The Sandy Times

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

From Ramps to Raves — Dubai’s Coolest Run Lands On October 18

Jumeirah Johns Running Club invites you to join LEVEL 7 — a vertical run that turns out to be so much more

by Dara Morgan

15 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 14–20

There is a lot happening this week — and among it all, the long-awaited Moist Paper Party finally returns

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Oct 2025

STR Read

Everything You Wanted To Ask About Vinyl (But Never Did)

With Kito Jempere, we explore the most common — and a few unexpected — questions about vinyl

by Barbara Yakimchuk

9 Oct 2025

People

5 Iranian Artists You Should Follow. Part 2

You loved part one — now it is time for round two, featuring more cool and talented Iranian creatives

by Barbara Yakimchuk

1 Oct 2025

People

Time Travel: The Childhood Of Mohammad Jaffar

A journey into Mohammad's childhood, told though his favourite songs

by Barbara Yakimchuk

30 Sept 2025

Weaving Stories: Kris Balerite’s Art Lands At Dubai Mall

“The Thread” shows tradition and contemporary design weaving into one striking artwork inside the IQOS Boutique

by Dara Morgan

27 Sept 2025

Lebanon

The Legacy Carried By Lost Stones: How the Fragmenta Project Was Created

See how the project transforms what was once considered waste into a canvas for imagination

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Sept 2025

Art Dubai

Dubai Art Season 2025–2026 Preview: Must-See Galleries & Shows

Your guide to the art season’s highlights

by Sana Bun

22 Sept 2025

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

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

Abu Dhabi

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

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

Saudi Arabia

Five To 100: Saudi National Day 2025

The Kingdom celebrates its 95th birthday on September 23

by Dara Morgan

17 Sept 2025

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

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

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

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