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Sofia Brontvein
In love with Swiss watches, vintage cars, spontaneous trips, and cycling
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Closing Rings, Chasing Numbers: The Truth About Apple Watch Fitness Tracking
For millions of people, Apple Watch has become a daily authority on health and fitness — but most users still misunderstand what the device is actually measuring
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Riding For Hope: Guido De Wilde’s 3,333 km Mission
This ride isn’t about distance — it is about what survival demands next
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How New Balance Turned Community Into Action In Dubai
Ana Elisa Seixas on how New Balance’s Local Legends supports runners, small businesses, and community in Dubai
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Less Noise, More Substance: The Best Novelties At Watches & Wonders 2026
At Watches & Wonders 2026, the most compelling releases weren’t the loudest ones, but the watches that refined familiar ideas into something quietly irresistible
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Comfort Over Code: Why Running Sneakers Are Becoming Everyday Uniform
Performance footwear quietly replaces lifestyle shoes — and this shift feels less like a trend and more like a behavioural reset
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Still Creating: How Dubai’s Production Scene Is Adjusting
MuArt Creative Studio founder Sergey Ulanov on Dubai’s slowdown, and why AI is both the intern and the existential threat
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Style Over Speed: Why City Bikes Make Perfect Sense
In Dubai, where aesthetics are part of everyday life, city bikes offer a rare combination of comfort, elegance, and effortless movement
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I Hate Drinking Water. How Can I Stay Hydrated?
You aren’t the only one who strongly dislikes still water — and no, it doesn’t mean you are doomed to chronic dehydration
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The Discipline Of Ordinary Days: Routine As a Form Of Mental Stability
When the world starts moving faster than your nervous system can process, routine stops being boring. It becomes infrastructure
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Humans Over Headlines: Why People Matter More Than News Right Now
When headlines amplify anxiety, the presence of real people often restores balance
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When Action Becomes Chaos: Learning To Pause When Everything Feels Urgent
Uncertainty pushes us to act, but constant action often creates more chaos than clarity
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Nothing More Than It Needs To Be: On the Value Of a Daily Car
A pragmatic look at what a daily car really needs to be — and why the 2026 Chevrolet Captiva PHEV Premier Edition fits its role without pretending to be something it isn't
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Oysters Were Never Supposed To Work In the UAE. Until They Did
And now the local ones are serious enough to deserve a documentary
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Practical Isn’t Boring: Why I Finally Understand SUVs
GMC Acadia AT4 forced me to think that practicality might be the most underrated luxury in the Middle East
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Lea Sfeir: Dubai Doesn’t Kill Fashion — Trends Do
In a city obsessed with speed, status, and the next “it” bag, Lea Sfeir argues that the real problem isn’t Dubai — it is how we consume it
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Meet Studio Bruto: The Creative Minds Behind The Sandy Times’ Visual Identity
On going from music to design, creative challenges, and why AI isn’t a curse
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ASICS State Of Mind Study: One Short Walk Can Significantly Improve Your Mental Health
A new global study confirms that you don’t need extreme workouts to protect your mental health — you just need to keep moving
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The Performance Trap: When Looking Successful Replaces Living Well
We taught ourselves to broadcast success and hide exhaustion, and somewhere along the way, pretending to thrive became more important than actually living
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Desire Over Resistance: Learning To Like an Electric Porsche
I never wanted to like an electric car, but living with the Porsche Macan Turbo made resistance feel unnecessary
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When Everything Looks Fake: AI, Instagram, And the Crisis Of Trust
From Instagram wellness to luxury branding, the overuse of AI visuals is creating fatigue, distrust, and a growing demand for authenticity