Antonie Robertson

Photographer


As the end of Ramadan approaches and Eid is on the horizon tailors in the small tailoring shops of the bustling Satwa beighbourhood of Dubai busy themselves with the making of new clothes to be worn on the first day of Eid. Antonie Robertson/The National
Photo essay: How Satwa's tailors keep a stitch ahead for Eid

Artisans in Dubai's bustling neighbourhood are working overtime ahead of the festivities

April 05, 2024
Dar Al Ber Society's Ramadan project provides 2,500 meals daily at one location. Antonie Robertson / The National
Photo essay: Dar Al Ber Society has served free iftars since 1978

Founded in Dubai, the humanitarian organisation provides more than 324,000 meals each year during Ramadan

March 22, 2024
A young girl outside her house in Antakya, Turkey, one of few in the neighbourhood left standing after the earthquake. Antonie Robertson / The National
Photo essay: Antakya residents rebuild a year after earthquake

The once bustling bazaars in the city have become a symbol of collective strength

February 09, 2024
My own home: Ras Al Khaimah resident Jamilla Paul's villa in Al Hamra Village
My own home: Ras Al Khaimah resident Jamilla Paul's villa in Al Hamra Village

She bought the four-bedroom villa in August 2022 for Dh1.95 million and its value has surged to Dh2.75 million

December 06, 2023
My Dubai Rent: Artist enjoys the natural light in her Al Nahda home
My Dubai Rent: Artist enjoys the natural light in her Al Nahda home

Shadwan Hammoudeh pays Dh42,000 for a one-bedroom apartment which she shares with her mother and cat, Marcos

October 29, 2023
Salam El Baba of Birria Tacos Dubai at a pop-up event. Antonie Robertson / The National
Photo essay: Lebanese woman gives Dubai a taste of Mexico

Salam El Baba spent a month and a half in the Central American country where she learnt how to prepare birria tacos

August 11, 2023
Dubai’s all-female Firdaus Orchestra must be among the world's best, AR Rahman says
Dubai’s all-female Firdaus Orchestra must be among the world's best, AR Rahman says

The ensemble, backed by the Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer, has launched The Reinvent Series

June 24, 2023
Fadel Faour, owner of Big T BBQ Kitchen, cooks the meat for nine to 16 hours. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National
Palestinian chef tastes success with Big T BBQ Kitchen, Al Quoz

The family-run smokehouse will open especially to serve its famous brisket on the Eid Al Adha Thursday

June 22, 2023
Mai Hamed from Egypt has been riding for almost three years. Antonie Robertson / The National
Photo essay: Grit Girls go dirt-biking in the UAE dunes

Group of almost 20 amateur and semi-professional riders say the freedom, community and challenge of the sport are its main attractions

March 03, 2023
A performer warms up before a show at The Theatre, in The Fairmont, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Photo essay: Behind the scenes with Dubai's dance troupes

The dinner-and-show scene is thriving in the bustling metropolis

February 17, 2023
World Government Summit 2023.
Interview with IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, at the World Government Summit,
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IMF chief says UAE can lead and demonstrate transition to clean energy

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, speaks with The National at the World Government Summit in Dubai

February 14, 2023
World Government Summit 2023.
Interview with IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, at the World Government Summit,
Antonie Robertson/The National
IMF chief hopeful to see reconstruction brings benefits to Turkey

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, speaks with The National at the World Government Summit in Dubai

February 14, 2023
Dubai resident becomes first woman to win Dh10m Mahzooz prize
Dubai resident becomes first woman to win Dh10m Mahzooz prize

British hair stylist Inger, 42 now plans to open her own beauty salon in the city

December 15, 2022
Perfumes and perfumeries in Al Seef, Al Bait Dimashqi Perfumes. Antonie Robertson/The National
Scents of Al Seef: exploring the fragrance houses of old Dubai

Follow your nose in the bustling neighbourhood on the banks of the creek

November 11, 2022
My Dubai Rent: tenant pays Dh38,000 for quiet apartment in Dubai Silicon Oasis
My Dubai Rent: tenant pays Dh38,000 for quiet apartment in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Filipino graphic designer Rey Delante invites ‘The National’ into his home and explains why it is so special to him

September 12, 2022