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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Community and coping strategies
From co-living options for those tiring of time alone to sleep and relaxation tips, employment law clarity to strategies for keeping kids entertained...
How to become 'unstressable'
Many people here in the UAE say they're feeling constantly on edge during these uncertain times. We speak with Mo Gawdat and Alice Law to find out the...
Travel realities in uncertain times
From holiday changes to private jet pricing and everything in between, Helen gets expert advice from luxury concierge Ben Murtaugh and Conde Nast Midd...
What does family friendly working look like right now?
It's a conundrum facing companies across the UAE - what should employers be doing to help working parents and what can employees expect? Helen asks HR...
Supporting hotel and restaurant staff during uncertain times
We're meeting hotel and restaurant managers who want us all to understand the pressure hospitality staff are under, and what we can do to help them, a...
Family Law in uncertain times
When tensions rise or uncertainty creeps in, it’s not just our emotions that are affected - our family arrangements, travel plans, and legal responsib...
The importance of human contact
They’ve been heralded as the solution to loneliness, but new research suggests AI companions are actually increasing social isolation. We meet the exp...
Crisis comms for kids - and adults
Answering our kids' questions can be challenging right now, especially when we don't have all the answers ourselves. Coach Maysaa joins Helen to boost...
Navigating uncertain times
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...
How can a Pokémon card be worth $16m?
Logan Paul has just made headlines after selling a single Pokémon card for a jaw-dropping $16 million - but could us mere mortals make similar returns...
The reality of life without borders
A new book argues millennial and Gen Z workers don’t just want to be rich - they want to be free from geographical constraints as they build successfu...
Could your age be blocking your jobsearch?
You are told to work longer, build experience, climb the ladder. But what happens when that experience starts working against you? Helen talks ageism...
How to say no to your teen
From e-bikes to homework, Coach Maysaa joins Helen to talk boundary setting without the battle of wills.
Plus, we meet the men helping ex-milita...
Alex Partridge asks 'Why does everyone hate me?'
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria can be one of the most debilitating parts of life with ADHD, and now, it's the subject of Alex Partridge's new book. T...
Eating disorder recovery in Ramadan
It's an aspect of the Holy Month we rarely discuss - but as Eating Disorder Awareness Week begins, Helen talks recovery, coping strategies and fasting...
An Emirati's Guide to Iftar and Suhoor
Ahmed Ali, the local behind Emirati Food Geeks, gives us an etiquette lesson on attending iftars and suhoors.
Plus, a quick guide on where to d...
How to control your cashflow
From investing to saving, getting out of debt to money mindset, Steve Cronin from Dead Simple Savings joins us to take all of your income-related ques...
Lessons from pop culture
From Bad Bunny - and what his portrayal of masculinity can teach our boys - to that America's Next Top Model documentary and what it's done to women's...
How to talk to teens
From the sullen to the silent, via a few slammed doors, teen behavior can be hard to read. But how can you tell what’s age-appropriate and what might...
How Mo Gawdat harnessed AI to help you find true love
We are more connected than ever, yet loneliness is rising and relationships are under pressure - but what if the problem with modern love is not commi...
Running out of cash?
New research says one in four workers would be out of money within a month of losing their job – and Helen’s own listener poll suggests the number her...
How to book an F1 gig programme
Lewis Capaldi and Zara Laarson are headed to Abu Dhabi for the first night of the 2026 Grand Prix – but what goes into planning the big gig schedule?...
Supporting neurodivergent adults
The UAE’s first dedicated clinic to offer testing, treatment and support for neurodivergent adults, employers and families, opens its doors in Dubai n...
Would you buy A BIT of a house in Dubai?
Tokenisation of Dubai’s property market took a major step forward this week, opening the market to a whole new category of investors. But what do they...
Vaccine safety and skepticism
As global vaccine rates stall or fall, Dr Howard Podolsky joins Helen to bust some myths and answer your questions.
Plus, we talk rage and how t...
Is work/life balance an impossible dream?
From shorter school hours and longer work hours to a pressure to perform in an ever-changing market, Helen asks a host of industry experts what worker...
What to do this weekend
From movies and TV to awards ceremonies to the food finds you need to know, we've got your social life sorted!
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Your Property Law Clinic on Afternoons
Rent increases, eviction notices, bounced cheques, off-plan delays—property questions land in our inbox every single week, and for many people the rul...
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...