The Sandy Times

You Built a Life In Dubai. Maybe It Is Time To Admit You Are Kind Of a Badass

Dubai pushes everyone to want more, but maybe the real achievement is everything you have already built without noticing

by Sofia Brontvein

8 Dec 2025

The Talent Visa In the UAE: What It Is And How To Get It?

Checking the legal framework and asking insiders to share a step-by-step guide to securing the Talent Visa

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Dec 2025

Personal Experience: Learning To Wake Up As a Not-a-Morning Person

A love letter to mornings written by someone who can’t seem to wake up for them

by Sana Bun

4 Dec 2025

Night Running In Dubai: Safety, Gear, And Where To Go

Discover top routes, gear, and safety tips for enjoyable evening runs

by Sana Bun

30 Nov 2025

People

You Aren't Strict. You Are Toxic. The Leadership Lesson I Learned Too Late

You can hit every KPI and still fail as a leader — until you understand that people, not pressure, drive performance

by Sofia Brontvein

29 Nov 2025

Real Estate

Monthly Rent Is Coming To the UAE: What Is the Catch?

Hidden fees, breach terms, and the broader benefits that come with the shift to monthly rent payments

by Barbara Yakimchuk

27 Nov 2025

The Data Doesn’t Lie: Women Need To Train Differently

Wearables finally show what science always knew — female physiology has its own rules, rhythms, and performance patterns

by Sofia Brontvein

26 Nov 2025

Women’s Cycling In the GCC: Clubs, Tracks And Gear To Know

You beginner-friendly guide to female cycling in the Middle East

by Sana Bun

26 Nov 2025

Stop Swiping. Start Sweating: Your New Social Life Starts Here

You won’t find your people in bars or brunches — but you will find them at 6 am, sweaty, starving, and strangely loyal

by Sofia Brontvein

25 Nov 2025

Mental Health

Identity Crisis In Slow Motion: What Immigration Really Does To You

A dual perspective on expat life

by Sana Bun

24 Nov 2025

Mental Health

Personal Experience: I Came To Yoga for My Body And Stayed For My Mental Health

An honest reflection on how yoga shifted from a physical routine to a powerful tool for mental well-being

by Sana Bun

23 Nov 2025

Events

Top Marathons And Running Events In the GCC In 2026

Explore the 2026 calendar of key running events across the region

by Sana Bun

22 Nov 2025

Food

Why You Must Stop Avoiding Carbs

Especially if you are doing all that cardio

by Sofia Brontvein

21 Nov 2025

Interview

Does Matcha Decrease Iron Levels? Insights From Gut Specialist Hadil AlKhatib

Iron levels, weight management, plant-based milk and anxiety — all questions connected to matcha

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 Nov 2025

Travel

How To Transport Your Bike On the Middle Eastern Airlines

A practical guide on travelling with your bike

by Sana Bun

18 Nov 2025

The Case For Dumbbells: Why Everyone Needs Strength Training

Cardio burns calories, sure, but without strength training you are basically a skinny engine on fragile wheels

by Sofia Brontvein

14 Nov 2025

Why We Keep Climbing Mountains Even When It Is Damn Hard

Because no one grows on the easy road

by Sofia Brontvein

11 Nov 2025

Is Dubai Getting Healthier? Soft Clubbing Explained

From nightclubs to coffee raves — wellness is the new nightlife in Dubai

by Sophie She

3 Nov 2025