Heritage
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Heritage
Events
Why the UAE National Day Happens In Winter. And Why Sweet Gifts Win Every Time
A quick dive into the story behind the day — plus a few treats to gift
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Nov 2025
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Dubai
Heritage
How UAE National Day Is Celebrated Across Emirates: Modern vs Traditional
A remarkable combination of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology awaits in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates
by Iffat Nawaz
11 Nov 2025
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Events
Heritage
UAE National Day Long Weekend Getaways: Staycation & Road Trip Ideas
The UAE National Day holiday is coming, so make the most of it
by Sana Bun
10 Nov 2025
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Architecture
Photography
5 Arab Photographers Behind the Lens Of Mosques
From Egypt to Iraq, exploring the beauty of mosques
by Barbara Yakimchuk
5 Nov 2025
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Museums
Art
An Opening Not To Miss: Lawh Wa Qalam, M. F. Husain Museum
A whole museum dedicated to Maqbool Fida Husain, the ‘Picasso of India’, is on its way
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Oct 2025
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Heritage
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
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Heritage
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
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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
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Events
Heritage
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
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Entertainment
Heritage
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
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Watches
STR
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
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Watches
STR
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
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STR
Watches
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
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Watches
Heritage
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
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Watches
Heritage
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
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Watches
STR
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
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Watches
Heritage
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
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Eid
Heritage
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
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Art
Heritage
Meet Tamara Khodr: Painting Deep Roots And Open Skies At Mira Coral Bay
Cubism, resilience, colours, and more
by Sophie She
22 May 2025
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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