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.

Follow Alice @alice_louise01

Jumira Hancock, Senior Online Reporter

Jumira is a writer who thinks too much, according to her husband. On days when she isn’t hunting down the best stories in town, you’ll probably find her drinking copious amounts of coffee and obsessively scrolling through social media for home décor inspiration.

Rasha Hassan, Online Reporter

Story hunter, always looking for the latest news, events, and cultural tales. Just a heads up: don’t talk to her in the morning until she had her coffee! If you bring her a cup, you’ll be her new bestie. When she’s not chasing stories, she enjoys babysitting her nieces, adding joy to her day.

Afrah Bari, Online Reporter

If you’re ever looking for Afrah, you’ll likely find her chilling in one of the many cafés in the buzzy capital. That is if she’s not out looking for the best things to do in the city. A poet at heart, Afrah finds joy in the simple things in life. Her top hobbies (other than writing) include reading, scrolling through Instagram and TikTok for the latest memes and trends (Gen Z alert), and eating out.

Follow Afrah @afrah.bari