



Michelin in the spotlight
Dubai’s latest Michelin Guide has plenty to celebrate: 19 new entries, and a second star for homegrown favourite Orfali Bros. But alongside the congratulations, there’s a practical question: what happens when a restaurant recommended by the guide isn’t currently open? We speak to a food business …

Beyond the diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis comes with appointments, scans, treatment plans and an entirely new medical vocabulary. But what happens inside your head while all of that is happening? We also turn our attention to health as we talk about rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, an autoimmune disease where the immune sy…

Human connection wins!
Fresh from the glamour of the fifth Dubai edition Michelin Guide ceremony, Courtney Brandt shares which restaurants gained a star, and the ones we should keep our eyes out for! We also sit down with Luca Allam for tips on how to make every conversation impactful as we live in AI-driven world, then…

Learn to speak LOVE
We may all have heard of the different love languages, but do they apply to children too? Author Ellis Hardwood shares which "language" speaks to them the clearest. A new Dubai initiative promoting Emirati Sign Language is more than just a campaign. Donna Glasper explains what we can all do to mak…

Beat Breast Cancer
We explore how the cities we build shape the way we connect and belong, what it really takes to beat breast cancer, and the truth behind the growing buzz around testosterone for midlife health. Three conversations about our communities, our bodies, and the choices that shape our lives.

From Food to Fear
This week, we explore the people, stories and trends shaping food, culture and entertainment in the UAE and beyond - from Michelin-starred chefs and the rise of home-grown hospitality to inclusive employment and the evolving coffee scene. We also unpack the pressure to travel, hear from Amy Winehou…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Find out how one salon owner is alleviating the trauma of losing hair for cancer patients. We also spoke with Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)’s Pink Caravan about the importance of early detection. In addition, what does understanding sensory needs mean for parents? We explore how understanding …

Gaming vs. Social Media
This week, we’re tackling two big questions for parents: what’s more damaging for our kids - gaming or social media? We’re joined by Dr. Arif Khan, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist to unpack the science, risks, and real-world impact of both. Then, we shift gears to financial literacy, speaking with…

People Pleasing
We’re tackling the big questions around work, business, health and relationships, from how to handle firing someone with clarity and dignity, to the mistakes new entrepreneurs can avoid when starting a business. We mark World Heart Day by separating heart-health facts from myths, and Breast Cancer …

Resilience vs Taking It Too Far
From the UAE’s booming startup ecosystem to the operational and wellbeing challenges that come with growth, this episode explores what it really takes to build sustainable success. We discuss why resilience matters, but also where healthy resilience can cross the line, drawing on the recent Hyrox c…