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Home-grown brands in the UAE championing the clean candle cause
Meet the creatives pouring wax — and their hearts — into the craft to create pieces that are chic, cosy and chemical-free
Southward candles come in reusable jars. Photo: Southward
Crystal glassware by Reflections Copenhagen
Danish crystal decor designer eyes shining UAE debut

Home

Mall of the Emirates in Dubai will be home to Poltrona Frau's flagship store. Pawan Singh / The National
Majid Al Futtaim forays into luxury home furnishing market with Poltrona Frau deal

Economy

Decluttering doesn't always have to be an overwhelming experience. Photo: Unsplash
Professional declutterer in Dubai shares organising tips

Home

Don't be afraid to embrace bold colours and dark tones, including Pantone's shade of 2023 Viva Mangenta, in the coming here. Photo: Ethan Allen
Top interior trends for 2023, from boucle fabric to floor art

Home

GARDEN
Particular care is needed to prepare plants for summer. Photo: Unsplash
Where to buy plants, pots and seeds in the UAE

Home & Garden

Owners of villas and townhouses at Nasma Residences have been provided with special discounted packages from Arada’s landscaping team to plant trees around their homes, with the aim to build a healthier and greener community. Photo: Arada
Rub of the green: how trees can raise the value of your home

Home

Researchers have identified a new species of giant waterlily at Kew Gardens in London. Photo: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Botanical breakthrough at UK's Kew Gardens as new species named

UK

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Joe and Gaby Bracho live in the Al Bahia area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Festive homes: Abu Dhabi couple want daughter to inherit the joys of Christmas

Home

Chiara Saadi with the Christmas decoration at her villa in the Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai resident keeps nostalgia alive with her Christmas decorations

Home

Pantone's 2023 colour of the year is Viva Magenta. Photo: Pantone
Pantone unveils Viva Magenta as 2023 Colour of the Year

Home

Traditional festive colours provide the perfect backdrop for this year's trends. Photo: Bloomingdales
Christmas decoration trends for 2022, from metallics to sustainability

Home

FAMILY
The jellyfish parent lacks authority or gives in to their children to avoid confrontation. Getty Images
Helicopter, dolphin or tiger — what type of parent are you?

Home & Garden

Sharjah Safari is home to 1,000 animals including giraffes, lions, rhinos and crocodiles. Antonie Robertson / The National
Cheap and easy ways to entertain children during spring break

Home & Garden

Egypt's population of 104 million people is growing at a rate of one million every 10 months. Photo: EPA
Egypt to tackle overpopulation with two-child payment plan

Egypt

Irish actor Colin Farrell and his son Henry Tadeusz Farrell attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12. AFP
Celebrities who took their children to the Oscars this year

Lifestyle

PARENTING
PREGNANCY
Light exposure before bedtime may be an under-recognised yet easily modifiable risk factor of gestational diabetes, study finds. PA
Dim lights before bed to 'reduce risk of common pregnancy problem'

Health

My semi-recumbent take on how pop culture misrepresents the pregnancy experience

Weekend

Pregnant Russians behind Argentina's birth tourism boom

Europe

BACK TO SCHOOL
PETS
Groomer Michael Rigos gives a dog a trim at Abu Dhabi's Pet Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National.
Abu Dhabi's Pet Pavilion is a one-stop shop for furry friends

Lifestyle

Why pet influencers are a lucrative side hustle for owners

Money

Monty the lost cat of Khalifa City home after 100 days away

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