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Barbara Yakimchuk
Inspired by creative minds to create even more. In love with exploring contrasts and music
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Interview
Art
“Home Is Something That Constantly Shifts Between Past and Present” — Meet Shingo Yamazaki
Hawaiian artist Shingo, exhibiting in Dubai until September 1, shares the themes, inspirations, and quiet rituals behind his work
by Barbara Yakimchuk
29 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 29–August 4
We have seen the future — and your week is packed with art, sport, dance, and… oud
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Jul 2025
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Interview
Photography
Through a Bahraini Lens: The World According To Ali Al Shehabi
From family archives to quiet moments by the sea — a journey through memory, identity, and everything in between
by Barbara Yakimchuk
26 Jul 2025
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Travel
Ras Al Khaimah
Escape the Ordinary: Airbnb Stays In the UAE
The kind of spots that take two days of nonstop searching — but don’t worry, we already did it for you
by Barbara Yakimchuk
24 Jul 2025
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Mental Health
Lifestyle
“Too Foreign For Home, Too Brown For Here” — What It Means, And What It Feels Like
Myself, my psychologist, and someone who has lived it — together, we dive into the messy story of belonging
by Barbara Yakimchuk
23 Jul 2025
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Health
Beauty
How To Grow Your Hair: Personal Experience
We tried every hair hack on TikTok and Instagram to tell you what really worked (and what didn't)
by Barbara Yakimchuk
22 Jul 2025
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Fashion
Interview
"Aga Bibi" — an Iranian Brand That Moves With No Map, And No Fear
Talking to Mehrnoosh Shahhosseini — designer and CEO of Aga Bibi — about the brand’s past, present, and future
by Barbara Yakimchuk
19 Jul 2025
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Music
Interview
Vinyls And Stories Behind Them
Speaking with vinyl collectors who share the story behind the most meaningful record in their collection
by Barbara Yakimchuk
18 Jul 2025
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Travel
Hiking In Peru: One Trail, a Thousand Stories
A guide that will make you fall in love with hiking in Peru — and answer all the questions before you plan your own trek
by Barbara Yakimchuk
17 Jul 2025
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 15–21
For those who want their week full of impressions, but don’t want to waste time planning it
by Barbara Yakimchuk
14 Jul 2025
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Food
Dubai
“The Best Compliment Is Seeing Happy Faces At The Table” — An Interview With Dragonfly Chef Biman Rai
From the fastest dish to 300-guest nights — Chef Biman Rai on how do the things run at Dragonfly
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Art
Dubai’s Walls Speak — But Only With Permission
Diving into the specifics of Dubai’s street art with help from local experts
by Barbara Yakimchuk
10 Jul 2025
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Lebanon
Travel
How To Weekend In Beirut Like a Local
A guide for lazy travellers — made by culture-loving tourists and local insiders
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Jul 2025
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Art
People
Watch Qatar Through Its Artists — See The True Side
Six Qatari creatives who are changing the way we see the country
by Barbara Yakimchuk
8 Jul 2025
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Music
STR Read
Vinyl: Not Just an Accessory, But a Culture
The vinyl comeback: what is behind its mystery and revival — told through the personal story of Kito Jempere
by Barbara Yakimchuk
4 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Lifestyle
Dubai Districts: Where To Live. Dubai Marina
Exploring the areas of Dubai through the eyes of the insiders
by Barbara Yakimchuk
3 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Cars
How To Get a Driving Licence In The UAE? A Step-by-Step Guide
How long does it take? How much does it cost? What is the process like? Get all the answers
by Barbara Yakimchuk
2 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Entertainment
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 1–7
For those who want to go out in Dubai but aren’t sure where
by Barbara Yakimchuk
1 Jul 2025
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Dubai
Sustainability
Sustainable Living In Dubai: Myth Or Reality?
Your step-by-step guide to living sustainably in Dubai — coming with inspiring local initiatives
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Jun 2025
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Fashion
Lifestyle
What To Wear To the Airport: 8 Looks We Borrowed From Bloggers
Your perfect airport outfit inspired by your favourite content creator
by Barbara Yakimchuk
27 Jun 2025