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Barbara Szep is a flying butler who serves the rich and famous. She's pictured here at the mock-up The Residence, Etihad's flying suite at Etihad Innovation Centre. Victor Besa / The National 

The life of a flying butler: stories from a woman who serves the world's elite at 35,000 feet

November 15, 2019
A new study claims endurance athletes may suffer from impaired cognitive abilities because of training. Courtesy Honza Zak photography

Does endurance training negatively affect the brain?

November 9, 2019
Ahmad Ammar says his most treasured possession is his four Chichuahuas, which he paid Dh10,000 each for. Reem Mohammed

Money & Me: 'Having two jobs has helped me manage my finances better​​​​​​​'

October 17, 2019
It’s easy for binge-watching to become a habit, but this has a negative impact on both posture and personality. Getty 

We are binge-watching ourselves to bad health

October 9, 2019
Ayesha Ahmed Foolad and Ahmed Al Kathiri trying the new routes for Al Marmoon Ultramarathon at Al Qudra. Ruel Pableo for The National 

Meet the Emirati athletes training for Al Marmoom - the world's longest desert ultramarathon

October 6, 2019
Exercise mats should be sanitised after each use Ruel Pableo for The National

Here's how to avoid germs in the gym

September 17, 2019
The Twinpalms MontAzure in Phuket feels more like a couple’s retreat than a family destination. Courtesy Twinpalms MontAzure

Hotel Insider: Twinpalms MontAzure, Phuket

September 11, 2019
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - August 17, 2019: Seafood Soup - ÒTom Yum TalayÓ. Mother and son duo open Thai restaurant: Mohamed Abedin, Emirati, and his Thai mother, Amena Rakkuson. Saturday the 17th of August 2019. JVC, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Why is Dubai Thai restaurant Sticky Rice always packed?

September 2, 2019
Chef Alessandro Montedoro, executive chef at Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, recommends adding a splash of water to an olive oil dressing to make it less heavy but no less tasty. Photo: Victor Besa / The National 

Use bone broth and switch to Greek yogurt: here are 12 healthy diet swaps to make

August 18, 2019
Fitness instructor Hannes Loubser demonstrates a side plank to Dewa construction workers. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National 

How construction workers in Dubai are benefitting from free training sessions

August 11, 2019
Scott Chambers and Dean Cockle will be the first-ever UAE athletes to participate in the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championship in Hawaii on July 28.

Dubai duo's 4am starts to make a stand at the pinnacle of paddleboarding in Hawaii

July 24, 2019
Mihai Sarbu has trained with the Romanian junior gymnastics national team. Courtesy Blake Stemm

Balancing act: How the UAE's circus performers keep fit

July 21, 2019
Author Zenubia Arsalan's latest book is called 'Between Fear and Hope: A Muslim Child’s Journey'. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Meet the Dubai author giving children a Muslim superhero

July 7, 2019
Self-confessed ‘third-culture kid’ Malhotra says the Edinburgh Fringe Festival inspired her to take up comedy. Courtesy Sherrie Stewart

UAE comic Arzoo Malhotra's slot at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival brings her full circle

July 2, 2019
Fitness coach Holly Lohmeyer demonstrates the right form to the women exercising at GetFitChick. Leslie Pableo for The National

GetFitChick: the ladies-only and community-led gym in Dubai that's an exercise in positivity

July 2, 2019