Dara Morgan
Fancies cinema, physical theatre, psychology and work-life balance
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Weaving Stories: Kris Balerite’s Art Lands At Dubai Mall
“The Thread” shows tradition and contemporary design weaving into one striking artwork inside the IQOS Boutique
by Dara Morgan
27 Sept 2025
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Pump Fiction: Manolo Blahnik Hangisi — Carrie Bradshaw’s Forever Shoe
Blue satin. Crystal buckle. The proposal that rewrote television history
by Dara Morgan
23 Sept 2025
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Anti-smartphone Mode: Why Minimal Phones Are Becoming a Trend
No feed, no colour, and… buttons are the new trends on the smartphone market. Sorry, is it 2005 again?
by Dara Morgan
23 Sept 2025
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Art, History, Sparkle: 4 Cultural Events Not To Miss This September
From Hermès diamonds to Mamluk dynasties, September’s cultural calendar is looking anything but dull
by Dara Morgan
19 Sept 2025
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Lanthimos, Scorsese, Ritchie: Why Big Directors Shot Fashion Campaigns
Prada film starring Scarlett Johansson isn't unique — discover more auteurs who turned ads into mini-masterpieces
by Dara Morgan
18 Sept 2025
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Five To 100: Saudi National Day 2025
The Kingdom celebrates its 95th birthday on September 23
by Dara Morgan
17 Sept 2025
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Pump Fiction: Christian Louboutin — The Red Soles That Stole the Show
Born from nail polish. Worn by supermodels. Fought over in courtrooms
by Dara Morgan
16 Sept 2025
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The UAE Internet Is Slowed Down. What To Do While You Are Offline?
A ship’s anchor met a few very important cables in the Red Sea, and now half the region is stuck in digital quicksand
by Dara Morgan
11 Sept 2025
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Gossiping Is Actually Good For Your Mental Health. Or Not?
Is your habit to spill the tea a sign of bad manners or a useful social tool? Let's find out
by Dara Morgan
7 Sept 2025
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Your Photograph Could Be Worth 30,000 QAR
Do you hold a photo that feels larger than life? Tasweer 2025 is waiting for it
by Dara Morgan
2 Sept 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 2–8
It is still hot, but the city is finally waking up
by Dara Morgan
1 Sept 2025
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Release Not To Miss: Kito Jempere Presents Infinite Azure
And we really insist that you listen to it now — because it is irresistibly cool
by Dara Morgan
29 Aug 2025
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“Flowers in Bullet Holes” — Meet Photographer Ismat Mahmassani
We talked to the artist who decided the best way to preserve Beirut’s crumbling houses was to cover them in blooms
by Dara Morgan
28 Aug 2025
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Escaping the Heat: Your First Visit To Saint Petersburg
A place definitely cooler than Dubai? The Russian northern capital is the place to visit in September
by Dara Morgan
28 Aug 2025
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From Dates To Dubai Chocolate: How the Middle East Made Desserts a Cultural Icon
In the Middle East, sweets are more than a treat. They are heritage served on a silver tray, history tucked into a date, and an edible performance of hospitality
by Dara Morgan
27 Aug 2025
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 26–September 1
The last week of summer is here
by Dara Morgan
25 Aug 2025
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How To Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day 2025 In Dubai
Not a usual Thursday: celebrate August 28 in style
by Dara Morgan
21 Aug 2025
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Hermès Just Dropped a DJ Table. Thanks To Atelier Horizons
Now we are definitely diving into the story behind the items that make wishlists feel like life goals
by Dara Morgan
20 Aug 2025
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STR Has an App Now! Why You Should Download It?
To listen the best mixes, playlists and podcasts. 24/7
by Dara Morgan
19 Aug 2025
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Is Sleep Tourism a Real Thing?
Remember days when you were sleeping in a cheap motel just to travel? They are so over now
by Dara Morgan
19 Aug 2025