The Sandy Times

Reviving a Damaged Church In Beirut. Interview With Marine Bustros, Interior Designer

How was it possible to make 19th-century church feel completely new while still respecting its heritage?

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Feb 2025

Lava Ilieva: 'Anyone Сan Create With Money. True Skill Is Turning ‘Garbage’ Into Value'

The thrilling story of a girl you know as one of the driving forces behind THE KARAK and FLAVA LAB

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Feb 2025

Devastation Or Hope? Fatspatrol’s Black-and-White Figures Leave It Open

The artist unveils the story behind the sad (or not?) figures from House 196 at Sikka — now heading to Crowd Test

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Feb 2025

Sport

Racing Legends And Records. Meet Billy Karam, Rally Champion & Model Car Collector

Check out his collection — over 40,000 model cars, track dioramas, prizes, medals, and trophies from 1960 to 2019

by Christelle Eldaher

7 Feb 2025

Understanding Adversity Through Art. Interview with Hana El-Sagini

The story of an artist who turned an exhibition space into a hospital, immersing everyone in her experience

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Feb 2025

Music

The DJ Playing Over 10 Instruments: Long Arm Is Coming To Dubai

Diving into the story of the renowned musician and DJ — a person with a truly unique sound

by Barbara Yakimchuk

4 Feb 2025

'I Have Always Been a Dreamer': Meet Mujahid, the Mastermind Behind Sard Visuals

Read about Muji's journey — how it unfolded, who shaped it, and the barriers he faced

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Feb 2025

Exploring Artists' Vulnerability At Sikka. Interview With Ahmad Makary

What is happening in House 196, and why is it dedicated to vulnerability?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jan 2025

Travel

Raha Moharrak: “Not Everyone Will Climb Everest, But Everyone Has an Everest To Climb”

The first Saudi woman to conquer Everest shares her inspiring story about following your dreams

by Barbara Yakimchuk

27 Jan 2025

Mental Health

Having a Panic Attack While DJing. KLO Opens Up

Yes, DJs get panic attacks, too. Their hands might go numb, and they just can’t play

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Jan 2025

Anti-party In Dubai’s Most Hidden Places. Meet Moist Paper Party

Discover the collective that hunts down places you would never believe exist in Dubai — and turns them into party spots

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Jan 2025

Palestinian Cities In Vibrant Colours: Meet the Artist Rawan Anani

For Rawan, the cities of her homeland are always bright, colourful, and full of beauty

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jan 2025

Redefining Electronic Music at IMS Dubai: Cosmicat – Saudi Arabia’s Rising Star

A story about the journey from dentistry to global stardom, with insights in the MENA region's evolving electronic music scene

by Sophie She

20 Jan 2025

A Story Of a Man Who Collected Over 12,000 Objects. Told By Ohida Khandakar

Ohida, an artist from Kolkata, created a film about the collection and shared it with the world

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Jan 2025

Let Us Play Music In Unexpected Places! Interview With Chloe Barakat, aka KLO

From violin classes to DJing around the world and creating sudden gigs

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Jan 2025

Music

Meet Kenji Takimi: The Mastermind Behind Japan’s Underground Disco

Kenji is playing in Dubai this week — mark your calendar to discover Japan’s vinyl legend and a true rebellion

by Dara Morgan

13 Jan 2025

Music

Omar Gamal: ‘Arabic Producers Are Bridging East And West In the Music Scene’

The founder of Hence, Management on the role of local artists on the global stage today

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Jan 2025

Cinema

Nayla Al Khaja, the Film Director: ‘All My Movies Are About Mental Health’

And what does it mean to be the UAE’s first female director?

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Jan 2025

The Alchemist Garden: Meet Margareth “Maggie” Henriquez, CEO of Baccarat

Maggie shares her journey as a pioneering leader. The talk about the significance of light, joy, and celebration

by Sophie She

30 Dec 2024

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