The Sandy Times

Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Najla Said

A journey into Najla’s childhood, told through her favourite songs

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Oct 2025

Fashion

Iman Eldeeb, Founder Of UNN Model Management: "You're Judged Every Day"

The story of a model who opened her own agency to challenge stereotypes in the fashion industry

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Oct 2025

Dubai Insiders: Chloe Barakat On Music, Community, And Life

Dubai’s best DJ sets, perfect outfits for every occasion, and the city’s most Dubai-style secrets — all told by KLO

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 Oct 2025

Attractions

Travel

Mumbai Unscripted: Through The Eyes Of Its Creatives

Indian series with Lubna Mobied — exploring Mumbai’s pulse

by Barbara Yakimchuk

16 Oct 2025

Lifestyle

What I Learned After My Wedding: The Honest (And Costly) Truth

The truth behind my wedding — from the price tag to the mishaps

by Barbara Yakimchuk

15 Oct 2025

Food

Will Your Cola Now Cost a Fortune? Inside the GCC’s New Sugar-Drink Tax

What the new sugar-drinks tax means for consumers, health, and the food industry across the GCC

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Oct 2025

Restaurants

Alena Solod, Brand Chef: “I Have Opened 40 Restaurants — And I Don’t Plan To Stop”

The story of a woman Chef in a male-dominated industry — challenging, powerful, and…delicious

by Barbara Yakimchuk

11 Oct 2025

STR Read

Everything You Wanted To Ask About Vinyl (But Never Did)

With Kito Jempere, we explore the most common — and a few unexpected — questions about vinyl

by Barbara Yakimchuk

9 Oct 2025

Environment

Lifestyle

Plant Lovers’ Guide: Care, Buy, Skip

Care tips, buying spots, and red flags to watch for

by Barbara Yakimchuk

8 Oct 2025

Lifestyle

Personal Experience: How I Learned To Save Money

I am no expert, yet everyone asks me for money-saving tips

by Barbara Yakimchuk

2 Oct 2025

Art

5 Iranian Artists You Should Follow. Part 2

You loved part one — now it is time for round two, featuring more cool and talented Iranian creatives

by Barbara Yakimchuk

1 Oct 2025

Time Travel: The Childhood Of Mohammad Jaffar

A journey into Mohammad's childhood, told though his favourite songs

by Barbara Yakimchuk

30 Sept 2025

Jewelry

"Some Collections Take Me Over A Year” — Noora Shawqi, Emirati Jewelry Designer

Noora Shawqi on her biggest early mistake, her favourite collection, and the story behind her most special piece

by Barbara Yakimchuk

29 Sept 2025

STR Read

What DJs Wear And Why

With Kito Jempere and KLO on what works best to wear for a DJ set

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Sept 2025

Saudi Singer Yazeed Fahad: "I Want To Be the Main Character Of My Own Life"

Yazeed Fahad opens up about his top songs, hidden tracks, and a tough moment on stage

by Barbara Yakimchuk

24 Sept 2025

Travel

Attractions

Perfect Weekend Getaway: Welcome To Istanbul

We will show you different Istanbul — the one you won’t find in travel brochures

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Sept 2025

Cameron Shahbazi, Countertenor: “My Voice Works When Brain, Heart And Lungs Are In Sync”

Late-night rehearsals, a mother’s drive, and a career shaped by the heart — the story of Cameron Shahbazi

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Sept 2025

Sport

Skydiving In Dubai: Everything You Need To Know Before Your First Jump

Where to jump, when to go, and how much costs — your Dubai skydiving questions answered

by Barbara Yakimchuk

17 Sept 2025

Art

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 16–21

Plenty of art, some good food, and just the right dose of music — consider this your week’s spoiler

by Barbara Yakimchuk

15 Sept 2025