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David Tusing

Assistant Features Editor
Abu Dhabi
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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Timothee Chalamet in Dune: Part Two. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Dune: Part Three filming in Abu Dhabi – everything we know so far

Stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa are set to return to the Liwa desert this month

CultureOctober 06, 2025
Jason Momoa with staff members at the Ciel Dubai Marina. Photo: The First Group Hospitality
Jason Momoa is first celebrity spotted at Dubai’s new tallest hotel

Hollywood actor visited Ciel Dubai Marina to launch his drink brand

Pop CultureOctober 05, 2025
Mariam Mohamed is the first Emirati to represent the UAE at Miss Universe 2025. Photo: Miss Universe UAE
Miss Universe 2025: Middle East contestants from Palestine to UAE

Now in its 74th year, the long-running beauty pageant will be held in Thailand in November

Fashion & BeautyOctober 05, 2025
Mariam Mohamed will make history as the first Emirati to represent the UAE at Miss Universe. Photo: Miss Universe UAE
Meet Mariam Mohamed, the first Emirati to represent the UAE at Miss Universe

Fashion student will be among 130 contestants at the long-running beauty pageant to be held in Thailand this year

Fashion & BeautyOctober 05, 2025
The penthouse on Saadiyat Island will have five bedrooms, two lifts and a fitness studio. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty
Penthouse with private cinema sells for Dh200 million on Saadiyat Island

Off-plan property is part of Four Seasons Private Residences

Home & GardenOctober 03, 2025
During Diwali, oil lamps are often placed in homes to welcome the goddess of prosperity as per Hindu mythology. EPA
When is Diwali in 2025 and how do people celebrate in India and UAE?

Festival symbolises triumph of good over evil and light over darkness in Hindu faith, but many around the world join in

FamilyOctober 02, 2025
Filipino singer and songwriter TJ Monterde performed at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena in July. Photo: Cornerstone
Filipino singer TJ Monterde to perform in Abu Dhabi after sold-out Dubai show

Wife and singer KZ Tandingan will join Sarili Nating Mundo Tour

Music & On-stageOctober 01, 2025
Zendaya on the set of Dune: Part Two in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Film Commission
All signs point to Dune as casting call goes out for Hollywood film in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Film Commission earlier confirmed the third movie in the space saga would return to shoot in the UAE

Film & TVOctober 01, 2025
LungLung on the day we first met. David Tusing / The National
Out of my comfort zoneThe first time I adopted a cat and learnt that rescue goes both ways

The thought of not being able to offer enough care worried me the most. Then I met LungLung

WellbeingOctober 01, 2025
Northern lights illuminate the night sky near Mo i Rana, Norway. Reuters
Aurora hunting: Last chance to see northern lights before solar maximum peak

Once-in-a-decade phenomenon is expected to last until March

TravelSeptember 30, 2025
Palestinian rapper Saint Levant performs at Lollapalooza Paris Festival in July 2025. Getty Images
Palestinian rapper Saint Levant to headline Doha Film Festival's music programme

Nine-day event will focus on Palestine, opening with award-winning drama The Voice of Hind Rajab

Music & On-stageSeptember 30, 2025
Dubai Miracle Garden will remain open until May 31, 2026. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens with 150 million flowers and family-friendly zones

New children's section at record-breaking venue features rideable miniature train and bumper cars

Things to doSeptember 29, 2025
Dubai Fountain is one of the city's most popular attractions. Photo: Dubai Tourism
Timeframe16 facts about Dubai Fountain as visitors prepare to flood back

Attraction that first flowed 16 years ago will welcome guests again on October 1 following a five-month closure

LifestyleSeptember 26, 2025
A still from The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania. Photo: Mime Films & Tanit Films
The Voice of Hind Rajab to open Palestine-focused Doha Film Festival

Nine-day event aims to raise 'voices of a people who refuse to be silenced', says its director

Film & TVSeptember 25, 2025
Queen Rania and Melania Trump at an event in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Queen Rania / Instagram
Queen Rania and Melania Trump reunite in New York at UNGA

Jordanian royal and US First Lady last met in January in Florida

Fashion & BeautySeptember 24, 2025
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