet a creator who says...
Are millennials ageing like milk?
New research says elder millennials could be about to fall off an ageing cliff, with data suggesting age 44 marks a significant health decline for man...
Your next dining spot from city to the sea
The weather is perfect in Dubai, so if you’re dreaming of your next long lunch or golden-hour dinner, there’s a new spot by the sea that’s already tur...
Why are rage rooms becoming more popular now?
From smash spaces, filled with old TVs, washing machines and crockery, to primal scream sessions and rage therapy, facilities that offer an outlet for...
This is how much you need to raise your child
The team at MoneyFarm has uncovered a steep jump in the cost of raising a child, to an average of AED 1.2 million BEFORE you include school fees. That...