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David Tusing

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David is an assistant features editor working in the Arts&Culture and Lifestyle departments. Originally from Manipur in North East India, he moved to the UAE in 2006 from Bengaluru, where he studied, and has been working in the country ever since. Before joining The National, he was the editor of tabloid!, the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Gulf News, where he worked for 10 years. He has been extensively covering the UAE’s entertainment and lifestyle scene, with interests in films, fashion, fitness, celebrity culture and Bollywood.
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Several restaurants at Atlantis The Royal and neighbouring Atlantis The Palm have temporarily closed. Photo: Dany Eid
Atlantis Dubai puts seven restaurants on temporary pause

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan and Ossiano among venues currently closed as resort reviews demand

FoodApril 20, 2026
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is undergoing an 18-month restoration project. Photo: Jumeirah
UAE hotels closing this summer: Which ones are shutting and why

From Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, several properties are undergoing renovations, rebranding or permanent shutdowns

TravelApril 19, 2026
Fiesta Street was expanded for season 30. Photo: Global Village
Global Village reopens: What to expect from rides, food and pavilions

Dubai attraction reopens on Monday following temporary closure due to the Iran war

Things to doApril 19, 2026
Zayed International Airport is opening its doors to non-ticket holders. Getty Images
Zayed International Airport opens to visitors with Shopping Pass

UAE residents can now enter the terminal to shop, dine and explore without flying

TravelApril 19, 2026
Shared spaces required shared responsibility during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ColumnWe learnt it all during Covid-19, then forgot the basics

From handwashing to personal space, why have we let positive lessons quietly slip away?

WellbeingApril 17, 2026
Ramy Youssef's stand-up special delves into the contradictions of modern intimacy. Photo: HBO
Streaming releasesRamy Youssef's new stand-up and the return of American Gladiators

Plus, Sir David Attenborough returns with new wildlife documentary

Film & TVApril 17, 2026
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort opened in 2021. Photo: Anantara
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort closes 'following careful consideration'

Minor Hotels says the closure is not due to any single issue but comes amid a war-related downturn

TravelApril 16, 2026
Park Hyatt Dubai opened along the banks of Dubai Creek in 2005. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Park Hyatt Dubai to close for renovation from May

One of the city’s long-standing hotels will undergo upgrades even as nearby facilities remain open

TravelApril 16, 2026
Google users in the Emirates are able to see the UAE flag displayed on the homepage. Photo: Google
UAE flag appears on Google homepage as nation rallies after Iran attacks

Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid called for the flag to be raised high above homes and buildings to celebrate the country's strength

CultureApril 13, 2026
Dubai , United Arab Emirates- January 12, 2011; Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhonsle at the opening of new Asha's Restaurant in Dubai . ( Satish Kumar / The National )
How Bollywood great Asha Bhosle found a second home in the UAE

From a restaurant empire to sold-out concerts, the beloved Indian singer became a familiar and enduring presence for fans across the Emirates

Music & On-stageApril 13, 2026
Sasha Desouza-Willock, left, and Serkan Avlik in The Boy at the Back of the Class. Photo: Manuel Harlen
Musical about a Syrian refugee wins Best Family Show at Olivier Awards

Stage adaptation of Onjali Q Rauf’s bestselling children’s novel explores themes of migration, conflict and belonging

Music & On-stageApril 13, 2026
Balkan bistro 21grams in Dubai: "It’s less about reinventing and more about doing the basics exceptionally well." Photo: 21grams
Quieter and more intentional - how dining out in the UAE has been changed by war

Smaller groups, earlier bookings and a shift towards neighbourhood restaurants are reshaping how - and why - people eat out across the country

FoodApril 10, 2026
Emirates has seen one of the strongest recoveries, operating about 384 flights on April 4 compared with 531 on February 27. AFP
Gulf airlines operating at half capacity as recovery continues

Data shows partial rebound but flight numbers remain significantly below pre-war levels

TravelApril 06, 2026
Nac offers French-leaning comfort food served in a space that feels polished without being formal. Photo: Nac
Restaurant of the weekPolished comfort food and a standout cornflake dessert at Nac Marina Mall

From Wagyu burgers to viral dishes, Mayfair import's playful edge sets it apart

FoodApril 03, 2026
Guz Khan, left, and Riz Ahmed in Bait. Photo: Prime Video
Riz Ahmed's gripping Bait and bizarre eating habits - what to stream this week

Across genres and continents, our top picks explore everything from personal obsession to global conflict

Film & TVApril 03, 2026
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