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Day in the Life

Welcome to The National's series Day in the Life, where readers can experience a typical 24 hours in the life of a UAE resident

Karim Helal says that as a start-up chief he has to be constantly moving and finding ways to make his business grow. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Day in the life: ProTenders chief lives on the lookout

BusinessApril 20, 2017

Guy Hutchinson says he and his wife keep things strict during the week so they can relax on the weekend. Delores Johnson / The National

Day in the life: Rotana COO keeps things hands-on

BusinessApril 06, 2017

Gaurav Biswas worked for the consulting firm Aecom on projects in the UAE, until a friend needed a lorry. Reem Mohammed / The National

Day in the Life: Trukker founder keeps his staff moving

BusinessMarch 23, 2017

David Mackenzie, the chief executive of Mackenzie Jones, says some of his company’s best idea come at the price of a Dh15 coffee. Ravindranath K / The National

Day in the Life: A team builder at work

BusinessMarch 09, 2017

Alexander Schneider, general manager of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, previously managed at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace. Anna Nielsen for The National

Day in the life: Preparation is everything for Dubai beach club manager

BusinessJanuary 28, 2017

Samuel Graham, the general manager of 360° bar at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, has a long career in the F&B industry and managing nightclub venues. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Day in the life: 360° general manager thrives in Dubai’s entertainment scene

BusinessSeptember 03, 2016

Tom Rebollini, head of finance, sales and marketing for Jalboot Marine Network, is busy trying to convince companies and government entities for a public water transport service in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Day in the life: Plain sailing for Jalboot Marine head

BusinessApril 16, 2016

First Lieutenant, Mohammad Al Badwawi walks towards a car parked on side of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Reem Mohammed / The National

Life of a Dubai traffic cop is anything but average

UAEApril 11, 2016

Marco Lucentini, the executive head chef at the BOA Steakhouse on the Eastern Mangroves Promenade, clocks in long hours running the restaurant. Silvia Razgova for The National

Day in the life: BOA Steakhouse executive head chef rustles up perfect dish

BusinessJanuary 23, 2016

Amber Haque is trying to strike a work: life balance amid running two Italian restaurants in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Day in the life: Entrepreneur adds Italian flavour to Dubai restaurant scene

BusinessSeptember 05, 2015

You will know that Fiona Robertson is working on a big contract when Led Zeppelin is on. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Day in the life: For Led Zeppelin fan, law career in Dubai is stairway to heaven

BusinessAugust 08, 2015

Orla Deegan is a physiotherapist at Mediclinic in Dubai’s Arabian Ranches. Sarah Dea / The National

Dubai physiotherapist strikes a healthy balance

BusinessOctober 04, 2014

For Danielle Nay, the founder of Transformers, spends her day zipping from one event to another. Satish Kumar / The National

The woman behind the show at Dubai event supplier

BusinessSeptember 13, 2014

Katherine Wightman relocated to Abu Dhabi four years ago. Delores Johnson / The National

Day in the life: A well-designed lifestyle for Abu Dhabi mum

BusinessAugust 02, 2014

Tarek and Sigrid Azmi, the owners of Rumble Motorcycles, proudly displays their exquisitely design shop. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

A day in the life: Rumble Motorcycles founder all revved up in Dubai

BusinessJune 28, 2014

Amal Al Aqrabi, the hospitality manager for the Galleria at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

Day in the life: Amal Al Aqrabi, hospitality manager at The Galleria

BusinessMarch 15, 2014

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