The Sandy Times

Lava Ilieva: 'Anyone Сan Create With Money. True Skill Is Turning ‘Garbage’ Into Value'

The thrilling story of a girl you know as one of the driving forces behind THE KARAK and FLAVA LAB

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Feb 2025

Devastation Or Hope? Fatspatrol’s Black-and-White Figures Leave It Open

The artist unveils the story behind the sad (or not?) figures from House 196 at Sikka — now heading to Crowd Test

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Feb 2025

Understanding Adversity Through Art. Interview with Hana El-Sagini

The story of an artist who turned an exhibition space into a hospital, immersing everyone in her experience

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Feb 2025

Music

Crowd Test Is Back: Who Is Taking the Stage?

Before you even click — spoiler: every single one of them is a legend

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Feb 2025

Karak On the Dhow, Second Edition: What Makes It Special

THE KARAK promised to bring the cruise back — and they kept their word

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Feb 2025

Sale Hunters: Ballet Flats Too Good To Miss

From everyday classics to cow print and shoes that feel like walking on clouds

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Feb 2025

'I Have Always Been a Dreamer': Meet Mujahid, the Mastermind Behind Sard Visuals

Read about Muji's journey — how it unfolded, who shaped it, and the barriers he faced

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Feb 2025

House 196 At Sikka: Anatomy Of Vulnerability

Let's walk through each room of the House and explore how artists navigate vulnerability

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 Jan 2025

Exploring Healing And Memory Through Wool: 'Shroud Is a Cloth' By Adrian Pepe

Head to the exhibition to see how Adrian gives the wool a voice and lets it tell its story

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Jan 2025

Exploring Artists' Vulnerability At Sikka. Interview With Ahmad Makary

What is happening in House 196, and why is it dedicated to vulnerability?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jan 2025

Shopping

Sale Hunters: Never Too Much Pink

Get ready to soak in the massive pink wave — Barbiecore you might have totally forgotten about

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jan 2025

Inside Dubai Shopping Festival. How Does It Pull Off Millions Of Visitors?

And why was this 30th-anniversary edition special this year?

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Jan 2025

Mental Health

Having a Panic Attack While DJing. KLO Opens Up

Yes, DJs get panic attacks, too. Their hands might go numb, and they just can’t play

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Jan 2025

Anti-party In Dubai’s Most Hidden Places. Meet Moist Paper Party

Discover the collective that hunts down places you would never believe exist in Dubai — and turns them into party spots

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Jan 2025

Palestinian Cities In Vibrant Colours: Meet the Artist Rawan Anani

For Rawan, the cities of her homeland are always bright, colourful, and full of beauty

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jan 2025

Lifestyle

Sale Hunters: Rings For Those Who Can’t Stop Decorating Their Fingers

Obsessed with rings? Same here. Check out these on-sale picks and find yours

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Jan 2025

Lifestyle

Mai Yackout On 5 Brands She Chooses As a Modest-Wearing Woman

Mai shares her top modest brands — because finding ones that truly meet her needs wasn’t easy

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Jan 2025

A Story Of a Man Who Collected Over 12,000 Objects. Told By Ohida Khandakar

Ohida, an artist from Kolkata, created a film about the collection and shared it with the world

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Jan 2025

Let Us Play Music In Unexpected Places! Interview With Chloe Barakat, aka KLO

From violin classes to DJing around the world and creating sudden gigs

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Jan 2025

Music