MEET THE TEAM

Alice Holtham, Group Editor

Alice’s textbook Dubai love story began in 2015, and seven years later she still can’t get enough of the city. Her main interests include trying to guess where Sheikh Hamdan is dining next, attending every Jason Derulo performance in Dubai, and avoiding anything that requires getting out her adventure shoes.

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Miles Buckeridge, Deputy Editor

If it involves half remembered podcasts, burgers, 3am discussions on the profundity of the universe, Steve Irwin, movies, spirit animals, hypothetical ‘would you rathers’, sci-fi, hip hop, Family Guy quotes, impressions, strong opinions on 90s kid’s shows, sunset beach bars, the life and works of Russell Brand, peroxide or What’s On in Abu Dhabi, Miles is your man. *does finger guns*

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Dinesh Ramanathan, Deputy Editor

“A fan of period dramas, HBO content and rooftop eateries, Dinesh enjoys uncovering hidden gems around town as much as he does 90s trends. A self confessed night owl, you’re likely to find him listening to the Deftones or watching sports science documentaries during the wee hours. In the office, he lives by the motto, “Teamwork makes the dream work”.

Madie Murphy, Senior Reporter

For Madie, there’s no in-between, she’s either glammed to the nines and trying out Dubai’s fanciest restaurant or she’s in her pyjamas, on her couch, watching Friends with her dog. A self-proclaimed expert in deal-finding, Madie is always on the hunt for a bargain.

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Aarti Saundalkar, Arts & Culture Features Editor

A reporter on the hunt for the next big arts and culture event, gallery or museum opening, the next big must-see performance, and more. Ask Aarti about any of these related topics in the UAE and she can probably talk your ear off – or you’ll find her zooming off to learn more about it. She’s currently on a personal mission to learn about masterpieces during the Renaissance period.

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Lana Du, Reporter

At the heart of Lana’s world is a laid-back lifestyle, where dining out is as fulfilling as cooking for loved ones. In her own time, her focus turns to fashion illustration and design. Lana’s world is shaped by quiet passions – art, wellness, spa days, sunny beaches, books, nature, music, photography, and animals, with a particular fondness for felines.

Manaal Fatimah, Online Reporter

When not at her desk typing away in Gollum-esque fashion, you can find Manaal binging the newest true-crime documentary (a concerning obsession), thumbing a big, fat book or scrolling online for more shoes she doesn’t need. She’s a sucker for fine, flourishing storytelling about all the cool, offbeat, cultural things. And a good *NSYNC sing along, of course.

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