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Lifestyle urban media — united by creativity, elevating community. We bring together diverse voices to showcase the richness of MENA's urban culture. We believe compelling storytelling can inspire, unite, and create positive change

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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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Interview
Food

Mama And Chef. How Salam Daqqaq Turned Bait Maryam Into a Home For Everyone

The incredible story of how cooking with heart earned four Michelin Bib Gourmand awards

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Aug 2025

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Mental Health
People

How Do Kids Settle In Abroad? Parents Share What Really Happens

We spoke with parents whose children really went through it all to find out what helped and what didn’t

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Aug 2025

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Music
Interview

Choosing Legacy Over Noise. Interview With Saudi Singer Tamtam

Look how she uses her songs to speak about challenges we all face

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Aug 2025

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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 12–18

From a great dinner to an exhibition with an intriguing name — The Boys Are Alright

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Aug 2025

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Saudi Arabia
Animals

His First Dictionary, His Compass. The Life Of a Camel Herder

The story of how camels shaped a man’s soul and the way he saw the world

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Aug 2025

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Architecture
Photography

Sacred Symmetry: Exploring the Beauty Of Mosques With Mohammed Alim

His work is a true paradise for perfectionists, the kind of images you can’t stop looking at

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Aug 2025

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Art

Her UAE: Inside the World Of Emirati Women Photographers

Watch the magic that happens when these women pick up a camera

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Aug 2025

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Art
Interview

You Should See What He Does With Arabic Letters. Meet Waleed Abodouh

The way Waleed works with Arabic calligraphy is never what you would expect

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Aug 2025

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Saudi Arabia
Attractions

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Villages To Visit In 2025

Ancient streets, mud-brick fortresses, and an entire village made of stone

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 5–11

From trying a new coffee place to hitting the best parties in the city. Or… maybe just chill

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Aug 2025

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Interview
Music

Being Sensitive To the Crowd. Interview With Mitch Oliver

A guy from Montreal who was all about skiing — until one day, he suddenly pivoted and dedicated his life to music

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Aug 2025

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Art
Dubai

A First Look At Dubai Design Week 2025: What We Know So Far

What is the theme this year, and what can we actually expect from the Middle East’s biggest design festival?

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Jul 2025

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Interview
People

Esraa Ehab: ‘The Egypt I See Is More Felt Than Seen’

Read about those unique places in Cairo where you can truly feel the soul of the city

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2025

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Art
Technologies

Digital Art Galleries In UAE: The Future Of Visual Culture

Places where, sometimes, it feels like you have stepped straight into a fantasy world

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2025

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Shopping
Fashion

Okay, Maybe Using an Umbrella For the Sun Isn’t Such a Bad Idea

No, sun umbrellas aren’t just for sweet old ladies anymore

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Jul 2025

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Art
Interview

Memory, Language, And a Bit Of Quiet Magic. Interview With Nasir Nasrallah

See how the artist, through each artwork, explores themes of memory, language, and... writes paper letters

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Jul 2025

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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 22–28

Pottery for your mental health, a new Secta party, music at Honeycomb Hifi, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jul 2025

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Art
Interview

Loud, Bold, And Full Of Volume. Calligraphy With Ibrahim Zaki

Read the story of a calligrapher who created one of the top 100 posters in the Arab region

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jul 2025

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Fashion
Events

Fashion Events To Watch In the MENA Region (2025 Calendar)

If all the upcoming events feel like a total blur, save this calendar

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jul 2025

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Riyadh
Restaurants

Not Just a Bite: Riyadh Places Where Design And Interior Take the Spotlight

Yes, these are (we don’t love the word) the Instagrammable ones. But it is impossible not to take a photo here

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Jul 2025

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