Kate Garraway is the new host of a podcast and YouTube series.

The eight-part series DXB Unheard launched today (February 10) and aims to uncover the hidden gems, personal triumphs, and extraordinary experiences of Dubai residents.

Speaking about her new venture, the Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, said, “In this series, I get to introduce you to people who want to open your eyes and your mind to another Dubai, the one that is unheard of, and explore what this city and its residents are all about.

“It is a place where east meets west, where women can and do lead the way, where science is saving resources and selflessness is saving lives.”

She continued: “I’ve been to Dubai a few times, but it was through these conversations in people’s homes, restaurants, offices, and places of cultural significance that I’ve really been able to understand a different side of Dubai.

“It’s so special to understand more how the people of Dubai – both locally raised and expats – live and work together.

“Dubai is a tapestry of stories woven together. DXB Unheard is our chance to unravel those threads and celebrate the extraordinary lives that intersect, uncovering stories that were previously unknown or unrecognised as part of Dubai’s rich narrative.”

Each episode will feature a different guest including Bakhita al-Muhairi, the first Emirati female commercial pilot to Mathew Tait, former England Rugby player, just to name a few.

The first episode explores the life of expatriate Isobel Abulhoul OBE, founder, advisor and trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation.

Born in Cambridge, she moved from the UK to Dubai in the 1960s.

Isobel said: “I left the UK to start a new life with my Emirati husband. I had little idea of what to expect, but I knew that there were so many stories just waiting to be told, and I wanted to create spaces for readers and writers alike to celebrate the joy of literature.

So much has changed over the past 50 years and the UAE’s literary scene had developed dramatically from when I first touched down on that small runway all those years ago. Dubai is a cultural hub for literature, and I hope listeners come away from the series keen to discover Dubai’s unique stories for themselves.”

DXB Unheard will be released on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music from Monday 10 February 2025 and will see new episodes released weekly on Mondays.