<span class="s1">F</span>a<span class="s2">tma Al Mulla had always been the creative type. But when she started at the American University of Sharjah, she realised that she didn't even know her full potential.</span> <strong>What is the one thing you own that you can't live without?</strong> My laptop. It's my life because it has everything: memories, work, ideas, inspiration. It connects me. Is there anything that you haven't done that you want to? I like to travel, and I'd like to visit places that I haven't been before, like America. <strong>Favourite restaurant?</strong> In Dubai, it's La Petite Maison in DIFC. Simply because of their burrata cheese. <strong>Favourite thing about living in Dubai?</strong> There are so many things to do here; it's not like it was 10 or 15 years ago. But my favourite thing to do is still drive around in my car to get a karak tea. <strong>Favourite film?</strong> Marie Antoinette, the 2006 version. Obviously because of the colours, the visuals, the cinematography; but it also plays with your emotions. It defines the story in a way not everyone knows; it gives a little hope at the end. <strong>Favourite music?</strong> I like instrumental jazz when I work. I like Nat King Cole, but mainly his instrumental music. <strong>Describe your style</strong> I'd like to say chic, sophisticated, but not too much Elizabeth Taylor! <strong>What's been your favourite place to travel so far?</strong> Japan. You really enter a different world; I've been to three cities there but I still feel I haven't seen enough. In Tokyo, everything is different; I always see something that surprises me - even their vending machines are different and beautiful! <strong>How do you relax?</strong> I force my husband - he's also very busy - to take a weekend with me and just leave Dubai. We either travel for a couple days or just check into a hotel here and switch off our phones. Follow us Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenationalArtsandLife">Facebook</a> for discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news.