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Dara Morgan
Fancies cinema, physical theatre, psychology and work-life balance
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People
Lifestyle
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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Art
Photography
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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Dubai
Events
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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Music
STR Read
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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Interview
Art
“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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Travel
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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Food
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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Dubai
Events
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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Events
Entertainment
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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Shopping
Fashion
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
Music
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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Travel
Mental Health
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
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Watches
STR
Watch the Icon: Patek Philippe Calatrava — the Art Of Enough
It doesn't shimmer. It doesn't shout. And yet, it might be the most perfect watch ever made
by Dara Morgan
18 Aug 2025
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Fashion
Fashion Brands Are Into Interior Design Now. Why?
Homeware and furniture now offer a luxury experience that lies beyond the wardrobe
by Dara Morgan
14 Aug 2025
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Mental Health
Technologies
Personal Experience: Using ChatGPT As a Personal Coach
I reached out to AI when going through personal challenges. Is it fine?
by Dara Morgan
13 Aug 2025
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Watches
STR
Watch the Icon: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso — The Watch With Two Faces
Built for polo mallets. Adopted by aesthetes. Capable of hiding its face at will
by Dara Morgan
11 Aug 2025
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STR
Watches
Watch the Icon: The Quiet Power of the Cartier Tank
Episode 8 is live — and we are once again talking horological legend
by Dara Morgan
4 Aug 2025
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Art
Dubai
Cultural Code In Motion: Russian Seasons Arrives In Dubai
Festival founder Daria Matsievskaya reflects on heritage, innovation, and cultural dialogue
by Dara Morgan
1 Aug 2025
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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