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Sofia Brontvein
In love with Swiss watches, vintage cars, spontaneous trips, and cycling
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Fashion
People
The Final Elegance: Giorgio Armani, One Of the Last Fashion Gods, Passed Away
He was one of the last true masters of fashion, a man who turned simplicity into an empire of grace
by Sofia Brontvein
4 Sept 2025
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Mental Health
Pity Party For One: Why Self-Compassion Starts With Sadness
Because sometimes loving yourself means letting yourself break a little
by Sofia Brontvein
4 Sept 2025
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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