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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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Barbara Yakimchuk

Inspired by creative minds to create even more. In love with exploring contrasts and music

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People
Photography

Algeria In Photos And Stories By Houssem Boulifa

From carpets at home to football in the streets, a French-Algerian lens reveals his country’s story

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Aug 2025

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Music
People

Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Rhea Jacobs

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

by Barbara Yakimchuk

27 Aug 2025

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Food
Dubai

Your Guide To Arabic Shawarmas In Dubai

What makes Palestinian shawarma unique — and why does Levantine shawarma come with potatoes?

by Barbara Yakimchuk

26 Aug 2025

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Art
People

5 Iranian Artists To Know: Stories Of Belonging And Memory

From painting on pizza boxes to reading Persian myths, discover what inspires Iranian artists and how they create

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Lifestyle

Dubai Districts. Where To Live. Dubai Hills

Exploring the areas of Dubai through the eyes of the insiders

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Animals

Owning a Falcon In the UAE: What Is It Really Like?

Who buys falcons in the UAE — and why? Cultural and economic reasons

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Travel

Flying From the UAE? New Rules On Liquids And Power Banks

Why the new flight rules matter — clarity for passengers, calm for anxious flyers

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Lifestyle

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 19–25

From big promotions to coffee parties — everything happening this week!

by Barbara Yakimchuk

18 Aug 2025

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Lifestyle

Inside the Workspaces Of Creative People

We don’t know what your workspace looks like — but here is how our creative friends set theirs up

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Aug 2025

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Cinema

Arab Cities On Screen: How Local Films Capture Life

Looking at Beirut, Cairo, and Dubai through the lens of local filmmakers

by Barbara Yakimchuk

12 Aug 2025

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Interview
Art

The Iranian Artist Whose Textile Art Went Global. Meet Taher Asad-Bakhtiari

See what happens when tribal culture and a love for art shape you from a young age

by Barbara Yakimchuk

9 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Lifestyle

Dubai Districts: Where To Live. Jumeirah

Exploring the areas of Dubai through the eyes of insiders

by Barbara Yakimchuk

7 Aug 2025

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Interview
Art

eL Seed: "I Want The Public To Feel Part Of My Calligraphy"

Speaking with one of the most iconic calligraphy street artists about his biggest projects, identity crises, and inspirations

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Shopping

Shop Like a Local: What To Know Before Visiting Dubai’s Market

I have been to the Waterfront Market so many times, so now ready to share my go-to tips and little life hacks

by Barbara Yakimchuk

5 Aug 2025

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Dubai
Interview

“Goodbye Old Jumeirah”: Walking Through the District Of Love

Our favourite district, seen through Maryam Saqer Almarri’s eyes

by Barbara Yakimchuk

2 Aug 2025

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Lifestyle
Lebanon

“Guests From Over 30 Countries Came To Celebrate Our Love In Lebanon” — A Personal Story By Noor Taan

A Lebanese wedding: the preparation, the dress, and the magic that brought It all together

by Barbara Yakimchuk

31 Jul 2025

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Interview
Art

“Home Is Something That Constantly Shifts Between Past and Present” — Meet Shingo Yamazaki

Hawaiʻi born artist, 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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