Topic: UAE

Travelling with kids: grit and bear it in the UAE desert

Feb 15, 2013

On a family camping trip to the desert, Clare Dight finds that sand is both an inconvenience and a useful distraction. Read Article Travelling with kids: grit and bear it in the UAE desert

Hotel Insider: JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai

The hotel towers over Sheikh Zayed Road. Courtesy JW Marriot Marquis Dubai

Feb 08, 2013

Nick Leech checks into the world's tallest hotel that also offers new places for Dubai's culinary and clubs scene. Read Article Hotel Insider: JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai

The Ali Story: The bird boy of Baniyas

Nov 23, 2012

In this serialised feature, Ali Al Saloom shares his insight and experiences from growing up in the UAE. Read Article The Ali Story: The bird boy of Baniyas

The Dubai veg grower who can handle the weather

Shumaila Ahmed is the woman behind the Dubai Veg Growers blog. Jaime Puebla / The National

Nov 02, 2012

A UAE-based gardener talks about horticulture, and the trials of the UAE climate on her crops and produce. Read Article The Dubai veg grower who can handle the weather

The Ali Story: Coping with combat

Nov 02, 2012

Ali Al Saloom shares his insight and experiences from growing up in the UAE. Read Article The Ali Story: Coping with combat

Ask Ali: Arabic poetry and the building of mosques

Nov 02, 2012

Ali Al Saloom offers tips and advice for living and working in the UAE. Read Article Ask Ali: Arabic poetry and the building of mosques

The Ali Story: Lessons from animals

Sep 28, 2012

Ali Al Saloom shares his insight and experiences from growing up in the UAE. Read Article The Ali Story: Lessons from animals

The Ali Column: Real hospitality is within the reach of Emiratis

Sep 28, 2012

Ali Al Saloom on why Emiratis should embrace travel and tourism as career choices. Read Article The Ali Column: Real hospitality is within the reach of Emiratis

Why green light is used to illuminate mosques

Sep 28, 2012

Weekend's advice columnist Ali Al Saloom offers tips on living and working in the UAE. Read Article Why green light is used to illuminate mosques

The Ali Column: Why we need to embrace UAE change

Sep 14, 2012

Ali Al Saloom on why Emiratis need to rethink some of their reservations on the evolution of their country. Read Article The Ali Column: Why we need to embrace UAE change

Advice for the Emirati who can't speak Arabic

Sep 14, 2012

Weekend advice columnist Ali Al Saloom offers advice on living and working in the UAE. Read Article Advice for the Emirati who can't speak Arabic

The Ali Story: memories of Budapest's 'ocean'

Sep 07, 2012

To me, Hungary is the beautiful sound of cold air in the trees and it is my memories of my first river, my first "ocean" waves, my first drawing on the ground and my first attempt to be understood. Read Article The Ali Story: memories of Budapest's 'ocean'

What's in a name? For Arabs, everything

Jun 01, 2012

Our Arabic names tell the story of where we came from and where we belong. Read Article What's in a name? For Arabs, everything

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Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

In pictures: UAE war games

The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region.

The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region. In pictures: UAE war games

Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on. Dubai - Let's play darts

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye. Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East. Region in Focus - May 23

Sound & Vision

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy

In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.

In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.