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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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Dubai Bling returns for its third season with three new cast members. Photo: Netflix
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Pop CultureJanuary 10, 2025
Al Bateen Ladies Club by Matcha in Abu Dhabi offers a private stretch of beach, plus a pool and other facilities for ladies-only. Leslie Pableo for The National
Ladies-only beaches in the UAE, from Al Mamzar to Al Bateen

More dedicated spaces for women are set to open later this year

Things to doJanuary 06, 2025
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is famed for its New Year's Eve fireworks. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Where to watch New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks in the UAE

From ticketed events to free-to-see shows, here are some of the most popular places to be when the clock strikes midnight

Things to doDecember 31, 2024
South Indian star Prabhas in the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. Photo: Vyjayanthi Movies
How South Indian films dominated the box office in 2024

Once overshadowed by Bollywood movies, productions from the region are proving to be massive draws across India

Film & TVDecember 23, 2024
Historic Italian military vessel Amerigo Vespucci will dock in Abu Dhabi as part of its diplomatic world tour. Photo: Embassy of Italy in UAE / Instagram
Historic Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci docks in Abu Dhabi

The 93-year-old vessel is on a diplomatic tour around the world

LifestyleDecember 22, 2024
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TimeframeWhen Emirates Palace built the most expensive Christmas tree

Sparkling decoration that made global headlines only cost a sliver of its estimated Dh42 million value

LifestyleDecember 20, 2024
Etihad Airways is about to resume non-stop daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Beirut. Photo: Etihad Airways
Relief for Lebanese as UAE flights resume in time for Christmas break

High prices hit scores of residents, but Etihad Airways and Air Arabia are leading a return to service from Wednesday

TravelDecember 17, 2024
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Omani hospitality meets Swiss flair at Movenpick Hotel Ghala Muscat

The luxury urban escape boasts a pool, great views and easy access to the airport and city landmarks

TravelDecember 06, 2024
Cynthia Erivo at the opening ceremony at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Hollywood, Bollywood and Arab celebrities at Red Sea film festival

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Fashion & BeautyDecember 06, 2024
Palestinian director Basel Adra, left, and Israeli director Yuval Abraham jointly made the film about life in the West Bank. AFP
Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land wins big at Gotham Awards

Jewish director Yuval Abraham previously received death threats after branding West Bank occupation 'apartheid'

Film & TVDecember 03, 2024
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Star-studded event was attended by Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Anna Wintour, Tom Ford and more

Fashion & BeautyDecember 03, 2024
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Pop CultureNovember 28, 2024
. HHShkMohd at Dubai International Airport to review at emirates latest addition to its fleet, the Airbus A350—the first of 65 aircraft scheduled for delivery over the coming years
Sheikh Mohammed tours first Emirates A350 aircraft

Dubai airline's wide-body plane is set to make its maiden journey to Edinburgh in January

TravelNovember 27, 2024
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Stars are raising the stakes by giving their stamp of approval to some events

Pop CultureNovember 26, 2024
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Top shows, movies and music to stream this week, from Wicked to Dune

Plus, powerful documentary about Afghanistan women's rights and Travis Kelce hosts game show

Pop CultureNovember 22, 2024
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