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Art

A Different Picture Of Sudan: Four Women Artists To Know

Forget the usual narratives — these four women are showing Sudan through a completely different lens

by Alexandra Mansilla23 Oct 2026
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Heritage

What Is Bakhoor? The Scent, Ritual And Culture Behind an Arab Tradition

Discover what bakhoor is and how fragrant smoke became an important part of life across the Gulf

by Sana Bun23 Oct 2026
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Cinema
Music

There Is Life Before Addis Ababa. And There Is Life After

Ten days in Ethiopia brought a group of Dubai creatives face-to-face with a remarkable music scene and a film collaboration nobody had planned

by Alexandra Mansilla22 Oct 2026
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Travel

How To Visit Hatta: Getting There, What To Do And When To Go

Practical advice on transport, hiking, kayaking, Hatta Dam, seasonal weather and how much time you need

by Sana Bun22 Oct 2026
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Interview
Art

The Artist Who Turned Her Mother’s Cups Into a Journey Through Egypt’s History

Yasmine El Meleegy on years of research, and her mother’s love of fixing broken things

by Barbara Yakimchuk22 Oct 2026
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Money

Your Salary Has Arrived. Now Put It to Work

A clearer system can help your money support both today’s life and tomorrow’s plans

by Sandy Staff22 Oct 2026
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Rock ’n’ roll

Focus On: Chuck Berry

Before rock ’n’ roll became rock ’n’ roll, there was Chuck Berry. This week’s edition explores 14 tracks that show you why

22 Oct 2026
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Fashion
Dubai

Dubai Fashion Week 2026: Dates, Location, Designers And What To Know Before You Go

A day-by-day guide to October's runway week

by Sana Bun21 Oct 2026
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Restaurants
Dubai

New Restaurant Openings In Dubai: Where Are We Eating Next?

From Michelin stars to chocolate hummus, discover September and October’s biggest restaurant openings

by Barbara Yakimchuk21 Oct 2026
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Interview
Photography

Altamash Javed On Why Good Photography Is About Taste, Not Equipment

Photographer Altamash Javed on capturing fashion in Cappadocia with iPhone 18 Pro Max, trusting his instincts and why good taste matters more than equipment

by Sofia Brontvein20 Oct 2026
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Living
Health

Can You Train Your Body To Survive On Five Hours Of Sleep?

Eight hours is supposed to be the golden rule. But what if your body needs less? Or more?

by Barbara Yakimchuk20 Oct 2026
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Events
Dubai

From Palm Trees To Concrete Rubble: What To Expect At Dubai Design Week 2026

Japanese woodwork, gardens you can walk through, and a whole new take on traditional crafts

by Alexandra Mansilla20 Oct 2026
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