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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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Alongside the famous fireworks show at Burj Khalifa, there will be a line-up of events in Downtown Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
New Year celebrations in Downtown Dubai to run for a week

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's company to produce shows for the annual spectacle

Things to doNovember 24, 2025
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi will be decked in themed decor for National Day. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
UAE National Day staycations: Hotel deals and offers for the long weekend

From coastal retreats to urban breaks, properties across the Emirates are rolling out limited-time packages for the holiday period

TravelNovember 24, 2025
MUMBAI, INDIA -DECEMBER 4, 2008: Film actor Dharmendra at his Juhu residence . (Photo by Manoj Patil/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) 04/12/2008
Bollywood star Dharmendra, 'legend of Indian cinema', dies aged 89

Tributes roll in for 'irreplaceable' actor who 'shaped very soul' of film industry over six decades

Film & TVNovember 24, 2025
Jennifer Lopez with Rama Raju Mantena, the father of the bride, at the wedding. Wizcraft Weddings / Instagram
Big fat Indian wedding draws Bollywood and international stars

Netra, daughter of millionaire Rama Raju Mantena, is marrying tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju

LifestyleNovember 23, 2025
Runners take part in the Dubai Run 2025 on Sheikh Zayed Road. Chris Whiteoak / The National.
Thousands take over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Run 2025

Record 307,000 runners took part in flagship event of Dubai Fitness Challenge open to participants of all ages and abilities

LifestyleNovember 23, 2025
City Centre Deira in 1995. Photo: Majid Al Futtaim
TimeframeWhen City Centre Deira was the largest mall in the UAE

Pioneering retail hub opened in 1995 and became a defining part of Dubai’s urban evolution

LifestyleNovember 21, 2025
Sprinkled with success: Catis launched his own brand Sna'ap in 2024. Photo: Nouel Catis
How Dubai chocolate's quiet innovator developed a taste for the spotlight

The Filipino chef was happy to stay in the shadows when the confectionery he helped perfect went viral. Now he's starting his own brand - just don't mention his ill-fated first foray in the kitchen

FoodNovember 21, 2025
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be in conversation with Emirati podcast star Anas Bukhash at inaugural media summit in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Bridge Summit
Priyanka Chopra and Idris Elba among headliners at Abu Dhabi summit

Inaugural media event will discuss future of the industry with players from film, TV, journalism, social networks and more

CultureNovember 21, 2025
Bollywood stars Salman Khan, left, and Shah Rukh Khan at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan bring star power to Abu Dhabi museum opening

Highly anticipated museum on Saadiyat Island opens on Saturday

Art & DesignNovember 21, 2025
Egyptian-Canadian novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad. Alamy Stock Photo
Egyptian and Lebanese writers win big at ‘Oscars of publishing' in US

Palestine was top of mind at the event, which often serves as a counter-voice to current affairs

BooksNovember 20, 2025
Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi will light up with fireworks for Eid Al Etihad on December 2 and 3. Victor Besa / The National
Where to watch National Day fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Venues are also marking Eid Al Etihad in December with cultural celebrations and themed decor

Things to doNovember 19, 2025
Team Mongolia's Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan, front, with Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu in Physical: Asia. Photo: Netflix
Physical: Asia winners revealed – full final leaderboard and country standings

Spin-off of Netflix's South Korean reality show features a showdown of nations

Film & TVNovember 18, 2025
From left, Team Australia's Eddie Williams, Robert Whittaker and Eloni Vunakece in Physical: Asia. Photo: Netflix
Who wins Physical: Asia? Netflix releases the long-awaited finale

Gladiator-style contest debuted on October 28 with episodes released weekly

Film & TVNovember 18, 2025
Air India has announced it is resuming its direct flights to Shanghai from Delhi. Photo: Air India
Air India to resume Delhi-Shanghai flights six years after border clash

Route was suspended nearly six years ago following border tension

TravelNovember 17, 2025
Miss Universe UAE Mariam Mohamed in a falcon-inspired dress by Dubai-based label Mirocha Maison. Photo: Miss Universe UAE
How Mariam Mohamed is representing the UAE at Miss Universe

Trailblazing contestant on how she's pairing style with storytelling as she makes her debut in the global competition

LifestyleNovember 17, 2025
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