The Sandy Times

Emirati Wellness Brands To Watch: From Hammas To Holistic Healings

Discover Emirati wellness brands redefining holistic health with cultural roots, tech-fusion and a focus on self-care

by Iffat Nawaz

8 Aug 2025

Beauty

How To Grow Your Hair: Personal Experience

We tried every hair hack on TikTok and Instagram to tell you what really worked (and what didn't)

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Jul 2025

Too Hot To Function: A Heat Survival Guide For MENA Summers

Your must-know tips for getting through the heat

by Sana Bun

23 Jun 2025

Track Or Treat: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Vs Whoop — Choose Your Fighter

Our publisher Sofia Brontvein puts Whoop and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to the test to see which one truly understands your body (and your neuroses)

by Sofia Brontvein

19 Jun 2025

Sport

International Yoga Day In Dubai: Where To Celebrate

Places in Dubai to fall in love with yoga — or, if you already did — to love it even more

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Jun 2025

Technologies

We Are Turning To ChatGPT For Medical Advice More And More. Is That... Okay?

How and why ChatGPT turned into an essential tool when we are worried about our health

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Jun 2025

Sport

Summer In Dubai Just Got Interesting: 4 Unusual Sports You Need To Try

For the ultimate sweat & joy experience — yes, even in summer, and yes, on purpose

by Dara Morgan

2 Jun 2025

Vacation

Recharge & Refocus: Wellness Retreats In The Middle East

The Middle East is full of places to recharge. Do not believe it? Here are the best options to try

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 May 2025

Pre-Summer Check-Ups In Dubai — Get Ready For the Heat

A bit of effort before the heat kicks in can go a long way. Here is your pre-summer checklist

by Barbara Yakimchuk

7 May 2025

Stay Cool In the Gulf: Best Gadgets To Beat the Summer Heat

The Gulf summer's brutal heat and humidity demand smart solutions. Discover the best gadgets and technologies

by Iffat Nawaz

5 May 2025

Technologies

Sport

Questions About WHOOP You Wanted To Ask?

With insights from WHOOP’s GCC Director, answering the most common questions about the famous wristband

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Apr 2025

Food

Personal Experience: Going Vegan For a Month

Pros and cons of a plant-based diet

by Dara Morgan

9 Apr 2025

Mental Health

Eid Is Over, Now What? Tips To Restore After Ramadan

As routines begin to shift once again, it is time to gently guide the body and mind back into balance

by Dara Morgan

7 Apr 2025

Unlocking Better Sleep: Your Guide To Natural Insomnia Remedies

Understanding insomnia and ways to overcome it

by Sana Bun

31 Mar 2025

Personal Experience: Getting Into Yoga As a Non-Spiritual Person

The story of swapping skepticism for serenity with no spiritual awakening in sight

by Sana Bun

12 Mar 2025

Guide To Power Naps: How To Recharge During Ramadan

Master the art of staying refreshed and functional

by Sana Bun

6 Mar 2025

Surviving Jet Lag: Practical Remedies That Actually Work

Jet lag can ruin even the best-planned trip, but there are ways to bounce back quickly

by Sana Bun

3 Mar 2025

Ice Plunging — a Trend To Stay Or Just Short-Term Hype?

Exploring the benefits of ice bathing, why it is popular in Dubai, and who is embracing this wellness trend

by Barbara Yakimchuk

28 Feb 2025

'Am I Still… Me?' — Artist Hana El-Sagini On Facing Breast Cancer

How she found out, the stages she went through, and what the hardest part of it all truly was

by Alexandra Mansilla

27 Feb 2025