The Sandy Times

To Make Local Stories Go Global. Inside Digital Renaissance Music Institute

What makes this school unique, and what every creative mind can learn there

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Jul 2025

UAE Cultural Digest: July 2025

For those whose lifestyle can't be slowered by scorching heat

by Dara Morgan

26 Jun 2025

Books

5 Books By Female Authors To Read This Summer

Whether you are laying somewhere on the beach or hiding under the AC, you are going to need something to read

by Dara Morgan

24 Jun 2025

STR Read

5 Music Styles To Uncover This Summer

Balearic House, Downtempo, Ambient House, Reggae, Jazzy House — what are they and how do they sound? Let’s break it down.

by Barbara Yakimchuk

19 Jun 2025

Lebanon

We Design Beirut — Edition Two: When, Where, What, And Why

Trust us: you must see it, hear it, and feel it — it is unlike anything else

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Jun 2025

Lebanon

5 Lebanese Tattoo Artists To Have On Your Radar

From blackwork to realism, meet the artists fueling Beirut’s evolving tattoo movement

by Christelle EL-Daher

14 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia

People

Bedouins Who Race Camels: A Journey Through Tabuk

See how people and camels share daily life through care, celebration, and moments of sadness

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Jun 2025

Who Is Buying Art In Dubai? Inside the Evolving Tastes Of UAE Collectors

From expats to Emiratis to jet-setters, Dubai’s art collectors are shaping a dynamic cultural landscape

by Sylvain Gaillard

10 Jun 2025

Festivals

Upcoming Music Festivals In MENA To Watch

MENA's 2025 music festivals: from desert raves to ancient amphitheatres, an unforgettable year awaits!

by Iffat Nawaz

9 Jun 2025

Photography

A Way To the Summit. ‘Everyman’s Mountain’, an Exhibition By Omar Al Gurg

What started as a spontaneous climb up Kilimanjaro turned into a full-on exhibition about the mountain

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia

How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated In Saudi Arabia

Discover the spirit of Eid al-Adha, from the solemn Eid prayers echoing in grand mosques to the vibrant Eid traditions in Saudi Arabia

by Iffat Nawaz

3 Jun 2025

Have You Heard? Dubai’s New Creative Institute Is Almost Here

Everyone should be at the opening — it is going to shake up the creative industry

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Jun 2025

Heritage

Eid Al-Adha vs Eid Al-Fitr: What Is the Difference?

Two Eids, two stories! What separates Eid al-Fitr from Eid al-Adha?

by Iffat Nawaz

30 May 2025

Movies

Festivals

Arab Cinema Is Shining At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Celebrating resistance, identity, and humanity

by Sophie She

29 May 2025

Fashion

You See Them Everywhere Now: Brands Making Waves In the UAE’s Cultural Scene

Look who is being loud and stealing the spotlight

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 May 2025

Saudi Arabia

Winds, Courtyards, And Stories: Inside the Saudi Pavilion At Expo 2025

Let’s walk through the "streets" of the award-winning Saudi Pavilion in Osaka

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 May 2025

UAE Cultural Digest: June 2025

Top cultural, art, and music events this month — the ones you simply can't miss

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 May 2025

Architecture

Events

48 Hours In Venice: Biennale, 1,000 Cichetti, And Surprises For the Senses

How a member of our team took a brief trip to Venice — and left with a full spectrum of emotions

by Ariza Danielian

26 May 2025

Shopping

Gift Guide: What To Give (And Not To Give) For Eid al-Adha In 2025

Ultimate Eid gift ideas — from personalised prayer mats and gourmet dates to luxury perfumes and tech gadgets

by Iffat Nawaz

26 May 2025