From hot new restaurants and celebrating chefs, to insider food tours and a behind the scenes glimpse at the Coca-Cola Arena, Helen has all the intel you need to end the year on a high…

From hot new restaurants and celebrating chefs, to insider food tours and a behind the scenes glimpse at the Coca-Cola Arena, Helen has all the intel you need to end the year on a high&hellip;

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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Helen is live from one of Dubai’s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm - and if you’ve ever wondered how chefs balance fine dining with making people actually feel comfortable and welcome, this is the conversation for you.
Joining her is Chef Giovanni Ledon, Chef de Cuisine at Akira Back. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chef Gio worked under celebrity chef Bobby Flay before spending seven years refining his skills with Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail in the Bellagio, eventually bringing that modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence here to Dubai.

Helen is live from one of Dubai&rsquo;s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai &ndash; The Palm - and if you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how chefs balance fine dining with making people actually feel comfortable and welcome, this is the conversation for you. Joining her is Chef Giovanni Ledon, Chef de Cuisine at Akira Back. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chef Gio worked under celebrity chef Bobby Flay before spending seven years refining his skills with Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail in the Bellagio, eventually bringing that modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence here to Dubai.

Akira Back's Chef Gio 

Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women.
Meanwhile, should we re think traditional exams? We hear from Dr. Ruba Tabari, Senior Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre and inclusion expert Louise Dawson. 
Writer Sahira Dharamshi wrote YA novel Who Am I? to explore themes around teenage mental health concerns. 

Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women. Meanwhile, should we re think traditional exams? We hear from Dr. Ruba Tabari, Senior Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre and inclusion expert Louise Dawson.&nbsp; Writer Sahira Dharamshi wrote YA novel Who Am I? to explore themes around teenage mental health concerns.&nbsp;

More women are freelancing, and it's good for them

Have you crunched the numbers on how much raising your children is costing you? 
Personal finance experts Jay Tolentino and Carol Glynn join Helen in studio to make sense of the numbers.
Plus, is homeschooling the future? Leisa Grace Wilson of TEACH ME weighs in. 
Dr. Michael Ryan, Dubai's Hair Doctor, tells us why you're losing your hair over a stressful life event. 
And finally, Richard Waind of Better Homes shares with us the latest list of 50 Best Homes in the UAE.

Have you crunched the numbers on how much raising your children is costing you?&nbsp; Personal finance experts Jay Tolentino and Carol Glynn join Helen in studio to make sense of the numbers. Plus, is homeschooling the future? Leisa Grace Wilson of TEACH ME weighs in.&nbsp; Dr. Michael Ryan, Dubai's Hair Doctor, tells us why you're losing your hair over a stressful life event.&nbsp; And finally, Richard Waind of Better Homes shares with us the latest list of 50 Best Homes in the UAE.

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