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Miramar Al Nayyar, Multidisciplinary Artist: “My Aim Is To Open Channels For The Heart”
Self-taught Iraqi artist on growing up around art, and creating work that can't be confined to a single canvas
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Practical Isn’t Boring: Why I Finally Understand SUVs
GMC Acadia AT4 forced me to think that practicality might be the most underrated luxury in the Middle East
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Top Iftar And Suhoor Experiences In Dubai & Abu Dhabi During Ramadan 2026
Discover some of the best spots in the UAE
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Lea Sfeir: Dubai Doesn’t Kill Fashion — Trends Do
In a city obsessed with speed, status, and the next “it” bag, Lea Sfeir argues that the real problem isn’t Dubai — it is how we consume it
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Matcha Out, Hojicha In: Everything You Need To Know About Roasted Japanese Tea
Meet matcha’s toastier successor
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 17–23
Get ready for solid cultural plans: a new pop-up exhibition at Alserkal, an iftar super collaboration, and more
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Meet Studio Bruto: The Creative Minds Behind The Sandy Times’ Visual Identity
On going from music to design, creative challenges, and why AI isn’t a curse
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Before Summer Hits: Middle East Destinations To Visit In Spring
From Jordan and Oman to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the UAE
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Anita Bursheh: “Capturing Cities, Rooftops And Birds Is a Tribute To My Khalo”
The Jordanian photographer on what her images of Amman really show
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Where Home Becomes Inspiration: Middle Eastern Artists At Work
Artists who remind us that home isn't merely a place, but a feeling that returns us to moments long gone
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ASICS State Of Mind Study: One Short Walk Can Significantly Improve Your Mental Health
A new global study confirms that you don’t need extreme workouts to protect your mental health — you just need to keep moving

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