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Attractions

The Character And Beauty Of Indonesian Mosques, Captured By Mohammed Alim

From the mosques everyone knows to those almost impossible to find in tourist guides

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Sept 2025

Story Of Stone And Spirit: Historic Mosques In Cairo To Visit

Short lead: Minarets, marvels and majesty: Step into Cairo's 1000-year-old Islamic heritage. Explore Cairo's five breathtaking mosques

by Iffat Nawaz

5 Sept 2025

Art

People

Middle Eastern Artists And the Language Of Mirrors

Which artists work with mirrors in their sculptures, and what are they saying with them?

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Sept 2025

Events

Emirati Women's Day: History, Significance, And Themes

The 10th edition is celebrated under the theme "Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years"

by Sophie She

28 Aug 2025

Entertainment

Where To Learn Traditional Crafts In the UAE

Unlock Emirati heritage through hands-on workshops. Learn traditional crafts like weaving, pottery, and calligraphy across the UAE

by Iffat Nawaz

22 Aug 2025

Watch the Icon: Patek Philippe Calatrava — the Art Of Enough

It doesn't shimmer. It doesn't shout. And yet, it might be the most perfect watch ever made

by Dara Morgan

18 Aug 2025

Watch the Icon: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso — The Watch With Two Faces

Built for polo mallets. Adopted by aesthetes. Capable of hiding its face at will

by Dara Morgan

11 Aug 2025

Watch the Icon: The Quiet Power of the Cartier Tank

Episode 8 is live — and we are once again talking horological legend

by Dara Morgan

4 Aug 2025

Watch the Icon: How TAG Heuer Ditched the Circle

It was bold. It was square. It put the crown on the wrong side. Naturally, it became a legend

by Dara Morgan

28 Jul 2025

Watch the Icon: The Quiet Watch That Redefined Luxury

It started as a sketch on a napkin. Now it is the most wanted wrist in the room

by Dara Morgan

21 Jul 2025

Watch the Icon: How Rolex’s Slowest Seller Became the World’s Coolest Watch

What do Paul Newman, pit crews, and platinum bezels have in common? This

by Dara Morgan

14 Jul 2025

Watch the Icon: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Cartier Santos-Dumont

With the new podcast by The Sandy Times, you are about to become dangerously well-informed

by Dara Morgan

16 Jun 2025

Eid

Eid Al-Adha vs Eid Al-Fitr: What Is the Difference?

Two Eids, two stories! What separates Eid al-Fitr from Eid al-Adha?

by Iffat Nawaz

30 May 2025

Art

Meet Tamara Khodr: Painting Deep Roots And Open Skies At Mira Coral Bay

Cubism, resilience, colours, and more

by Sophie She

22 May 2025

Eid

Entertainment

What To Do At Home This Eid Holiday

You didn’t ask for ideas — but we brought them anyway

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Mar 2025

People

'She Didn’t Have Time To Be Scared.' What Does It Mean To Be a Mom?

Stories of two Arab moms who raised big families against all odds

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Mar 2025

Jewelry

Mother’s Day In the Arab World: How Fashion Brands Are Marking the Occasion

A lot of diamonds are guaranteed — because moms deserve nothing less

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Mar 2025

Lifestyle

Rolling the Dice On Crypto: Binance Backgammon Bridges Generations

This spring, Binance is bringing crypto to the backgammon table — because financial revolutions should be fun

by Sandy Staff

18 Mar 2025

Saudi Arabia