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A Dubai firewalker receives encouragement from fellow adventure-seekers. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai firewalkers hot-footing their way to fulfilment

Residents face up to fears and ignite passions on fiery path to self-improvement

May 16, 2025
Baris Demirtas demonstrates the form required to hit the "Kabak" or Pumpkin. A target traditionally hung high to simulate shooting up the walls of a castle. Antonie Robertson / The National
The ancient art of Mamluk archery brought to life in Umm Al Quwain

The UAE is hosting the 2025 Mamluk Games, bringing the tradition back to life

January 31, 2025
The Emirates Adventure Rally Raid is an off road adventure motorcycle race where participants use road registered motorcycles to complete a predetermined GPS of-road track in a time trial style race similar to international Rally Raid events. The race takes part in stages with each per day stage equalling around 150km’s completed on a day and covers some of the best off-road tracks, wadi paths and mountain roads in the United Arab Emirates. Antonie Robertson/The National
Bold bikers tackle the Emirates Adventure Rally Raid 2024

The three-round motorcycle event takes in some of the UAE's toughest terrain

November 15, 2024
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, Antonie Robertson/The National
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

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