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Dara Morgan
Fancies cinema, physical theatre, psychology and work-life balance
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Watches
Heritage
Watch the Icon: How TAG Heuer Ditched the Circle
It was bold. It was square. It put the crown on the wrong side. Naturally, it became a legend
by Dara Morgan
28 Jul 2025
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Abu Dhabi
What Abu Dhabi Will Look Like By 2030: The Future Is Almost Here
From flying taxis to beachfront mansions designed by Italian jewellers, here’s how Abu Dhabi plans to outdo itself by 2030.
by Dara Morgan
26 Jul 2025
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Beauty
Why Oud Remains the Gulf’s Signature Scent
Some things never get old, and oud scent is one of them
by Dara Morgan
24 Jul 2025
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Food
Dubai
Eat the Fish. Save the Planet. Shop a Bit While You Are There
John Dory brings seafood ethics and lifestyle branding to Dubai Festival City
by Dara Morgan
21 Jul 2025
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Watches
Heritage
Watch the Icon: The Quiet Watch That Redefined Luxury
It started as a sketch on a napkin. Now it is the most wanted wrist in the room
by Dara Morgan
21 Jul 2025
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Art
Dubai
Meet “Pop of Time”: Hottest Summer Exhibition In Dubai
While the streets are melting, you can cool off at Sevil Dolmacı Gallery
by Dara Morgan
15 Jul 2025
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Watches
STR
Watch the Icon: How Rolex’s Slowest Seller Became the World’s Coolest Watch
What do Paul Newman, pit crews, and platinum bezels have in common? This
by Dara Morgan
14 Jul 2025
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Lifestyle
Mental Health
Offline And Loving It: Notes From a Digital Detox
A few days without phone — exactly what you need when 30 is around
by Dara Morgan
11 Jul 2025
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Watches
STR
Watch the Icon: The Story Behind the Audemars Piguet Overnight Revolution
The Royal Oak entered the building when Swiss tradition met a deadline
by Dara Morgan
7 Jul 2025
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Watches
STR
Watch the Icon: How Omega Accidentally Made a Space Legend
It was built for racetracks. NASA took it to the Moon.
by Dara Morgan
30 Jun 2025
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Shopping
Fashion
Not All Sandals Are Created Equal: Choosing the Right Birkenstock
Because you (normally) don't dive into a pool wearing your suede Bostons
by Dara Morgan
28 Jun 2025
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Art
Dubai
UAE Cultural Digest: July 2025
For those whose lifestyle can't be slowered by scorching heat
by Dara Morgan
26 Jun 2025
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Shopping
Fashion
Covered, Cool And Confident: Modest Swimwear UAE Is Having a Moment
What to wear if you want to stay stylish by the poolside
by Dara Morgan
25 Jun 2025
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Books
5 Books By Female Authors To Read This Summer
Whether you are laying somewhere on the beach or hiding under the AC, you are going to need something to read
by Dara Morgan
24 Jun 2025
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Watches
STR
Watch the Icon: 4 Things You Didn't Know About the Rolex Submariner
The world’s most famous dive watch was never just for diving
by Dara Morgan
23 Jun 2025
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Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Escape the Ordinary: 6 Rooftop Spots Redefining Riyadh's Summer Nights
Beat the heat and elevate your nights — Riyadh’s best rooftops are calling
by Dara Morgan
19 Jun 2025
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Dubai
Events
Father’s Day In Dubai 2025: Where To Celebrate And What To Gift
Special treats that your dad will sure appreciate
by Dara Morgan
18 Jun 2025
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Watches
Heritage
Watch the Icon: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Cartier Santos-Dumont
With the new podcast by The Sandy Times, you are about to become dangerously well-informed
by Dara Morgan
16 Jun 2025
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Lifestyle
People
The Deepfake Dilemma: How AI Is Rewriting Celebrity Reality
Scandals are spreading, reality is bending — and celebrities are caught in the crossfire. How is the world reacting to the new deepfake dilemma?
by Dara Morgan
12 Jun 2025
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Dubai
Parties
Wellness Over Wild Nights: Is Dubai Still a Party City?
Is Dubai swapping dance floors for downward dogs? The party scene faces a wellness takeover
by Dara Morgan
4 Jun 2025