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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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Spend your cashback on poke bowls, Cajun calamari, burgers, cheesecake and more. Photo: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Save as you sunbathe at redeemable UAE beach clubs

From relaxed family-friendly beach clubs to lively destinations, here are six good options

Things to doJanuary 31, 2026
Embracing Ramadan as a time for reflection and restoration, rather than pressure, helps create a calmer, more positive mindset,' says Dr Rasha Abdelfatah Sheta. EPA
Ramadan: How to avoid headaches, poor sleep and caffeine withdrawal

Changes to eating and sleeping routines can affect energy levels, mood and concentration. Here's how to make the transition easier

WellbeingJanuary 28, 2026
White Lotus season four is set within Chateau de La Messardiere in Saint-Tropez. AFP
Palace hotels where you can holiday like the White Lotus cast

The hit TV show is set to film its latest season at Chateau de La Messardiere in Saint-Tropez

TravelJanuary 24, 2026
Brooklyn Beckham has announced he does 'not want to reconcile' with his family. AFP
Brooklyn Beckham’s posts shine spotlight on growing practice of ‘no contact’

The boundary is put in place to limit or cut-off communication altogether

WellbeingJanuary 23, 2026
The modern world calls for new approaches to parenting. Getty Images
New year, new parenting tribes. Which one do you belong to?

From analogue mums to split-shift dads, 2026 is already offering fresh approaches to child-rearing

Home & GardenJanuary 12, 2026
Practise the Croatian philosophy of pomalo by swapping your coffee-on-the-go mentality for a stop-and-sip mindset. Getty Images
Worldly wise: Replace New Year's resolutions with ikigai, santosha or tarab

These practices from myriad cultures can work as long-term solutions to achieve life goals

WellbeingJanuary 07, 2026
The writer and her family at the Sand Sherpa camp. Photo: Gemma White for The National
Sand Sherpa camp review: Experience Bedouin culture under the stars in Dubai

Breakfast with a hawk and scorpion-spotting in the dark are among activities guests can enjoy during their stay at this camp, which is a good option for newbies and pros alike

LifestyleJanuary 02, 2026
The eatery is known for its 'golden' steaks. Photo: Fumee Steakhouse
Restaurant of the weekNew York meets the Mediterranean at Dubai's Fumee Steakhouse

New York buzz meets Mediterranean flavours in Dubai

FoodDecember 26, 2025
Parents have readjusted their schedules and changed plans to accommodate the almost month-long school break this December. Getty
Annual leave and activity spreadsheets: How parents are handling winter break

As calendar changes for the academic year, costs and scheduling have put a strain on some families

LifestyleDecember 20, 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker is global creative director of laboratory-grown diamond brand Astrea London. Photo: Astrea London
And just like that, Sarah Jessica Parker is in the UAE

Arriving for her new role as global creative director of Astrea London, Sex and the City actress discusses diamonds and the design inspiration she takes from the abaya and hijab

LifestyleDecember 11, 2025
It’s time to start ticking off the gift list as the festive season approaches. Getty Images
Christmas gift guide: Ideas for little ones, teenagers and family fun

Looking for festive inspiration? Here are some options for creative types, retro fans and more

LifestyleDecember 07, 2025
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, whose creative vision helped shaped and inspire global architectural trends in the 20th and 21st centuries has died. Reuters
ObituaryA visionary who upended the idea of what buildings could look like

The world-renowned architect designed the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island

Art & DesignDecember 06, 2025
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
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