The Sandy Times

Musical Season: Events Not To Miss In the UAE & Saudi Till the End Of 2025

With the season at its height, let us explore the main events in Dubai and beyond

by Dara Morgan

4 Nov 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, November 4–10

Dubai Design Week takes over d3. A new spot with mind-blowing sandwiches is opening. New art shows on the way

by Alexandra Mansilla

3 Nov 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 28–November 3

A lot of new cinema, unique exhibitions, and stunning new spots to eat in

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Oct 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, October 21–27

Spoiler: this week, everything (almost) leads back to Alserkal

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Oct 2025

Inside Dubai’s Art Season: The Exhibitions You Can’t Miss

Hurry up, because the art season has officially started, and this is what you should see!

by Sophie She

17 Oct 2025

Sport

From Ramps to Raves — Dubai’s Coolest Run Lands On October 18

Jumeirah Johns Running Club invites you to join LEVEL 7 — a vertical run that turns out to be so much more

by Dara Morgan

15 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

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

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

Music

Let Everyone Try Being a DJ! KLO Launches Open Decks In Dubai

She wants to create a space where everyone can try playing, free of judgment

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 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

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

The Boys Are Alright — Or Are They? In Conversation With Jumairy

Former students of Rashid School for Boys reflect on boyhood and adolescence through their art

by Alexandra Mansilla

13 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

Beatport Presents IMS Dubai 2025: Where Music, Culture & Innovation Converge

The Sandy Times heads to the festival (as always) — see you on the dancefloor!

by Sophie She

8 Sept 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, September 2–8

It is still hot, but the city is finally waking up

by Dara Morgan

1 Sept 2025

Saudi Arabia

This September In Saudi: What Not To Miss

Saudi is starting the season big. Take the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, for example

by Alexandra Mansilla

31 Aug 2025