The Sandy Times

Music

This Is Your Final Call For Crowd Test Festival

Only a few days left — check timetable, grab your friends, and let us meet on November 16!

by Dara Morgan

13 Nov 2024

Dubai

Crafting Connections: Level Shoes and Soho House About Culture and Community

Celebrating a decade of design, innovation, and community at Dubai Design Week

by Sophie She

12 Nov 2024

Middle Eastern Biennials: What Stage Are They At Now?

And which artists’ names should we definitely know right now?

by Anton Krasilnikov

11 Nov 2024

Dubai

Dubai Design Week: Explore Dubai’s Very Own Art Basel And the Local Creators

Unpacking the jubilee edition of all-loved Dubai Design Week. Catch it before November 10!

by Sophie She

7 Nov 2024

Sharjah

Ink and Soul: The Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial

Explore the key themes and objectives of the biggest calligraphy event in the Middle East

by Barbara Yakimchuk

6 Nov 2024

The KAMEH’s 0.5 Editions Exhibition: Interview With the Anonymous Artist

Exploring Renewal and Transformation: KAMEH’s Exhibition at Editions Alongside Dubai Design Week

by Sophie She

5 Nov 2024

Uzbek Art Scene Rises with New Art Center, Museums and Inaugural Biennial

Exploring how Uzbekistan is investing in its cultural scene in a bid for economic growth

by Rebecca Anne Proctor

21 Oct 2024

A Retrospective Into Life: Sara Ahli And Her Bodies

Emirati-Colombian-American artist captures the essence of body memory and time through the tenderness of her mediums

by Sophie She

21 Oct 2024

Catch Van Gogh In Abu Dhabi This Weekend

New groundbreaking exhibition of Post-Impressionist legends including Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat, Pissaro and others is now live in Louvre Abu Dhabi

by Sophie She

18 Oct 2024

Arte Museum Dubai: A Must-Visit Place For Art Aficionados

Elevate your art experience at the epitome of digital art

by Iffat Nawaz

17 Oct 2024

Exhibition To See: Hermès Heritage “In Motion” At the National Museum Of Qatar

Admire how the brand has been in constant motion since the very first day its story began

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Oct 2024

Architecture

What Barriers Do We Face Daily? Tarek Elkassouf’s New Sculptures Have the Answer

The 29 sculptures are displayed in The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation’s Sculpture Garden and tell a special story

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Oct 2024

People

Skateboards, Moomins, And Other Creatures. Interview With Aritst Pinar Birim

See how Pinar creates a world that feels untamed and chaotic, yet holds a unique sense of youthful playfulness

by Sophie She

14 Oct 2024

People

6 Lebanese Designers Redefining Creativity Across Borders

They are making waves with their unique visions and pushing boundaries in fashion and design

by Dina Fares

14 Oct 2024

Galleries From the Middle East Make Strong Appearance At Frieze London

Powerful and thought-engaging works during a time of great change and uncertainty for the region

by Rebecca Anne Proctor

12 Oct 2024

Attractions

New Design Destination: Mena Casa In Beirut

Attention all furniture lovers! A 1,100-square-metre haven is about to open for you

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Oct 2024

Ants Alert: Art From Rijksmuseum Now In Dubai. And You Can Buy It

Where can you spot these gigantic ants, how much do they cost, and what do they represent?

by Sophie She

10 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