The Sandy Times

The UAE Internet Is Slowed Down. What To Do While You Are Offline?

A ship’s anchor met a few very important cables in the Red Sea, and now half the region is stuck in digital quicksand

by Dara Morgan

11 Sept 2025

Shopping

Making a Home Out Of a Rental In Dubai

For every tenant trying to make it work — I have been there, and here is what helped

by Sophie She

11 Sept 2025

Music

How To Choose Your First Record Player?

Choosing your first record player (and everything else you will need) with Kito Jempere

by Barbara Yakimchuk

10 Sept 2025

The Toxic Positivity Of Wellness Culture

Because no amount of lemon water will fix capitalism

by Sofia Brontvein

10 Sept 2025

People

Gossiping Is Actually Good For Your Mental Health. Or Not?

Is your habit to spill the tea a sign of bad manners or a useful social tool? Let's find out

by Dara Morgan

7 Sept 2025

Inside UAE Schools: What Parents Need To Know

We spoke with parents whose children study in Dubai to ask the questions everyone wants answered

by Barbara Yakimchuk

4 Sept 2025

Dubai Districts. Where To Live. Al Khawaneej

Exploring the areas of Dubai through the eyes of the insiders

by Barbara Yakimchuk

3 Sept 2025

When Being Healthy Costs You Your Social Life

Because nobody tells you that trading drinks for tempo runs can feel... kind of lonely

by Sofia Brontvein

24 Aug 2025

Dubai Districts. Where To Live. Dubai Hills

Exploring the areas of Dubai through the eyes of the insiders

by Barbara Yakimchuk

22 Aug 2025

Animals

Owning a Falcon In the UAE: What Is It Really Like?

Who buys falcons in the UAE — and why? Cultural and economic reasons

by Barbara Yakimchuk

21 Aug 2025

Sport

Why Cycling Ruins Your Dating Life

Because nothing kills romance like a 4:45 am alarm and a pile of sweaty bib shorts

by Sofia Brontvein

21 Aug 2025

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 19–25

From big promotions to coffee parties — everything happening this week!

by Barbara Yakimchuk

18 Aug 2025

Sport

Why Running Is So Damn Hard

Turns out, a lifetime of sports doesn't prepare you for the humbling hell that is a 7-minute kilometre

by Sofia Brontvein

16 Aug 2025

Inside the Workspaces Of Creative People

We don’t know what your workspace looks like — but here is how our creative friends set theirs up

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Aug 2025

Why Nature Heals And Cities Drain Us

Because I spent a month in forests and oceans and came back wondering what we are even doing here

by Sofia Brontvein

13 Aug 2025

Dubai Districts: Where To Live. Jumeirah

Exploring the areas of Dubai through the eyes of insiders

by Barbara Yakimchuk

7 Aug 2025

Lebanon

“Guests From Over 30 Countries Came To Celebrate Our Love In Lebanon” — A Personal Story By Noor Taan

A Lebanese wedding: the preparation, the dress, and the magic that brought It all together

by Barbara Yakimchuk

31 Jul 2025

Travel

Ultimate Guide To Mauritius: The Best Place To Explore the Slow Living Concept

When the world won’t stop spinning, Mauritius gently suggests you step off — and teaches you how to stay off, beautifully

by Sofia Brontvein

30 Jul 2025