The Sandy Times

Top 5 Tech Trends from GITEX That Will Affect Everyday Life In GCC

From app-free parking to paperless court

by Sana Bun

2 Nov 2025

Dubai

Elon Musk’s Tunnel Vision: What We Know About the Dubai Loop So Far

Are we looking into the bright future without exhausting traffic jams?

by Dara Morgan

23 Oct 2025

Ever Wanted To Turn Your Dreams Into A Film? Well, Now You Can

Now, even your most surreal dreams don’t have to stay trapped in your head

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Oct 2025

The Art Of Escaping: One Sunday, One Porsche, And Zero Regrets

Sometimes the best way to clear your head is to drive a 911 into the mountains and pretend your inbox doesn’t exist

by Sofia Brontvein

7 Oct 2025

New iPhone Air: Lighter Than Your Excuses

Apple has created a smartphone lighter than my excuses for not upgrading sooner

by Sofia Brontvein

5 Oct 2025

Anti-smartphone Mode: Why Minimal Phones Are Becoming a Trend

No feed, no colour, and… buttons are the new trends on the smartphone market. Sorry, is it 2005 again?

by Dara Morgan

23 Sept 2025

McLaren Artura Spider: Beauty Over Use, British Brilliance Over Practicality

If you buy a McLaren Artura Spider, you are declaring that you live for breath-taking speed, arresting geometry, and sheer presence more than grocery runs or fitting bikes in trunks

by Sofia Brontvein

18 Sept 2025

Music

How To Choose Your First Record Player?

Choosing your first record player (and everything else you will need) with Kito Jempere

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Sept 2025

Apple Just Upgraded Our Hustle: Meet the New Gear For Creative Power Users

Apple just unveiled a suite of devices that finally keep pace with our nonstop creativity — and our temperamental Middle Eastern climate

by Sofia Brontvein

9 Sept 2025

Sport

Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Formula 1 In 2025?

Kudos to Brad Pitt and co

by Sophie She

3 Sept 2025

Mental Health

Personal Experience: Using ChatGPT As a Personal Coach

I reached out to AI when going through personal challenges. Is it fine?

by Dara Morgan

13 Aug 2025

AI Art Tools Middle Eastern Creators Are Using In 2025

Gulf countries lead AI adoption, fostering art-tech, NFTs, and AI exhibitions, propelled by creative tech education and funding

by Iffat Nawaz

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Formula 1 2025: New Rules, McLaren Rising, Hamilton In Ferrari Red

Why is this year’s race more special than ever?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2025

Turns Out, ChatGPT Almost Had a Different Name

What was the original name, and why did they end up choosing ChatGPT?

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Jul 2025

Travel

Pack Light: Tech Travel Essentials For Your Next Trip

The Sandy Times Publisher on how to become a digital detox ambassador — even if you are still working on the go

by Sofia Brontvein

27 Jun 2025

Shopping

Smart Home Gadgets Every Urban MENA Creator Should Have

Cool devices to add to your cart!

by Barbara Yakimchuk

26 Jun 2025

Health

Track Or Treat: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Vs Whoop — Choose Your Fighter

Our publisher Sofia Brontvein puts Whoop and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to the test to see which one truly understands your body (and your neuroses)

by Sofia Brontvein

19 Jun 2025

Interview

Desert Roads & German Precision: Volkswagen’s New Vision For the Gulf

The Sandy Times talks to Matthias Ziegler about Volkswagen’s evolving Middle East journey — from SUVs to cultural ties

by Sofia Brontvein

13 Jun 2025

People

The Deepfake Dilemma: How AI Is Rewriting Celebrity Reality

Scandals are spreading, reality is bending — and celebrities are caught in the crossfire. How is the world reacting to the new deepfake dilemma?

by Dara Morgan

12 Jun 2025