The Sandy Times

Birdwatchers: Why Do People Passionately Observe Birds?

And is birdwatching only about binoculars and notebooks?

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Jun 2025

Parties

Wellness Over Wild Nights: Is Dubai Still a Party City?

Is Dubai swapping dance floors for downward dogs? The party scene faces a wellness takeover

by Dara Morgan

4 Jun 2025

Studying Arabic In Dubai: Everything You Need To Know

What dialect to choose? What to expect? Where to start? Here is your guide to learning Arabic

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 May 2025

Sport

Mountains 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Get ready for your first mountain climb

by Barbara Yakimchuk

17 May 2025

Food

Entertainment

How TikTok Trends Impact the Global Food Industry

Is a bar of Dubai chocolate a harmless flex or a real threat to supply chains?

by Dara Morgan

15 May 2025

Pre-Summer Check-Ups In Dubai — Get Ready For the Heat

A bit of effort before the heat kicks in can go a long way. Here is your pre-summer checklist

by Barbara Yakimchuk

7 May 2025

Sport

Skateboarding In Dubai: Where, How, And With Whom

Want to skate in Dubai? Here is your guide on where to roll, what to buy, and how to start!

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 May 2025

Shopping

Getting Tax Free For Online Shopping Is a Reality. Wait, What?

This is far more futuristic than flying cars

by Dara Morgan

1 May 2025

Mental Health

Meeting Hangover: What Is It And When Does It Hit?

Finally, there is a name for that drained feeling after meetings

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Apr 2025

Personal Experience: Tackling Small Talk As a Socially Awkward Person

Are we really bad at it, or just culturally confused?

by Sana Bun

24 Apr 2025

Sport

Music

Boost Your Workout: Your Go-To Playlist For Running And Cycling

Running or cycling? Only with these tracks

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Apr 2025

Personal Experience: Navigating Healthy Work Relationships

Cracking the age-old dilemma: to be or not to be friends with your colleagues

by Sana Bun

14 Apr 2025

Food

Personal Experience: Going Vegan For a Month

Pros and cons of a plant-based diet

by Dara Morgan

9 Apr 2025

Mental Health

Eid Is Over, Now What? Tips To Restore After Ramadan

As routines begin to shift once again, it is time to gently guide the body and mind back into balance

by Dara Morgan

7 Apr 2025

Mental Health

Personal Experience: Getting Into Martial Arts As a Woman

A story of learning to fight an imposter syndrome

by Sana Bun

6 Apr 2025

Unlocking Better Sleep: Your Guide To Natural Insomnia Remedies

Understanding insomnia and ways to overcome it

by Sana Bun

31 Mar 2025

Heritage

'She Didn’t Have Time To Be Scared.' What Does It Mean To Be a Mom?

Stories of two Arab moms who raised big families against all odds

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Mar 2025

Music

DJing As a Profession: Is It Finally Taken Seriously?

And why do DJs always have to chase their money?

by Alexandra Mansilla

19 Mar 2025