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Kuswar is a collection of traditional Christmas sweets and snacks, popular in Goa. Photo: Joanna Lobo

The many flavours of an Indian Christmas tell stories of migration and memory

From bebinca and appams to plum cake and meat-laden stews, each dish is shaped by history

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Ozempic for animals: UAE vets have their say as trial gets under way

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The rise of ticketed Indian weddings and the tourists paying to be part of them

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Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

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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

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YouTube expands its health push in the UAE by putting doctors in front of the camera

Wellbeing
Mondrian Abu Dhabi will boast contemporary, design-led rooms and suites. Photo: Mondrian

Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

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The top Christmas markets and festive events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for 2025

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Boats at Yas Marina are one of the many ways people experience race-week glamour beyond the pit lane. Fatima Al Marzouqi / The National

Inside the luxury experiences at Abu Dhabi Formula One

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InterviewGordon Ramsay on reviving the beef Wellington and thriving in the UAE

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Young fans take pole position at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Family Friday

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Osaka in two seasons: Why there is no wrong time to visit

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Inside F1 Paddock Club, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix truly comes alive

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The landscaped pool terrace at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai. Photo: Mandarin Oriental

Review: A luxurious vertical escape at Mandarin Oritantal Downtown, Dubai

Set within the twisting Wasl Tower, the hotel combines sculptural architecture, refined dining and expansive skyline views with a calm, design-led stay

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Wynn Al Marjan Island's extensive art collection includes a triceratops skull

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Hotel of the week A taste of the Vegas glamour that’s coming to Ras Al Khaimah

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New UAE flight routes launching in 2026

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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui: Much more than HBO's White Lotus

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Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

A year of personal and creative upheaval forced the Saudi creative to stop, reset and rethink

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How the fountain pen is rewriting its fate

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Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

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Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

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December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more

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Why the new Maserati GranTurismo is the best it's been in years

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Open-air park Global Village is closed on December 18. Pawan Singh / The National

Global Village and Ain Dubai close due to 'unstable weather'

Authorities have urged public to be vigilant as heavy rain, high winds and thunderstorms forecast to sweep across UAE

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