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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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Camel milk has the 'potential to be hypoallergenic', experts say. Getty Images
Camel milk less allergenic than cow’s milk, new study finds

Australian research also highlights environmental benefits of switching sources

WellbeingFebruary 01, 2025
Gemma White
The restaurant serves cuts including tomahawk (pictured), New York striploin and Chateaubriand. Photo: Prime52
Prime52 restaurant review: More relaxed without lowering the steaks

Great meat and sides are the standouts on a refreshingly simplified menu, but the dress code confuses

LifestyleJanuary 29, 2025
Gemma White
John Ashcroft and his wife Judi moved to the Emirates in 1998 and have chosen to retire in Dubai: Photo: John Ashcroft
Want to retire? Habibi, come to Dubai

Two retirees reveal what it’s really like to live on in the UAE city and meet the challenges of owning a home, affording health insurance and building a circle of friends

LifestyleJanuary 24, 2025
Gemma White
Dubai resident Kline Martin set up coaching, mentoring and support network Dadee Services. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai dad uses conflict management skills to help other fathers

Kline Martin says 'fear of not doing it right' is the main cause for concern of men he mentors

WellbeingJanuary 11, 2025
Gemma White
Kamalaya Koh Samui is a luxury Thai wellness retreat that invites guests to explore a personalised wellness journey. Photo: Kamalaya Koh Samui
Embracing change at Kamalaya Wellness Retreat in tropical Koh Samui

This peaceful sanctuary in the gulf of Thailand invites guests to unwind in a tropical setting that re-energises as much as it relaxes

TravelJanuary 09, 2025
Gemma White
A weight loss plateau can last between two and six weeks, experts say. Getty Images
Stopped losing weight? How to identify and get past the plateau

If the scales have stopped going down even when you’re eating less and exercising more, here’s what experts recommend you can do to kickstart your metabolism

WellbeingJanuary 02, 2025
Gemma White
Spending the day in the many stretches of desert around the Emirates is both fun and free to do. Gemma White for The National
How I spent a month entertaining my children for free in the UAE

From hiking to history tours, I challenged myself to put together activities for my three children without spending a dirham

Things to doDecember 17, 2024
Gemma White
Depending on the number of guests and vibe you want to set, choose from canapes, a buffet or a sit-down dinner. Getty Images
How to throw a great party: Food, personal touches and ice breakers

Festive season might be upon us, but the art of hosting a memorable bash is a year-round talent anyone can hone

LifestyleDecember 17, 2024
Gemma White
Marie Gibb's Christmas decorated home in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
This Dubai resident has made her home a Christmas wonderland for 40 years

Marie Gibb goes all out decorating her Al Safa home for the festive season - starting in November

Home & GardenDecember 16, 2024
Gemma White
Gift concierge services go into overdrive during the festive season on behalf of time-strapped people. Getty Images
ColumnOutsourcing Christmas gifts: Time saver - or tradition breaker?

Concierge services that promise to take out the stress of shopping are booming

LifestyleDecember 13, 2024
Gemma White
When time is of the essence, this crop of kitchen gadgets can save precious minutes. iStock
Ten kitchen gadgets to save time when cooking

Cut culinary corners and save valuable socialising time with appliances that do the work for you

Home & GardenDecember 10, 2024
Gemma White
A tough day at work can deplete self-restraint and willpower, which in turn leads to some people making counterproductive social and lifestyle choices. Getty Images
Is willpower limited? Ego depletion study suggests a hard day can lead to bad behaviour

Practising self-restraint for too long – which is often the case in a professional environment – can make you more prone to exertion and even irritation

WellbeingDecember 05, 2024
Gemma White
The continuous positive airway pressure machine helps people with sleep apnea to breathe better. Getty Images
Breathe easy: Sleep apnea is dangerous but treatments are available

A condition that causes sufferers to stop breathing for up to two minutes, this disorder can be mitigated by making lifestyle changes before turning to technology or surgery

WellbeingNovember 29, 2024
Gemma White
This miniature pickleball court can be placed on a coffee table. Photo: Moose Games
Christmas toys for children: Gifts to put under the tree

From cars and card games to mini pickleball and a puppet theatre, here are some educational and entertaining present ideas

LifestyleNovember 26, 2024
Gemma White
Rough-and-tumble play such as mock wrestling can help children understand concepts such as risk-taking and establishing boundaries. Getty Images
What is rough play, and why are modern-day parents so afraid of it?

This kind of play can teach children co-ordination, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with experts saying it’s time to bring a little risk back into childhood

LifestyleNovember 18, 2024
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