From homeschooling and homeworking to identifying fake news - and even how to calm your pets - we're navigating the realities of life in the UAE right now and answering all your questions with the experts today.

From homeschooling and homeworking to identifying fake news - and even how to calm your pets - we're navigating the realities of life in the UAE right now and answering all your questions with the experts today.

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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Navigating uncertain times

We're getting valuable insights from Dr. Alison Burrows, technology and wellbeing consultant, and Yasmin Carey, an influencer and content creator - they're on opposite ends of the argument. 


Plus - we're getting to know the communities that you could join if you need a safe space:
UNMUTE for mothers, Living Room Theatre, and The Expression Lab. 


And finally, would you let AI choose your life partner? Sara Al Madani and Mohamed Amine Belarby have created a platform called Soulsearch.ai - which they're calling "Love is Blind" in an app. 


They've also created LoveHelp.ai - an AI therapist platform.

We're getting valuable insights from Dr. Alison Burrows, technology and wellbeing consultant, and Yasmin Carey, an influencer and content creator - they're on opposite ends of the argument.&nbsp;
 Plus - we're getting to know the communities that you could join if you need a safe space: UNMUTE for mothers, Living Room Theatre, and The Expression Lab.&nbsp;
 And finally, would you let AI choose your life partner? Sara Al Madani and Mohamed Amine Belarby have created a platform called Soulsearch.ai - which they're calling "Love is Blind" in an app.&nbsp;
 They've also created LoveHelp.ai - an AI therapist platform.

Should we ban social media for under 16s in the UAE? 

Psychologist and "mindhacker Hiba Balfaqih tell us about the four money mindsets and how to address them.


Injeel Moti tell us why she created "Brown Girls Invest", a platform that address the cultural roots of many South Asian women towards money. She is joined by Gulnoor Issabek, finance coach. 


Will you let your teenagers work in Dubai? We've got working students Alia and Roshan sharing their stories, and employer Riyaz Sutterwalla of View Emirates to share their experience. 


Audrey Hametner, Founder and CEO of The Bedrock Programme, also joins us to tell us why the "working student" culture hasn't taken off in the UAE. 


And finally, are you the main caregiver and sole breadwinner in the family? Who's looking after you?
Dr. Ritu Gupta, clinical psychologist, addresses the issues that arise with being the "responsible one".

Psychologist and "mindhacker Hiba Balfaqih tell us about the four money mindsets and how to address them.
 Injeel Moti tell us why she created "Brown Girls Invest", a platform that address the cultural roots of many South Asian women towards money. She is joined by Gulnoor Issabek, finance coach.&nbsp;
 Will you let your teenagers work in Dubai? We've got working students Alia and Roshan sharing their stories, and employer Riyaz Sutterwalla of View Emirates to share their experience.&nbsp;
 Audrey Hametner, Founder and CEO of The Bedrock Programme, also joins us to tell us why the "working student" culture hasn't taken off in the UAE.&nbsp;
 And finally, are you the main caregiver and sole breadwinner in the family? Who's looking after you? Dr. Ritu Gupta, clinical psychologist, addresses the issues that arise with being the "responsible one".

Are you "bad with money"? You need to change your money mindset.

Ahmad Ali, the man behind the food blog Emirati Food Geeks, gives is recommendations for the best Emirati food in the UAE.

Supper Club myths, debunked by Chef Fizah and Chef Tala.

What's On Miles tells us the latest around town, from food to movies.

Thrift your way to refreshed wardrobe with stylist Gaynor Turner.

This weekend, check your child's screen time - Dr. Arif Khan says our kids are spending way too much time on the screen. 

Ahmad Ali, the man behind the food blog Emirati Food Geeks, gives is recommendations for the best Emirati food in the UAE.
Supper Club myths, debunked by Chef Fizah and Chef Tala.
What's On Miles tells us the latest around town, from food to movies.
Thrift your way to refreshed wardrobe with stylist Gaynor Turner.
This weekend, check your child's screen time - Dr. Arif Khan says our kids are spending way too much time on the screen.&nbsp;

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