The Sandy Times

Book Your Flight: Red Sea Film Festival Lands In Jeddah

All cinephiles aboard! Join the cinematic feast from December 5 to 14

by Dara Morgan

4 Dec 2024

Beauty

6 Arab-Owned Beauty Brands Celebrating Diversity

Some talk diversity and inclusivity, others just do. We are here for the latter

by Dara Morgan

29 Nov 2024

Fashion

Sale Hunters: Celebrate UAE National Day In Style

We have browsed Farfetch’s special sale to bring you the best picks. Happy scrolling (and shopping)!

by Dara Morgan

28 Nov 2024

Movies

Best Party Movies To Watch During Long Holidays

Sometimes we are not quite in the mood to party, but watching others do outrageous things? Yes, please

by Dara Morgan

27 Nov 2024

Food

A Toast For Spicy Margaritas: The Lighthouse Dubai Hills

From jet lag to joy: discovering The Lighthouse with Eden Burns and Mainline Magic Orchestra

by Dara Morgan

26 Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi

Art

This Weekend Art Meets Engineering At Abu Dhabi Art Fair

Discover BMW’s architectural ode to art and innovation till November 24

by Dara Morgan

22 Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi

Food

Perfect Weekend Getaway: The Michelin Guide Food Festival In Abu Dhabi

Enjoy the best from 20 Michelin Guide recommended restaurants this weekend, November 22 to 24

by Dara Morgan

21 Nov 2024

First Crowd Test By The Sandy Times: How Was It?

To put it shortly: it was a blast

by Dara Morgan

21 Nov 2024

Music

Interview

From Moscow to Dubai: Leonid Lipelis’ Underground Vinyl Journey

A conversation with renowned DJ and producer Leonid Lipelis about his approach to music selection, and crafting party magic

by Dara Morgan

16 Nov 2024

Music

This Is Your Final Call For Crowd Test Festival

Only a few days left — check timetable, grab your friends, and let us meet on November 16!

by Dara Morgan

13 Nov 2024

The Most Anticipated Movies Of Winter 2025

Get your popcorn basket ready, here come the premieres everyone is talking about

by Dara Morgan

13 Nov 2024

Mental Health

Stop Treating Your Friends As If You Were Their Shrink

Let us normalise good old friendship instead of “healing bonds” once again

by Dara Morgan

8 Nov 2024

Fashion

Shops

Sale Hunters: We Are In Love With Organza Right Now

This week, we are bringing you the best deals on dreamy, sheer organza finds — get ready to transform your wardrobe

by Dara Morgan

7 Nov 2024

10 Best Movies Starring Emma Stone, Ranked

Happy Birthday, Emma! Here are her top films to make your next movie night unforgettable

by Dara Morgan

6 Nov 2024

CIFRA Art Lab At Crowd Test: A Sensory Feast Of Art, Music, And Improv

Unpredictable, immersive art and sound await at CIFRA Art Lab at our upcoming music festival

by Dara Morgan

2 Nov 2024

Beauty

Parties

How To Look (And Maybe Even Feel) Good After a Party

Sometimes the post-party reflection is a bit of a horror show, but do not panic — with these tips, you might just make it out the door looking human

by Dara Morgan

1 Nov 2024

Movies

13 Halloween Movies To Watch On the Scariest Night Of the Year

It is impossible to list all horror stories, so we have chosen our personal favourites – including truly scary ones

by Dara Morgan

31 Oct 2024

Cars

Abu Dhabi

A Rainbow On Earth: Visit Emirates National Auto Museum

200 rare and unique cars near Abu Dhabi – a collection you will never see anywhere else

by Dara Morgan

24 Oct 2024

5 Reasons To Come To Crowd Test

The first music and art festival by The Sandy Times is on its way. Why spend November 16 with us?

by Dara Morgan

23 Oct 2024