The Sandy Times

Will Your Cola Now Cost a Fortune? Inside the GCC’s New Sugar-Drink Tax

What the new sugar-drinks tax means for consumers, health, and the food industry across the GCC

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Oct 2025

AI Needs a Human. Ila Colombo On Her Journey And Dubai Design Week

Get a first look at the salt-inspired pavilion arriving in d3

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 14–20

There is a lot happening this week — and among it all, the long-awaited Moist Paper Party finally returns

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 7–13

We have pulled together a few things that might make your week feel a little less routine

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Oct 2025

Dubai’s Outdoor Attractions Reopening: Best Things To Do When Weather Cools

Explore Dubai’s outdoor attractions reopening! Enjoy Ripe Market, desert safaris, Global Village, and cool waterfront strolls

by Iffat Nawaz

3 Oct 2025

Entertainment

How To Get Cold In Dubai: 1-Day Plan To Freeze In the Desert

Looking into something we all know about and actually trying it out

by Sophie She

2 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 30–October 6

The world’s biggest book sale, a new restaurant opening, an art show, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Sept 2025

Interview

Jewelry

"Some Collections Take Me Over A Year” — Noora Shawqi, Emirati Jewelry Designer

Noora Shawqi on her biggest early mistake, her favourite collection, and the story behind her most special piece

by Barbara Yakimchuk

29 Sept 2025

Jewelry

Swarovski Shines Bright: New Boutique Opens At Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

A dazzling Swarovski store at Palm Jumeirah celebrates 130 years of crystal artistry and innovation

by Sophie She

26 Sept 2025

Art Dubai

Dubai Art Season 2025–2026 Preview: Must-See Galleries & Shows

Your guide to the art season’s highlights

by Sana Bun

22 Sept 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 23–29

Three days of films, a LEGO route with giant figures, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Sept 2025

Abu Dhabi

Art, History, Sparkle: 4 Cultural Events Not To Miss This September

From Hermès diamonds to Mamluk dynasties, September’s cultural calendar is looking anything but dull

by Dara Morgan

19 Sept 2025

Sport

Skydiving In Dubai: Everything You Need To Know Before Your First Jump

Where to jump, when to go, and how much costs — your Dubai skydiving questions answered

by Barbara Yakimchuk

17 Sept 2025

Why Dubai Stands Out As a Creative Capital: A Talk With Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi

And what steps are being taken to make Dubai a cultural hub in the Middle East?

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Sept 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 16–21

Plenty of art, some good food, and just the right dose of music — consider this your week’s spoiler

by Barbara Yakimchuk

15 Sept 2025

Where To Learn Emirati Calligraphy: Workshops Across the UAE

From Kufic to cursive, discover how Dubai calligraphy classes make ink feel alive

by Sana Bun

15 Sept 2025

Whispers Of the Past: Memory And Legacy At Sotheby’s Dubai

An exhibition with Aisha Alabbar Gallery explores heritage, identity, and intergenerational memory

by Sophie She

14 Sept 2025

Shopping

Making a Home Out Of a Rental In Dubai

For every tenant trying to make it work — I have been there, and here is what helped

by Sophie She

11 Sept 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 9–15

Once again, we picked the good stuff — what to see, where to eat, what to listen to

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Sept 2025

Music