The Sandy Times

This Year’s Edition Of the Al Burda Awards: Why It Was So Special

Celebrating the rich history of Islamic art under the stars

by Sahira Dharamshi

28 Dec 2024

Abu Dhabi

December 2024 Cultural Digest

For those superhumans who can find some time for themselves in between urgent deadlines and total jingle bells

by Dara Morgan

10 Dec 2024

Fashion

Sale Hunters: Celebrate UAE National Day In Style

We have browsed Farfetch’s special sale to bring you the best picks. Happy scrolling (and shopping)!

by Dara Morgan

28 Nov 2024

Unity In Diversity: How UAE Celebrates Its National Day 2024

The United Arab Emirates is set to come alive with vibrant festivities, spectacular fireworks, and heartwarming tributes to its rich heritage and culture

by Iffat Nawaz

25 Nov 2024

First Crowd Test By The Sandy Times: How Was It?

To put it shortly: it was a blast

by Dara Morgan

21 Nov 2024

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

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

Parties

Get Ready To Party: The Best Of November 11–17

A lineup of amazing events you have to be at this week

by Sophie She

11 Nov 2024

CIFRA Art Lab At Crowd Test: A Sensory Feast Of Art, Music, And Improv

Unpredictable, immersive art and sound await at CIFRA Art Lab at our upcoming music festival

by Dara Morgan

2 Nov 2024

November Cultural Digest

Structured answer to a question “What to do in November in Dubai?”

by Sophie She

1 Nov 2024

Diwali Festival: Journey Into the Festival Of Lights

Diving into the origins of one of the most important Indian Festivals

by Barbara Yakimchuk

26 Oct 2024

5 Reasons To Come To Crowd Test

The first music and art festival by The Sandy Times is on its way. Why spend November 16 with us?

by Dara Morgan

23 Oct 2024

The Story of Boogie Box, Ending This Year. Interview with Hassan Alwan

How did it all begin, and why is Boogie Box coming to an end?

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 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

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

The Sandy Times Crowd Test — First Art And Music Festival

Mark your calendars: November 16th at Monkey Bar — this is the party Dubai has been waiting for

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 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

Interview

Armin Van Buuren: ‘Pillars of Creation Takes Me Back To My Roots’

The DJ is set to surprise Ras Al Khaimah with a completely new show to launch the Seven Wonders series

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Oct 2024

MDLBEAST Soundstorm: Eminem, Muse, Tyler, The Creator Head To Riyadh

This is not the complete list — there is Thirty Seconds to Mars, David Guetta, and many more

by Alexandra Mansilla

9 Oct 2024

Fashion