The Sandy Times

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 5–11

From trying a new coffee place to hitting the best parties in the city. Or… maybe just chill

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Aug 2025

Cultural Code In Motion: Russian Seasons Arrives In Dubai

Festival founder Daria Matsievskaya reflects on heritage, innovation, and cultural dialogue

by Dara Morgan

1 Aug 2025

A First Look At Dubai Design Week 2025: What We Know So Far

What is the theme this year, and what can we actually expect from the Middle East’s biggest design festival?

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Jul 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 29–August 4

We have seen the future — and your week is packed with art, sport, dance, and… oud

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Jul 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 22–28

Pottery for your mental health, a new Secta party, music at Honeycomb Hifi, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jul 2025

Fashion

Fashion Events To Watch In the MENA Region (2025 Calendar)

If all the upcoming events feel like a total blur, save this calendar

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Jul 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, July 15–21

For those who want their week full of impressions, but don’t want to waste time planning it

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Jul 2025

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

Music

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

Music

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