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Alexandra Mansilla

Always searching for ideas, inspiration, and talented people. In love with cartoons, sun, and Ted Lasso

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Art
Photography

Overcoming Nightmares Of Life. Interview With Artist Yasmina Hilal

A story about a young woman who finds the strength to keep going, despite everything she has been through

by Alexandra Mansilla2 Apr 2026
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Interview
Photography

Norah AlAmri, photographer: "Saudi Is Far More Than Most People Imagine"

She looks at Saudi Arabia through its people, because they are its soul

by Alexandra Mansilla31 Mar 2026
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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, March 31–April 6

New pizza spot, early morning runs, a Get Busy relaunch, and more to keep the week moving

by Alexandra Mansilla30 Mar 2026
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Restaurants

Ask the Local: Muscat Spots, Picked By Mohammed Said

Where to go for the best breakfasts, ice cream, and sandwiches

by Alexandra Mansilla28 Mar 2026
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Art
STR

When Genius Crosses the Line: Artists Who Broke Bad

A look at the darker side of some of art’s most celebrated names

by Alexandra Mansilla27 Mar 2026
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Events
Dubai

The Most Important Fashion Show In Dubai Stars Rescue Dogs

Rescue dogs step onto the runway, looking for a place to call home

by Alexandra Mansilla26 Mar 2026
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Interview
Art

Bachir Tayachi: “Being the Black Sheep Taught Me to Stay Resilient”

On growing up different, turning inward, and building a way of seeing through emotion

by Alexandra Mansilla26 Mar 2026
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Interview
People

Soony: “Through Dance, I Could Express Everything I Couldn’t Say”

The story of a dancer from Riyadh who is currently reshaping what dance from the region can look like

by Alexandra Mansilla25 Mar 2026
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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, March 24–30

From a reflective exhibition unfolding day by day to skate sessions at a new spot

by Alexandra Mansilla23 Mar 2026
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Art
People

Contemporary Artists Working With Embroidery

How these artists use embroidery to speak about experience and identity

by Alexandra Mansilla22 Mar 2026
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Art
Photography

Kenneth Sagar: “I Started My Podcast Just To Talk To Real People”

But what is Kenneth’s own story, and why did his journey in cricket come to an end?

by Alexandra Mansilla18 Mar 2026
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Art Dubai
Interview

Benedetta Ghione: “Art Dubai Is Where Trajectories Take Shape”

A look at how Art Dubai evolved into a space for sustained artistic development

by Alexandra Mansilla17 Mar 2026
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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, March 17–23

A few gentle ideas for the week: some to go out for, and some to enjoy from the comfort of home

by Alexandra Mansilla16 Mar 2026
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Design
Interview

Nada Debs: “I Wanted To Prove That Our Region Can Create Beautiful Things”

On Japanese discipline, Middle Eastern craft, brand's philosophy and collabs with global brands from IKEA to Louis Vuitton

by Alexandra Mansilla16 Mar 2026
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Heritage
Events

Thanks, Mom: A Mother’s Day Tribute From the Creative Community

Ahead of Mother’s Day — and KLO’s upcoming pop-up — local creatives say thank you to the women who raised them

by Alexandra Mansilla15 Mar 2026
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STR
Art

Canvas Of Crimes: When Masterpieces Are Fake

How some of the greatest art forgers in history managed to deceive the art world

by Alexandra Mansilla13 Mar 2026
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Photography
Ramadan

The Beauty And Community of Ramadan Through the Lens Of Arab Photographers

Prayer in mosques, pilgrims around the Kaaba, families gathering for iftar, and children celebrating the holy month

by Alexandra Mansilla10 Mar 2026
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Mental Health
Living

The Small Things That Help In Times Of Uncertainty

Simple habits we sometimes forget about when everything feels overwhelming

by Alexandra Mansilla9 Mar 2026
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Mental Health

Alymamah Rashed On the Role Of Faith And Spirituality In Difficult Times

How faith helps us see hardship not only as something to endure, but as something that can transform us

by Alexandra Mansilla5 Mar 2026
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Art
People

Themes Of Peace, Hope, And Support In the Work Of Middle Eastern Artists

See how art can help find a space for light even in challenging times

by Alexandra Mansilla4 Mar 2026