The Sandy Times

Food

The Coffee Questions You Are Shy To Ask Baristas

Mariam Erin answers the “silly” — and not so silly — coffee questions

by Barbara Yakimchuk

30 Dec 2025

Music

The Power Of Silence: Why I Stopped Listening To Music

What happens to your brain when you stop outsourcing emotion to playlists

by Sofia Brontvein

29 Dec 2025

Health

Interview

When Sleep Stops Coming Easily: Understanding Insomnia

Insomnia explained: insights from specialists and lived experience

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Dec 2025

Ramadan

How Ramadan Is Changing In the Modern Arab World: Tech, Trends & Tradition

A look at modern Ramadan trends in the Arab world

by Sana Bun

25 Dec 2025

Mental Health

Why You Don’t Need New Year’s Resolutions To Do Better

And why perfectionism isn’t helping either

by Sana Bun

24 Dec 2025

Movies

Entertainment

Emily In Paris Is Terrible. Why Can’t We Turn It Off?

If trash TV makes you feel guilty, your nervous system would like to file a formal complaint

by Sofia Brontvein

22 Dec 2025

People

Strong, Soft, Unapologetic: The New Middle Eastern Woman

Behind every stereotype about this region is a woman who disproves it simply by living her life

by Sofia Brontvein

16 Dec 2025

New Year

New Year’s Eve In the Middle East: What Is Open And What Isn't?

Transport updates, alcohol rules and opening hours

by Sana Bun

12 Dec 2025

Animals

Owning a Horse In the UAE: What Does It Actually Cost?

Where to buy, where to keep it, and how much it will cost you

by Barbara Yakimchuk

11 Dec 2025

Events

New Year

2025 New Year Events In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, And Sharjah — Full Schedule

Your guide to 2025 New Year events in the UAE

by Sana Bun

9 Dec 2025

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

Health

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

Health

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