The Sandy Times

Interview

The Pool At Louvre Abu Dhabi, Created by the Artist In the Bunny Mask. What Is It?

Jumairy presents Echo, a reflection on inner shadows and childhood memories

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Dec 2025

Qatar

Museums

How Qatar Foundation Is Shaping the Future Of Arab Creativity

Youth activism in Riyadh, a museum debut in Doha: Qatar Foundation is having a remarkably creative month

by Dara Morgan

5 Dec 2025

Middle East Art At Miami Design. The Faces To Know

From charred-timber forms to a monumental sculptural sofa

by Alexandra Mansilla

5 Dec 2025

Heritage

How Contemporary Artists Are Reimagining the Traditional Carpet

Some paint rugs, some deconstruct them, and others turn the carpet into a sculptural or conceptual surface

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Dec 2025

Abu Dhabi

Your Two Days Art Escape To Abu Dhabi

Natural History Museum, Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi — and plenty more to fill your cultural week

by Barbara Yakimchuk

4 Dec 2025

Restaurants

Dubai Insiders: JP On Finding His Place In Dubai

Running a business, finding the balance, and settling into one of the world’s fastest-paced cities

by Barbara Yakimchuk

3 Dec 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, December 2–8

From a new Alserkal hangout to the Japan Festival and the long-awaited opening of the Zayed National Museum

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Dec 2025

Festivals

National Day With Emiratis — How It Is Really Celebrated

I turned the internet upside down to understand how locals prefer to celebrate National Day

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Nov 2025

People

Dubai Insiders: Wathek Allal On His Brand And the Art Of Making Friends

Precious Trust, first self-cooked dish, and how skateboarding helps you find friends

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Nov 2025

People

How Artists From the Arab World Talk About Migration In Their Work

From performances to matchbox drawings and maps — how artists think through human movement

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Nov 2025

Qatar National Day In Doha: Parades, Performances And Hidden Experiences

Discover the iconic Corniche parade, where to watch the spectacular fireworks, family events and hidden local traditions

by Iffat Nawaz

21 Nov 2025

Your Guide To Alserkal Art Week 2025

Visit the favourite avenue for Uprooted Art Week until November 23

by Sophie She

20 Nov 2025

Architecture

Who Is Tadao Ando — The Man Behind Dubai Museum Of Art

You have definitely heard of the new floating museum coming. Well, it will be an architectural marvel too

by Dara Morgan

20 Nov 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 18–24

Secta Open Air, NOMAD, Indian Independent Film Festival, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi

NOMAD Lands In Abu Dhabi For the First Time. A Landmark Moment For the Region

What this debut edition brings and what it could mean for the design landscape of the Middle East

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Nov 2025

People

Dubai Insiders: Caroline Labouchere On the Art Of Moving To New Countries

A story filled with inspiration — from 100 kilometres running to life across 20 countries

by Barbara Yakimchuk

17 Nov 2025

Secta Open Air Returns For Round Two. And It Is Wilder Than Ever

We have got the inside scoop on what to expect from the upcoming festival

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Nov 2025

Dom Art Project: A Dubai Home For Culturally Curious

Dubai’s first private arts institution opening soon — a must-see for creatives and culture lovers. Bookmark this

by Sophie She

15 Nov 2025

Food

Restaurants

How To Pasta Like an Italian In Dubai

Seems like the easiest dish? Why then do we all screw it up all the time? This is your instructions on how to cook it and where to eat it

by Sophie She

14 Nov 2025

Heritage