Dara Morgan
Fancies cinema, physical theatre, psychology and work-life balance
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I Am In Love With Shanghai, And You Should Be Too
Your guide to the city that stole my heart in just five days
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Not So Middle After All: Middle Child Wins Dubai’s One To Watch Award
Just months after opening, Middle Child lands the One To Watch Award from MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
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The Ultimate UAE Art Calendar 2026: Festivals, Openings And Events Not To Miss
We aren't astrologists, but here is our prediction: this year will be full of genuinely breathtaking art moments
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Community Working Out: Your Answers To Why We Train Together
New year, new podcast from STR
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How Do You Make Your 2026 Fitness Goals Work?
With updated Apple Fitness+, your resolutions have all the chances to stay for long
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Welcome 2026: Your Slow-Living Guide
We are going hard this year. But slowly
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Should You Cut Down On Instagram In 2026?
I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, but digital hygiene is definitely going on my list
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Your Reason To Dress Up: 13 Dubai Spots To Welcome 2026 In Full Glam
Grab your phone and do the booking to step into 2026 like a diamond — shining
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Best Of STR: A Year Of Beautiful Noise (And Mild Chaos)
We are wrapping up 2026 with your favourite playlists, mixes and podcasts
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How To Make a Trip Without Leaving Your Comfort Zone
An exploration of slow, gentle, mindful travel and the tools that make it easier
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Your iPhone Can Actually Celebrate Community — Who Would Have Thought?
This is what unfolded at XP Music Futures with the quietly powerful “Through Her Eyes” project
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Third Culture Kids, Big Dreams: Meet Dukkan Avantique
We talked with the founders Rima and Sally about identity, art, community and — surprisingly — time management
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How Qatar Foundation Is Shaping the Future Of Arab Creativity
Youth activism in Riyadh, a museum debut in Doha: Qatar Foundation is having a remarkably creative month
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Desert Ticks: Highlights From Dubai Watch Week 2025
Dubai Watch Week is in full swing — experience it until 23 November
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Who Is Tadao Ando — The Man Behind Dubai Museum Of Art
You have definitely heard of the new floating museum coming. Well, it will be an architectural marvel too
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“Fashion Is Truly an Experience Today”: H&M’s Ann-Sofie Johansson On 40 Years Of Design
H&M’s Head of Design talks legacy, Dubai style, future trends, and nearly four decades in fashion
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Toshiya Kawasaki — the Man Behind One Of Japan’s Most Stylish Labels
And yes, you will meet him on November 14 in Dubai
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Fashion Inspiration: Queen Rania Of Jordan
For her, each moment is a style moment
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From Sapporo To Dubai: Kuniyuki Takahashi’s Journey Of Sound
Sapporo’s sonic visionary Kuniyuki Takahashi returns to Dubai on November 14 for a night at Honeycomb Hi-Fi
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Musical Season: Events Not To Miss In the UAE & Saudi Till the End Of 2025
With the season at its height, let us explore the main events in Dubai and beyond