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Gemma White

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Gemma White is a contributor for The National working across a range of topics for the Arts & Culture and Lifestyle departments. She moved to the UAE in 2005, and has worked as an editor for the past 10 years, including for Ahlan!, Scene and OK! Middle East. Her writing has appeared in Time Out, Grazia, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Cosmopolitan, Emirates Woman, Vogue Arabia, and more.
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Carbone is one of this year's biggest restaurant openings. Photo: Carbone
Tips for booking a table at Dubai’s most coveted restaurants

Hospitality insiders explain how to snag best reservations at city’s business, buzziest (and Michelin Star) establishments

LifestyleDecember 03, 2025
The restaurant has indoor and terrace seating. Photo: Vera Versilia
Vera Versilia review: Modern Tuscan dishes burst with flavour and ingenuity

Book a table on the terrace and prepare to linger over dishes that 'carry a story from home'

LifestyleNovember 29, 2025
Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah is home to Bronze Age tombs and pre-Islamic forts. Photo: Mleiha Archaeological Centre
Free and budget-friendly things to do in UAE with children over December break

From archaeology sites and turtle rehabilitation to a movie outdoors, the winter term break need not be an expensive affair

Things to doNovember 28, 2025
The 75 Grow challenge is aimed at long-term, attainable life changes. Getty Images
What is 75 Grow? Why gentle wellness doesn’t mean a lack of discipline

TikTok trend emerged in backlash against extreme challenges such as 75 Hard

LifestyleNovember 24, 2025
Neurofitness is the practice of improving brain and body health through exercises that challenge both physical and cognitive abilities. Getty Images
Neurofitness knows no age: How to incorporate 360-degree approach to wellness

Inside the game-changing routine a UAE Olympic rowing champion says 'transformed every aspect of my life'

LifestyleNovember 19, 2025
Parents should emphasise that there’s a line between knowing about vaping and trying it, say experts. The National
'Don't wait': How to talk to children about vaping

Experts and parents recommend opening up non-judgmental conversations around addictive habit sooner rather than later

LifestyleNovember 18, 2025
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island will host several entertainment acts over the race weekend. Photo: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Pop-ups at the Abu Dhabi Formula One race weekend

Several exclusive events are part of the line-up at this year’s Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Things to doNovember 16, 2025
Visiting the Acropolis and its accompanying museum is essential when in Athens. Reuters
How to see Athens' highlights during a one-day stopover

Whether on a layover, pressed for time or fitting in sights during a business trip, you can still tick off a handful of attractions

TravelNovember 08, 2025
The writer and her husband with their three sons, aged 12, 10 and seven. Gemma White for The National
Life in the air: Charting my children’s growth through the flights we’ve taken

From bassinet seat to demands for Bluey, each trip with my three children over the years have made me notice the time passing

TravelOctober 28, 2025
Many people find their way back to the UAE after relocating. Pawan Singh / The National
Why people leave – and return to – life in the UAE

Business opportunities, buzzing social scene or beach access, residents describe what brought them back to the country

LifestyleOctober 20, 2025
The Romanos lobby, like the rest of the resort, blends in elements of the south-west Peloponnese landscape. Photo: Costa Navarino
Hotel of the weekA Greek haven of olive groves, honey massages and singing tomatoes

Do as much – or as little – as you like at this beautiful paean to Greek hospitality and regional food and culture

LifestyleOctober 17, 2025
Shorter nails and earthy tones are trending this season. Getty Images
Short cut: Nail trends point to mocha, milky and metallic tones

Expert technicians talk through different trends to try during the cooler months

Fashion & BeautyOctober 15, 2025
Choose plants that are native to the UAE and used to the arid climate. Photo: Wilden Design
How to cultivate an easy, low-maintenance garden in the UAE

Investing in native trees and flowers and adding accents such as colourful pots or a water fountain can help curate a stress-free green space

Home & GardenOctober 10, 2025
A walk through Palma peels back the layers of the Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance architecture left behind by the conquerors who have shaped the island’s history. Getty Images
Strolls, shopping and family-style feasts in Palma

Capital of the Balearic Islands invites families, friends, couples and solo travellers to lean into a slower pace of life

TravelOctober 06, 2025
The approach to haircare routines in the UAE needs to take climate and lifestyle into account. Photo: Limoz Logli
Haircare mistakes people make when moving to the UAE

Experts explain how heat, humidity, sun, sea and sand can play havoc and offer advice on adjusting to the new climate

LifestyleSeptember 23, 2025
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