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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

Dr Carmelo Crisafulli, one of the UAE’s most renowned plastic surgeons specialising in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Treatments. Pawan Singh / The National

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Day in the Life: The Dubai plastic surgeon famous for his 'mommy makeovers'

UAESeptember 26, 2023

Ibrahim Abudyak, co-founder of The Smash Room, which has venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Day in the Life: Smash Room boss makes most of his big break

UAESeptember 19, 2023

Dutch expat Mary Anne de Haan at her edible flowers farm in Dubai. All photos: Suhail Akram / The National

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Day in the Life: Eco farmer grows edible flowers

UAESeptember 12, 2023

Professional matchmaker Christiana Maxion makes a living by setting up clients with romantic matches in the UAE and beyond. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Day in the Life: Dubai matchmaker uses AI to help people find love

UAESeptember 05, 2023

Inside the kitchen of celebrated chef Hala Ayash. Pawan Singh / The National

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Day in the Life: The Syrian chef cooking up a storm on morning TV

UAEAugust 29, 2023

There is never a dull moment for resort recreation manager Buntu Malgas. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Day in the Life: Dubai's resort boss balances lifesaving and leisure

UAEAugust 22, 2023

Executive pastry chef, Christophe Devoille, The Royal Tea Room, Atlantis The Royal Dubai. Photo: Atlantis The Royal Dubai

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Day in the Life: Atlantis The Royal chef's 4,000 croissants

UAEAugust 15, 2023

Truffle man Massimo Vidoni. Photo: Sarah Pollard

Day in the life: Dubai's 'Truffleman' who sold Dh450,000 in one order

UAEAugust 08, 2023

Chocolatier sisters Iman and Luchie Suguitan. Photo: Co Chocolat

Day in the Life: The chocolatier living her sweet dream in Dubai

UAEAugust 01, 2023

Ashley Fitzgibbons, head of boarding at Swiss International School Dubai in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

What it's like to manage a boarding school in Dubai

UAEJuly 25, 2023

Marriage proposal planner, Caroline Ralston.

Day in the Life: Dubai proposal planner makes living out of love

UAEJuly 18, 2023

Furkan Morgulle, a vet at Advanced Pet Care Clinic Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Day in the Life: A Dubai vet on the joy and heartbreak of treating pets

UAEJuly 11, 2023

Erik Rohrkaste, assistant manager and curator of The Green Planet Dubai, handles a bearded dragon from Australia. Victor Besa / The National

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Day in the Life: The Green Planet curator on daily exotic encounters

UAEJuly 04, 2023

No two days in the office are the same for Hannah Matta, a business psychologist at Propel International. Reem Mohammed / The National

Day in the Life: Management consultant makes disciplined decisions

BusinessJune 15, 2017

Ian Palmer spends most of his day building relationships at his job as the general manager of the Captial Club in the DIFC area. Christopher Pike / The National

Day in the Life: Capital Club manager steps it up a level

BusinessJune 01, 2017

CNBC’s presenter Hadley Gamble broadcasts live for CNBC from inside Abu Dhabi Global Market. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Day in the Life: Keep the camera rolling for CNBC anchor

BusinessMay 18, 2017

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