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Sofia Brontvein
In love with Swiss watches, vintage cars, spontaneous trips, and cycling
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The Diet Circus: Why I Am Done With Protein Powder In My Oats
Because nutrition should be science, not Insta theatre
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The Toxic Positivity Of Wellness Culture
Because no amount of lemon water will fix capitalism
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Apple Just Upgraded Our Hustle: Meet the New Gear For Creative Power Users
Apple just unveiled a suite of devices that finally keep pace with our nonstop creativity — and our temperamental Middle Eastern climate
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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
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Pity Party For One: Why Self-Compassion Starts With Sadness
Because sometimes loving yourself means letting yourself break a little
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When Being Healthy Costs You Your Social Life
Because nobody tells you that trading drinks for tempo runs can feel... kind of lonely
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Why Cycling Ruins Your Dating Life
Because nothing kills romance like a 4:45 am alarm and a pile of sweaty bib shorts
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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