The Sandy Times

Books

To Create a Book Designed Like an Instagram Feed. Interview With Purva Grover

Why write a book like that when there is Instagram?

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Oct 2024

Korean in Dubai: Corporate Socialite. Interview with Suheyee

The story of a girl you know from those reels about corporate life

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Oct 2024

Music

Armin Van Buuren: ‘Pillars of Creation Takes Me Back To My Roots’

The DJ is set to surprise Ras Al Khaimah with a completely new show to launch the Seven Wonders series

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Oct 2024

Music

EZOW: ‘Tapping Into the Music Industry Is Not As Easy As Many Think’

Unpacking the meanings of EZOW's songs with the artist himself

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Oct 2024

Painting Tough Times With Bright Colours: Interview with Artist Reynier Llanes

From escaping Cuba on a boat to becoming an internationally recognised artist

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Oct 2024

Fashion

A Creative You Should Know: Lea Hadidian

That Lebanese girl from your feed is about to wow everyone with her jewelry brand soon

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Oct 2024

Environment

The Beauty Of the Desert: 5 Inspiring Photo Projects

Welcome the most picturesque sands you have ever seen

by Dara Morgan

2 Oct 2024

Chef Kuv: The Story Behind the Pretty Table

A story about how to turn your life around and win

by Sophie She

1 Oct 2024

Chafa Ghaddar, the Lebanese Artist: ‘Trauma Is a Shared Meal We Are All Sitting At’

Disastrous events can be reflected in an artist's work in many ways. How does Chafa express them?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Sept 2024

Music

The Coldplay Phenomenon: What Is the Formula Behind Their Success?

Coldplay's concerts draw massive queues, and we are exploring the secret behind their 27-year popularity

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Sept 2024

Auronda Scalera & Alfredo Cramerotti: Is AI Disrupting Art, Or Vice Versa?

Asking the curatorial duo the questions you have always wanted to ask about digital art

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Sept 2024

Being an Artist’s Mom. Interview With Munifa Chalhoub, Ali Cha’aban’s Mother

If you really want to know more about the artist, just ask his mom a few questions

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Sept 2024

Toqsic: ‘We Aim To Create One Of the Largest Amapiano Events In the Region’

How was the House of Yanos founded, and what exciting plans lie ahead?

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Sept 2024

Lana Qatramiz: ‘Limiting Creativity Is Like Making It Die Slowly’

La chica behind the eyebrow lifter that everyone in Dubai is buzzing about

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Sept 2024

Coping With Anxiety, Phobias And Self-Esteem. Interview With Priti Malik

You will also find out whether hypnotherapy really works or not

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Sept 2024

6 Saudi Artists Shaping the Contemporary Art Scene

Sculptures of doves, artworks made from discarded X-rays, portraits with pomegranate, and more

by Rebecca Anne Proctor

16 Sept 2024

Aya Mechelany-Arab, Co-Founder Of KHAMSA: ‘Middle East Is In Everyone's Mind’

Dubai is becoming the hottest capital of art, fashion, and luxury thanks to local media and community

by Sofia Brontvein

15 Sept 2024

Meet the Artist Tackling Societal Issues With Humour (and Dinosaurs)

Rita Adib, the Syrian-Canadian artist, takes a creative approach to social activism

by Sophie She

14 Sept 2024

Art Collector Of Vintage Arab Prints. Interview With Abboudi Bou Jawde

The oldest poster in the collection of this Beirut archivist is over 100 years old

by Christelle EL-Daher

13 Sept 2024