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Sofia Brontvein

In love with Swiss watches, vintage cars, spontaneous trips, and cycling

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Lifestyle
Mental Health

When Being Healthy Costs You Your Social Life

Because nobody tells you that trading drinks for tempo runs can feel... kind of lonely

by Sofia Brontvein

24 Aug 2025

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Sport
Lifestyle

Why Cycling Ruins Your Dating Life

Because nothing kills romance like a 4:45 am alarm and a pile of sweaty bib shorts

by Sofia Brontvein

21 Aug 2025

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Sport
Lifestyle

Why Running Is So Damn Hard

Turns out, a lifetime of sports doesn't prepare you for the humbling hell that is a 7-minute kilometre

by Sofia Brontvein

16 Aug 2025

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Lifestyle
Mental Health

Why Nature Heals And Cities Drain Us

Because I spent a month in forests and oceans and came back wondering what we are even doing here

by Sofia Brontvein

13 Aug 2025

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Travel
Lifestyle

Ultimate Guide To Mauritius: The Best Place To Explore the Slow Living Concept

When the world won’t stop spinning, Mauritius gently suggests you step off — and teaches you how to stay off, beautifully

by Sofia Brontvein

30 Jul 2025

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Sharjah
Environment

How Sharjah Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules Of Urban Life

New district Aljada isn’t just reshaping Sharjah — it is redefining what a city can be

by Sofia Brontvein

1 Jul 2025

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Travel
Vacation

Out Of Office, Into the Ocean: A Soft Reboot At W Maldives

Two Dubai girls trade burnout and skyscrapers for sea level serenity — and a very stylish reef

by Sofia Brontvein

30 Jun 2025

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Lifestyle
Travel

Pack Light: Tech Travel Essentials For Your Next Trip

The Sandy Times Publisher on how to become a digital detox ambassador — even if you are still working on the go

by Sofia Brontvein

27 Jun 2025

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Lifestyle
Health

Track Or Treat: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Vs Whoop — Choose Your Fighter

Our publisher Sofia Brontvein puts Whoop and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to the test to see which one truly understands your body (and your neuroses)

by Sofia Brontvein

19 Jun 2025

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Mental Health
Lifestyle

Brick By Brick: How LEGO Helped Me Rebuild My Nervous System

Publisher of The Sandy Times, Sofia Brontvein, shares how LEGO became her unexpected ally in the daily battle with anxiety

by Sofia Brontvein

17 Jun 2025

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Fashion

Hermès WRTW Fall-Winter 2025 Is All About Culture, History, And Heritage

Hermès has just presented the second chapter of Women Ready-to-Wear collection fall-winter 2025 in Shanghai

by Sofia Brontvein

15 Jun 2025

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Cars
Interview

Desert Roads & German Precision: Volkswagen’s New Vision For the Gulf

The Sandy Times talks to Matthias Ziegler about Volkswagen’s evolving Middle East journey — from SUVs to cultural ties

by Sofia Brontvein

13 Jun 2025

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Entertainment
Travel

Welcome Aboard: The Gulf Is Becoming One Of the Biggest Cruise Hubs In the World

Angelo Capurro, Global Executive Director of MSC Cruises, explains why ocean liners set course for Dubai

by Sofia Brontvein

19 May 2025

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Art
Interview

From Bali To Botanique: Jenna Bitar’s Immersive Art Awakening Dubai’s Summer

What began as a casual conversation between two creatives has blossomed into Botanique, a lush, multisensory art experience redefining how Dubai embraces summer

by Sofia Brontvein

16 May 2025

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Travel
Lifestyle

Action Or a Relaxing Holiday? Why Choose, When You Can Go On a Cruise

You are probably already busy making plans for the summer. We hope you remember — the best vacation is a cruise

by Sofia Brontvein

2 May 2025

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Music
Crowd Test

What Is Happening With the Music Scene In the Middle East: Explained by Kito Jempere And Hani J

Two musicians – Kito Jempere and Hani J – discuss music scene in the Middle East, local DJs, and The Sandy Times Crowd Test Festival

by Sofia Brontvein

18 Oct 2024

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Music

Kito Jempere Explains How Great Music Is Born Out Of Chaos

Sandy Times Radio Art Director and musician Kito Jempere talks about his new album and our plans to launch the radio

by Sofia Brontvein

17 Oct 2024

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Fashion
Watches

How Alan Roura Manages To Survive a Solo Non-Stop Round The World Yacht Race

Alan Roura, Hublot ambassador and well-known skipper, talks about his Vendée Globe experience

by Sofia Brontvein

23 Sept 2024

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Interview
People

Aya Mechelany-Arab, Co-Founder Of KHAMSA: ‘Middle East Is In Everyone's Mind’

Dubai is becoming the hottest capital of art, fashion, and luxury thanks to local media and community

by Sofia Brontvein

15 Sept 2024

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Entertainment
Mental Health

Say No To Millennial Crisis: You Just Need To Become a Carpenter

One day, you wake up with an unbearable desire for craftsmanship to support your mental health

by Sofia Brontvein

6 Sept 2024