The Sandy Times

Heritage

How UAE National Day Is Celebrated Across Emirates: Modern vs Traditional

A remarkable combination of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology awaits in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates

by Iffat Nawaz

11 Nov 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 11–17

From Hong Kong cinema to Indian cuisine under the desert stars, from a unique ceramics class to Alserkal Art Week

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Nov 2025

Qatar

Concrete Dreams: How Doha Built Its Own Modernist Myth

From desert brutalism to futuristic constructivism, Doha’s architecture reads like a time-lapse of ambition — a skyline written in concrete, glass, and confidence

by Sofia Brontvein

7 Nov 2025

Design

What Not To Miss At Dubai Design Week 2025

Your map for the coolest bits of the DDW 2025 edition

by Sophie She

7 Nov 2025

Qatar

Two Museums In Doha That Built the Middle East’s Cultural Memory

Together, MIA and Mathaf are proof that Qatar didn’t just collect art; it collected identity

by Sofia Brontvein

6 Nov 2025

Architecture

Photography

5 Arab Photographers Behind the Lens Of Mosques

From Egypt to Iraq, exploring the beauty of mosques

by Barbara Yakimchuk

5 Nov 2025

Music

Musical Season: Events Not To Miss In the UAE & Saudi Till the End Of 2025

With the season at its height, let us explore the main events in Dubai and beyond

by Dara Morgan

4 Nov 2025

Travel

Doha On Display: The Ultimate Art Week In Qatar

I arrived in Doha cycling at dawn, museum-hopping by day, and realised that the city is no longer catching up — it is calling the tune

by Sofia Brontvein

4 Nov 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 4–10

Dubai Design Week takes over d3. A new spot with mind-blowing sandwiches is opening. New art shows on the way

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Nov 2025

Fashion

Dubai Insiders: Rusty Beukes On Work–Life Balance, Friendship, And Fashion

Dubai’s ups and downs, the creatives who inspire, and the perfect all-day look to wear

by Barbara Yakimchuk

3 Nov 2025

Lifestyle

Interview

How To Speak So They Will Listen: Dana Alhanbali On the Power Of Self-Presentation

This piece is essentially a collection of life hacks to help you improve your public speaking and self-presentation skills

by Barbara Yakimchuk

31 Oct 2025

Art You Can Live With: Interior Pieces For Serial Aesthetes

A breezy round-up of hedonistic homewear

by Sana Bun

29 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 28–November 3

A lot of new cinema, unique exhibitions, and stunning new spots to eat in

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Oct 2025

Lifestyle

Dubai Insiders: Fathima Mehreen On Style, Food, And the City

Dubai’s best ramen spots, DJs to soundtrack your Friday nights, and the creatives to know — all told by Fathima

by Barbara Yakimchuk

27 Oct 2025

Music

People

Time Travel Through Music: The Childhood Of Najla Said

A journey into Najla’s childhood, told through her favourite songs

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Oct 2025

The Sneak Peek To Downtown Design You Haven’t Seen Before

We have a guy in the DDW team and we can gossip with you a bit…

by Sophie She

22 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 21–27

Spoiler: this week, everything (almost) leads back to Alserkal

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Oct 2025

Music

Dubai Insiders: Chloe Barakat On Music, Community, And Life

Dubai’s best DJ sets, perfect outfits for every occasion, and the city’s most Dubai-style secrets — all told by KLO

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 Oct 2025

Inside Dubai’s Art Season: The Exhibitions You Can’t Miss

Hurry up, because the art season has officially started, and this is what you should see!

by Sophie She

17 Oct 2025

Sport