The Sandy Times

Maywand Jabarkhyl, FBMI: “We Have Put Over 20,000 Children Back In School”

Whose lives have FBMI changed? Whether it is offering work, essential healthcare, or access to education

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Nov 2025

What a Doctor Subscription Is — And Why It Is Shaking Up Preventive Medicine

Alexander Vinokurov breaks down how the doctor subscription model is reshaping modern healthcare

by Sandy Staff

28 Nov 2025

The Data Doesn’t Lie: Women Need To Train Differently

Wearables finally show what science always knew — female physiology has its own rules, rhythms, and performance patterns

by Sofia Brontvein

26 Nov 2025

Food

Why You Must Stop Avoiding Carbs

Especially if you are doing all that cardio

by Sofia Brontvein

21 Nov 2025

Interview

Does Matcha Decrease Iron Levels? Insights From Gut Specialist Hadil AlKhatib

Iron levels, weight management, alternative milks and anxiety — all questions connected to matcha

by Barbara Yakimchuk

20 Nov 2025

The Case For Dumbbells: Why Everyone Needs Strength Training

Cardio burns calories, sure, but without strength training you are basically a skinny engine on fragile wheels

by Sofia Brontvein

14 Nov 2025

Why We Keep Climbing Mountains Even When It Is Damn Hard

Because no one grows on the easy road

by Sofia Brontvein

11 Nov 2025

Is Dubai Getting Healthier? Soft Clubbing Explained

From nightclubs to coffee raves — wellness is the new nightlife in Dubai

by Sophie She

3 Nov 2025

My Battle With Endometriosis. The Story Of Noor Taan

The pain inside her body was normalised — until one day, Noor decided to fight back

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Nov 2025

Food

Dubai

Will Your Cola Now Cost a Fortune? Inside the GCC’s New Sugar-Drink Tax

What the new sugar-drinks tax means for consumers, health, and the food industry across the GCC

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Oct 2025

The Diet Circus: Why I Am Done With Protein Powder In My Oats

Because nutrition should be science, not Insta theatre

by Sofia Brontvein

16 Sept 2025

Travel

Mental Health

Is Sleep Tourism a Real Thing?

Remember days when you were sleeping in a cheap motel just to travel? They are so over now

by Dara Morgan

19 Aug 2025

Beauty

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

Dubai

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

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