The Sandy Times

How To Get Back To Sport? Preparing For Dubai Fitness Challenge

After couch-potatoing all summer it is time to get back in the game, but how?

by Sophie She

19 Sept 2025

Skydiving In Dubai: Everything You Need To Know Before Your First Jump

Where to jump, when to go, and how much costs — your Dubai skydiving questions answered

by Barbara Yakimchuk

17 Sept 2025

Health

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

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

Mental Health

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

Mental Health

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

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

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

Mental Health

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