We’ve all been down the YouTube rabbit hole.
You click on a video, then the next, and before you know it you’ve spent hours watching videos you didn’t think you’d ever want to see.
There are more than 5 billion videos on the platform and one billion hours of content is watched by YouTube’s two billion members every single day.
Here are some great YouTube channels worth subscribing to.
FOR ALL THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Time Out GCC
Obviously we think this is the best YouTube channel out there. If you want the inside track on amazing attractions, brilliant food and where to find it, places you need to visit and stories you don’t want to miss, then we’ve got you covered.
www.YouTube.com/TimeOutGCC.
FOR MOVIE FANS
Cinema Sins
Bad movies are ten a penny but this opinionated, yet lighthearted, channel aims fire at almost every movie imaginable, even ones we thought were pretty good. The narrator picks apart films to hold them accountable for plot line contradictions, on-screen errors, gaffs and loads more.
www.youtube.com/cinemasins.
FOR INQUISITIVE MINDS
Great Big Story
If you’re interested in exploring the most fascinating people, objects, animals, countries, locations and stories in short, easy to digest videos, this is the channel for you. Showcasing some lesser known stories from across the world, you can meet a champion haggis-maker in Dingwall, Scotland, see the man with the voice behind Super Mario, become familiar with competitive cup stacking and learn how mochi is made in Japan. There aqre 2,5600 videos to choose from.
www.YouTube.com/greatbigstory.
FOR STYLISH RECOMMENDATIONS
Esquire Explores
Esquire Explores is the Middle East’s window into all things lifestyle, food, tech, fashion and more. You can see videos on everything from the best watches on the market, where to get the best food in the UAE, cultural snippets from across the region, amazing places to visit and the latest on regional sports. There’s a lot to watch here to keep you in the loop.
www.youtube.com/esquireexplores.
FOR A LAUGH
FailArmy
If there’s one thing the internet certainly enjoys it’s a large dose of schadenfreude, the joy of watching other people’s misfortunes. Whether it’s watching as a giant ice sculpture takes a tumble, when a person unwittingly steps into a swimming pool or a stunt gone wrong, FailArmy brings you weekly, monthly and annual roundups where you can watch great plans go awry. Sure, some people do end up causing injury to themselves but the same individuals upload those clips to YouTube where we can all get a little bit of entertainment from their misfortune.
Visit www.youtube.com/failarmy.
FOR WHETTING YOUR APPETITE
First We Feast
It’s a foodie channel first and foremost, but it’s not white table cloths and haute cuisine that’s featured. Think more brilliant burgers, terrific tacos and a few scoops of ice cream. The channel is also home to one of the most-watched series on the platform, Hot Ones. It’s a simple concept, famous people, including Post Malone, Scarlett Johansson, Gordon Ramsey and Dua Lipa, take on a series of chicken wings that get gradually spicier and try to reach the end, all the while doing an interview with host Sean Evans. Like many people, we are hooked.
Visit www.youtube.com/firstwefeast.
FOR SKIN-CARE TIPS
Hyram
Suffering from a severe case of maskne (AKA breakouts triggered by wearing a face mask)? US-based YouTuber Hyram is a self-proclaimed skin care specialist boasting an impressive 3.7 million YouTube subscribers. His videos cover everything from reacting to celebrities skin-care routines to discussing products he loves (and hates), new discoveries, pocket-friendly products, skin-care Q&As and even tips on how to prevent and get rid of the dreaded maskne. His voice is soothing and he generally comes across as a lovely lad which makes for some easy watching. You’ll most likely want to purchase everything he raves about so if you’re watching your dirhams, be warned.
www.youtube.com/Hyram.
FOR BIG-NAME GUESTS
Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan hosts one the most popular podcasts of all time and on YouTube you can see the vodcast versions of his long-form casual interviews. Millions of people watch and listen every time one is released. In fact, Rogan’s recent move to Spotify was rumoured to cost the streaming platform $100m. You can hear interviews with thousands of guests from comedians, actors, musicians, politicians, journalists, scientists and more. There’s a subject and interviewee for everyone here.
www.youtube.com/powerfuljre.
FOR WANNABE SLEUTHS
Kendall Rae
The true crime genre on YouTube is quite niche but if you’re a fan murder-mysteries, Kendall Rae is a must-watch. Her detailed and well-researched videos cover a wide ranging of topics including unsolved mysteries, strange incidents and more. If your “Top Picks” on Netflix include Unsolved Mysteries, The Confession Tapes and Making a Murderer, this is the YouTube channel for you.
www.youtube.com/c/KendallsPlace.
FOR MUSIC FANS
NPR Music
NPR Music is home to one of our favourite web series to date, Tiny Desk Concerts. The concept is simple, some of the biggest and best musical acts in the world, and some lesser known acts, come to the NPR Offices and perform a concert in, you guessed it, a tiny desk space. Over the years we’ve enjoyed loads of performances from the likes of Harry Styles, Anderson Paak, Wu Tang Clan, Run The Jewels, Taylor Swift, Daughter, Hobo Johnson, The Arcs and even the one and only Sesame Street.
www.youtube.com/nprmusic.
