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Dara Morgan
Fancies cinema, physical theatre, psychology and work-life balance
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Saudi Arabia’s New Creative Class: Turning Culture Into Business
Meet the designers and studios making clothes, spaces and careers out of cultural curiosity
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How Do You Curate an Art Movement When Parts of Its History Are Missing?
At NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, “All Manner of Experiments” asks what survives when history loses pieces
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How To Plan Your First Camping Trip In the UAE
Where to pitch, what to pack and how to avoid learning everything the uncomfortable way
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Instagram Followers Are No Longer the Flex They Used To Be
How the algorithm is quietly killing the follow button
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MENA Local Heroes: Listen Now To the Fifth Edition By Karen Beyrouty
A visual, nostalgic and slightly romantic playlist for old souls, dreamers and people who feel too much
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Artisanal Ice Cream Brands Across MENA Worth Trying: Part 2
Because there is no such thing as too much ice cream
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The Dubai Show Every Audiophile And Tech Enthusiast Should Visit
The HIGH END & SMART HOME SHOW returns to Dubai, with The Sandy Times as its official media partner
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Your Cultural Calendar Is Full: What To See At NYUAD This Autumn
Dance until your legs object, discover Arab cinema and become into contemporary art
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Uniqlo Makes Modest Wear Now. And Here Is Who Else Does
From workout hijabs to beach abayas, modest fashion has officially entered the mass market
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GCC Sports Season 2026: The Biggest Events To Watch
From MotoGP to triathlon: ten major sporting events taking over the Gulf before the year ends
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MENA Local Heroes: Listen Now To Made In the Emirates Vol. II
The fourth STR x Apple Music playlist celebrates the UAE’s electronic underground, curated by Shadi Megallaa
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Emirati Women’s Day Is Coming: How To Celebrate It In Dubai
One day was clearly not enough: the UAE is giving Emirati women an entire month in 2026
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The Odyssey Hype Has Settled. What Did the Film Teach Us?
I don't think Christopher Nolan is a genius. The Odyssey convinced me that he deserves the praise
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The UAE Art Calendar: What To See In Autumn 2026
From Dubai Design Week to Frieze and the Guggenheim, these are the UAE art events to save now
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Personal Experience: Why a Full-Escape Holiday Works Best
One week away from notifications, Wi-Fi and real life helped me return to real life properly
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8 Matcha Spots In Dubai That Pass the Vibe Check
From ceremonial cups to strawberry clouds, these are the Dubai matcha spots our trusted friends swear by
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How To Stay Productive In the Heat
Feeling tired and blaming the weather? Here is how to keep your energy up when the temperature won't come down
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Decoding Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Why Does It Look Like That?
After two decades of waiting, Frank Gehry’s landmark museum will open on December 11, 2026
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How To Do Saint Petersburg Without Needing a Holiday Afterwards
Because seeing the entire city shouldn't leave you needing another week off to recover
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Dubai Summer Has Entered Its Lounging Era
Matcha, music and creative workshops: enjoy Al Huzaifa’s summer lounge throughout July and August