Culture
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Events
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 23–29
Three days of films, a LEGO route with giant figures, and more
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Sept 2025
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Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Art, History, Sparkle: 4 Cultural Events Not To Miss This September
From Hermès diamonds to Mamluk dynasties, September’s cultural calendar is looking anything but dull
by Dara Morgan
19 Sept 2025
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Abu Dhabi
Art
From Othello To Open Mic Nights: Season 11 At The Arts Centre NYUAD
The new season dives into heritage, memory, and community through theatre, dance, music, and more
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 Sept 2025
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Food
A Guide To Emirati Breakfast Dishes You Should Try
The Emirati breakfast is a symphony of flavours! Sweet, savoury, and spiced dishes tell the story of a rich heritage
by Iffat Nawaz
17 Sept 2025
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Saudi Arabia
Five To 100: Saudi National Day 2025
The Kingdom celebrates its 95th birthday on September 23
by Dara Morgan
17 Sept 2025
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Music
Events
Let Everyone Try Being a DJ! KLO Launches Open Decks In Dubai
She wants to create a space where everyone can try playing, free of judgment
by Alexandra Mansilla
15 Sept 2025
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Art
Dubai
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 16–21
Plenty of art, some good food, and just the right dose of music — consider this your week’s spoiler
by Barbara Yakimchuk
15 Sept 2025
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Art
Dubai
Whispers Of the Past: Memory And Legacy At Sotheby’s Dubai
An exhibition with Aisha Alabbar Gallery explores heritage, identity, and intergenerational memory
by Sophie She
14 Sept 2025
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Art
Events
The Boys Are Alright — Or Are They? In Conversation With Jumairy
Former students of Rashid School for Boys reflect on boyhood and adolescence through their art
by Alexandra Mansilla
13 Sept 2025
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Music
STR Read
Opera Explained: A Guide To the Fine Art
Not an opera fan? We won’t promise to change your heart, but we can change your perspective
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 Sept 2025
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Music
STR Read
Every City Has Its Own Sound. YOUR ARMY Artists Share What They Hear
Dubai, San Francisco, Lisbon, Manchester — and beyond: what do they sound like?
by Alexandra Mansilla
10 Sept 2025
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Art
How Galleries Spot And Support New Talent
From chance encounters to career-defining exhibitions, the art world’s unsung role as talent scout.
by Sylvain Gaillard
9 Sept 2025
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Music
Fashion
Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Ibrahim Abudyak
A journey into Ibrahim's childhood, told through his favourite songs
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Sept 2025
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Movies
Music
Why Are Teens Obsessed With KPop Demon Hunters?
Okay, some adults, too. They are humming the songs and secretly rewatching scenes
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Sept 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 9–15
Once again, we picked the good stuff — what to see, where to eat, what to listen to
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Sept 2025
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Music
Dubai
Beatport Presents IMS Dubai 2025: Where Music, Culture & Innovation Converge
The Sandy Times heads to the festival (as always) — see you on the dancefloor!
by Sophie She
8 Sept 2025
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Heritage
Story Of Stone And Spirit: Historic Mosques In Cairo To Visit
Short lead: Minarets, marvels and majesty: Step into Cairo's 1000-year-old Islamic heritage. Explore Cairo's five breathtaking mosques
by Iffat Nawaz
5 Sept 2025
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Art
Photography
Your Photograph Could Be Worth 30,000 QAR
Do you hold a photo that feels larger than life? Tasweer 2025 is waiting for it
by Dara Morgan
2 Sept 2025
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Music
STR
Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Ali Al Shehabi
A journey into Ali’s childhood, told through his favourite songs
by Barbara Yakimchuk
2 Sept 2025
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Dubai
Events
Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 2–8
It is still hot, but the city is finally waking up
by Dara Morgan
1 Sept 2025