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David Tusing

Assistant Features Editor
Abu Dhabi
David is an assistant features editor working in the Arts&Culture and Lifestyle departments. Originally from Manipur in North East India, he moved to the UAE in 2006 from Bengaluru, where he studied, and has been working in the country ever since. Before joining The National, he was the editor of tabloid!, the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Gulf News, where he worked for 10 years. He has been extensively covering the UAE’s entertainment and lifestyle scene, with interests in films, fashion, fitness, celebrity culture and Bollywood.
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Chef Himanshu Saini, in white, with the Tresind Studio team at the 2025 Michelin Guide Dubai ceremony. Photo: Michelin
Tresind Studio Dubai's three Michelin stars a 'wake-up call for Indian chefs'

Palm Jumeirah venue is the only Indian restaurant in the world to earn the honour

FoodMay 23, 2025
Austrian-Filipino singer JJ narrowly beat Israel's Yuval Raphael at Eurovision 2025. Reuters
Eurovision winner JJ condemns Israel over its war on Gaza

Austrian-Filipino singer, who grew up in Dubai, has called for greater transparency in voting at the long-running music contest

Music & On-stageMay 23, 2025
Millions of Muslims from around the world will make their way to Makkah in early June to perform Hajj. AFP
Emirates launches additional flights for Eid Al Adha and Hajj

Airline will also allow pilgrims to check in five litres of Zamzam water

TravelMay 23, 2025
A guest at Elie Saab's show at Paris Fashion Week carries a bag decorated with Labubu charms. Getty Images
What are Labubus and how can you get one?

Viral plush toys by Pop Mart are sparking shopping frenzies around the world

Pop CultureMay 22, 2025
Flydubai is resuming direct flights from Dubai to Damascus from June 1. EPA
Flydubai resumes flights to Damascus after 12 years

Dubai airline is the first from the UAE to fly direct to the Syrian capital after halting operations

TravelMay 21, 2025
Saudi engineer Ali Almatrafi has turned Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's gesture into an emoji. Photo: Ali Almatrafi
Saudi engineer turns Crown Prince's gesture to Trump into viral emoji

Moment captured during US President's visit has now been turned into a symbol of gratitude

Pop CultureMay 20, 2025
Debanjali Kamstra will be the first beauty queen to represent the UAE at the next Mrs World pageant, to be held in January 2022 in Las Vegas.
From Mrs UAE World to Cannes: Debanjali Kamstra makes acting debut

Entrepreneur has also launched a fund to support aspiring filmmakers

Film & TVMay 20, 2025
Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Bet. Photo: Netflix
From Netflix's Bet to The Brutalist, new movies, shows and music to stream

Also, Stanley Tucci returns with a new food show and Morgan Wallen's fourth album is out

Pop CultureMay 16, 2025
Former US President George W Bush with President Sheikh Mohamed, who was then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE armed forces, in the UAE capital in 2008. AFP
TimeframeWhen George W Bush played with falcons in Abu Dhabi

The 43rd US President was the first to make a state visit to the UAE

LifestyleMay 16, 2025
Singer-songwriter Johannes Pietsch goes by the stage name JJ. AFP
Eurovision finalist JJ: 'I discovered my love for music in Dubai'

Austrian-Filipino singer is tipped to win the long-running musical competition with his operatic pop tune Wasted Love

Music & On-stageMay 16, 2025
Thai model Veena Praveenar Singh at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in a Michael Cinco dress. Getting Images
All the Michael Cinco dresses at Cannes over the years

Filipino designer has been creating gowns for big stars from his Dubai studio

FashionMay 15, 2025
The palatial Ritz Carlton, Riyadh, has hosted many world leaders and heads of state. The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh / Instagram
Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, the hotel hosting President Trump

Opened in 2011, the luxury property was envisioned as a royal guest palace for visiting heads of state

TravelMay 12, 2025
This Global Village season opened on October 16. Pawan Singh / The National
Global Village extends opening period until May 18

Popular Dubai attraction announces new summer closure date

Things to doMay 12, 2025
Ferrari World was the first theme park to open on Yas Island. Reem Mohammed / The National
TimeframeYas Island’s theme parks, from Ferrari World to Disneyland

First foundation was laid in 2007 on barren island that has become a major tourism project

LifestyleMay 09, 2025
The 12-carriage La Dolce Vita Orient Express transports up to 62 passengers for one, two or three nights around Italy. Photo: La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Luxury train journeys for the slow travel seeker

As rail once again picks up speed, here are some opulent options around the world

TravelMay 08, 2025
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