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Sofia Brontvein

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

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Cars

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

by Sofia Brontvein4 Feb 2026
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Lifestyle
Technologies

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

by Sofia Brontvein3 Feb 2026
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Sport
Interview

Running Through Change: Training, Fueling, And Mindset Ahead Of Burj2Burj

Burj2Burj ambassador Vanessa Pungs talks about preparation, recovery, fueling, and why showing up healthy matters more than showing up fast

by Sofia Brontvein2 Feb 2026
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Art
Interview

From South Africa To Dubai: Werner Bronkhorst On Movement, Texture, And Quiet Joy

Following his major Dubai exhibition, we sat down with Werner Bronkhorst to talk about intuition, discipline, and the quiet confidence behind his instantly recognisable work

by Sofia Brontvein1 Feb 2026
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Fashion
Interview

Embedding Memory Into Garments. Interview With Oscar Badibanga

badibanga presents "A Common Thread", a collection about what is carried forward through hands, people, and time

by Sofia Brontvein29 Jan 2026
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Mental Health
Sponsored

Your Dating Life In Dubai Is a Mess Because Of You

Once you admit it, bonding with other people becomes much easier

by Sofia Brontvein28 Jan 2026
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Lifestyle
People

The Dad Friend Problem: Why I Show Up With Tools, Not Tissues

There is a name for the friend who shows up with solutions, not tissues — the dad friend — and I realised it is exactly who I am

by Sofia Brontvein27 Jan 2026
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Cars
Lifestyle

Desire Over Necessity: Why Some Cars Feel Personal

Driving the BMW X7 M60i xDrive unexpectedly turned into a reflection on desire, comfort, and why some cars feel like they belong to you

by Sofia Brontvein26 Jan 2026
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Art
Ras Al Khaimah

Dr. Natasha Ridge: “We Are Trying To Connect People To the UAE’s Past”

How the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival has evolved over the years and why working with history feels especially relevant today

by Sofia Brontvein23 Jan 2026
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STR
Sport

Discipline Loves Company: Why We Should Work Out Together

The new episode of Community Working Out is about discipline, community, and why training together works better than training alone

by Sofia Brontvein16 Jan 2026
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Health
Lifestyle

Why Daily Calorie Perfection Is a Myth: A Smarter Model For Fat Loss

A human guide to losing weight without losing your mind (like I did while losing 16 kg in 6 months)

by Sofia Brontvein12 Jan 2026
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Music
Lifestyle

The Power Of Silence: Why I Stopped Listening To Music

What happens to your brain when you stop outsourcing emotion to playlists

by Sofia Brontvein29 Dec 2025
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Movies
Entertainment

Emily In Paris Is Terrible. Why Can’t We Turn It Off?

If trash TV makes you feel guilty, your nervous system would like to file a formal complaint

by Sofia Brontvein22 Dec 2025
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Lifestyle
People

Strong, Soft, Unapologetic: The New Middle Eastern Woman

Behind every stereotype about this region is a woman who disproves it simply by living her life

by Sofia Brontvein16 Dec 2025
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Lifestyle
Dubai

You Built a Life In Dubai. Maybe It Is Time To Admit You Are Kind Of a Badass

Dubai pushes everyone to want more, but maybe the real achievement is everything you have already built without noticing

by Sofia Brontvein8 Dec 2025
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Lifestyle
People

You Aren't Strict. You Are Toxic. The Leadership Lesson I Learned Too Late

You can hit every KPI and still fail as a leader — until you understand that people, not pressure, drive performance

by Sofia Brontvein29 Nov 2025
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Health
Sport

The Data Doesn’t Lie: Women Need To Train Differently

Wearables finally show what science always knew — female physiology has its own rules, rhythms, and performance patterns

by Sofia Brontvein26 Nov 2025
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Dubai
Sport

Stop Swiping. Start Sweating: Your New Social Life Starts Here

You won’t find your people in bars or brunches — but you will find them at 6 am, sweaty, starving, and strangely loyal

by Sofia Brontvein25 Nov 2025
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Health
Food

Why You Must Stop Avoiding Carbs

Especially if you are doing all that cardio

by Sofia Brontvein21 Nov 2025
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Sport
Health

The Case For Dumbbells: Why Everyone Needs Strength Training

Cardio burns calories, sure, but without strength training you are basically a skinny engine on fragile wheels

by Sofia Brontvein14 Nov 2025