The Sandy Times

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 8–14

We planned out the week so you don’t have to waste time looking for places to go

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Jul 2025

UAE Cultural Digest: July 2025

For those whose lifestyle can't be slowered by scorching heat

by Dara Morgan

26 Jun 2025

Lifestyle

My Flight Is Cancelled: What To Do Next

Quick answers on what to do if your flight is cancelled, which airlines offer refunds, and which routes remain suspended

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Jun 2025

Interview

‘I Am Inviting the Public To Trespass’: Priyanka Mehra On ‘No Trespassing’

Meet the show that is an explosive blend of white-cube minimalism and the raw energy of the street

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Jun 2025

Father’s Day In Dubai 2025: Where To Celebrate And What To Gift

Special treats that your dad will sure appreciate

by Dara Morgan

18 Jun 2025

Lebanon

We Design Beirut — Edition Two: When, Where, What, And Why

Trust us: you must see it, hear it, and feel it — it is unlike anything else

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Jun 2025

Restaurants

Food

Hop On a Culinary World Tour, But Without Leaving Dubai

The real travelling starts with the cuisine — and thanks to Restaurant Month, you won’t need to leave Dubai to do it

by Sandy Staff

30 May 2025

UAE Cultural Digest: June 2025

Top cultural, art, and music events this month — the ones you simply can't miss

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 May 2025

Architecture

48 Hours In Venice: Biennale, 1,000 Cichetti, And Surprises For the Senses

How a member of our team took a brief trip to Venice — and left with a full spectrum of emotions

by Ariza Danielian

26 May 2025

Hope, Strength, And Resilience: 9 Carpets That Speak

A look inside the new exhibition at BEEAH Headquarters — 9 exclusive carpets, each telling the story

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 May 2025

The Summit Strikes Back: IMS Dubai Returns This November

It is time to plan the best weekend of November now

by Dara Morgan

14 May 2025

Brushstrokes and Beachfronts: Mira Coral Bay’s Grand Entrance

Mira Coral Bay opened with paint, poetry, and fireworks — a coastal welcome Ras Al Khaimah won’t forget

by Sandy Staff

13 May 2025

UAE Cultural Digest: May 2025

From the most exciting news in the world of digital art to analogue artworks in the Hatta mountains

by Dara Morgan

29 Apr 2025

OFFLIMITS: How It Went Down (And WHAT Just Happened?)

It was so epic, we just want to rewind time and live it all over again

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Apr 2025

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest: May 2025

Selection of the events worth leaving your apartments

by Dara Morgan

26 Apr 2025

Abu Dhabi

Ed Sheeran, Shopping, Art: 3 Reasons To Visit Abu Dhabi This Weekend

We cannot think of better timing to visit the UAE capital

by Dara Morgan

23 Apr 2025

DJing Workshops Start In Dubai — Guess Who Is Running Them?

Lessons by a DJ who is truly passionate about what they do

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Apr 2025

Alserkal Art Week 2025: The Ultimate Digest

Welcome to Art Week, taking place from April 13–20 in Alserkal Avenue

by Sophie She

15 Apr 2025

Parties

Secta Is Throwing Their First Open-Air Event. Wait, What?!

We found out what these guys are working on for us

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Apr 2025