How the Hallyu Wave is taking over the UAE

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Friday, 28 March 2025 - 1 hour 23 minutes

Plus, we take a look at how the hospitality industry has survived and thrived five years after COVID.

We chat with Chef Hattem Matar about his signature dishes and what Ramadan means to him. We also speak with Chef Jason Atherton about how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic and his latest restaurant launches.

Lastly, we dive into how lawyer Gabriela Skaf pivoted from law to entrepreneurship, founding Dubai’s first puppet theater, Les Marionnettes.

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