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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

Amanda Jenkins at her Cookie Conspiracy bakery shop in Al Quoz in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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Day in the Life: Dubai baker feeding residents and keeping them fit

UAEJanuary 23, 2024

DAY IN THE LIFE. Philip Gillard, 52, has spent over 20 years transforming Middle Eastern skylines as a visionary architect, working with governments and royalty to dream up cityscapes such as DIFC. Today he is the newly appointed director of global architecture firm Arquitectonica. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Day in the Life: Dubai architect building futuristic desert metropolis

UAEJanuary 16, 2024

Ahlam Bolooki is always looking to gain more insight into the literary world. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Day in the Life: The boss bringing bestselling authors to the UAE

UAEJanuary 09, 2024

Day in the Life: Zainab, wedding planner

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Day in the Life: Banker trades career to become Dubai wedding planner

UAEJanuary 02, 2024

Dr Hassan Asad at the Dental Studio in Dubai Marina in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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Day in the Life: Meet Dubai's dentist on a quest to transform smiles

UAEDecember 26, 2023

Sean Parker is the general manager at My Second Home, the UAE's largest luxury pet resort and spa in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Day in the Life: Dubai doggy day care boss on puppy pool parties

UAEDecember 19, 2023

Day in the Life. Hermis Haridas is a Dubai-based renowned nature and wildlife photographer, who has scooped international photography awards for his bird photography at Al Qudra Lakes. As well as running a photography lodge in Kenya which supports the local community and school, he also leads photography exhibitions in Dubai. Al Qudra, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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The Dubai wildlife photographer who snaps big-cat selfies

UAEDecember 12, 2023

Interviews with Emirates Rugby Sevens administrator Mathew Tait. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Day in the Life: Ex-England rugby star behind the Dubai Sevens

UAENovember 28, 2023

Dr Dmitri Koutsoubakis, chief executive of Wellfit in Meydan in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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Day in the Life: Wellfit gym boss aiming to get the nation fitter

UAENovember 21, 2023

Emirati chef Sultan Kayed, 26, is the owner of burger joint Goat and Lit Pizzeria. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Day in the Life: Emirati chef inspired by love of TV food shows

UAENovember 14, 2023

Souleymane Ghani is an Adidas running coach and fitness advocate who has previously completed 30 ultramarathons in 30 days and taken on long distance running feats across the UAE. Antonie Robertson/The National

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Day in the Life: Ironman prepares for Dubai Fitness Challenge

UAENovember 07, 2023

Alanood Al Hammadi is head of the Abu Dhabi Art project for the Department of Culture and Tourism. Victor Besa / The National

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Day in the Life: Abu Dhabi Art project head tackles busiest month

UAENovember 02, 2023

Daria Prodaevich, managing director at Theatre of Digital Art, looks at the digital projections inside the theatre at Souk Madinat in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (Shruti Jain / The National)

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Day in the Life: The woman bringing digital art theatre to Dubai

UAEOctober 24, 2023

Monica Woodman, conductor of Dubai’s Firdaus Orchestra, leads a 54-strong band of musicians in interpreting the work of famous composers. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Day in the Life: Powerhouse conductor leads Dubai’s first all-female orchestra

UAEOctober 17, 2023

Muneera Ebrahim has worked at M&S for 22 years, starting in her native Bahrain before moving to Dubai in 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Day in the Life: The M&S store manager bringing a taste of the UK to Dubai

UAEOctober 10, 2023

Ayman Abdelrhman, managing partner of Prison Island an adventure destination at the Prison Island at Abu Dhabi Mall in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

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Day in the Life: Prison Island CEO who loves life in the slammer

UAEOctober 03, 2023

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