The Sandy Times

Kyle Hall: “For Me, Electronic Music Is a Creative Outlet”

A guy who started making music at 11 and grew into one of today’s most distinctive voices in electronic music

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Jan 2026

Communicating Visually And Honestly: An Interview with Abdulaziz Alsorayai

Photographer, videographer, creative director — Abdulaziz on how content should look today

by Barbara Yakimchuk

16 Jan 2026

Raised By the Streets: How the Band “Snails Line” Was Born

Meet the new Dubai-based band "Snails Line" — smooth and explosive, raw and carefully crafted

by Alexandra Mansilla

15 Jan 2026

Food

Talking Saudi Food With Local Food Blogger Abdullah

Inside the life of a food blogger, with insider tips on Saudi dishes

by Barbara Yakimchuk

15 Jan 2026

Rashed Al Subaie: “My Photos Would Never Feel This Rich If It Weren’t For Saudi Arabia”

Rashed on honesty in photography — and creating art with nothing but an iPhone

by Barbara Yakimchuk

13 Jan 2026

Four Voices In Contemporary Turkish Photography

Their perspectives differ, but they are all connected by love for the place they come from

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Jan 2026

Sarine Semerjian: “The Colours Are Bright, But the Message Is Dark”

A performance that gives goosebumps, and artworks that slowly open up — see how a self-taught artist is taking over the art world

by Alexandra Mansilla

30 Dec 2025

Why Walls Matter In the Work Of Arab Artists

See how artists treat walls as living surfaces rather than fixed structures

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Dec 2025

“In Coffee, One Person’s Growth Pushes Everyone Forward” — Mariam Erin

Mariam Erin on her route in the UAE coffee industry

by Barbara Yakimchuk

24 Dec 2025

Pietro Terzini On Art For Global Generation

Fun talk with fun artist about his fun pop art for the interned generation

by Sophie She

21 Dec 2025

Mohammed Habib, Photographer: "Horses Are a Mirror of Human Emotion"

A behind-the-scenes look at how the iconic photos of horses in turquoise water were created

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Dec 2025

“What Is Driving Vinyl Today Is Meaning” — An Interview With Salah, Founder Of TECHFUI

TECHFUI founder on the story behind the label and his view of the regional music scene

by Barbara Yakimchuk

17 Dec 2025

The Lexicon Of Girlhood: What Is the 'Girl Parts' Exhibition About?

Through her work, the artist explores how women come to inhabit their bodies

by Alexandra Mansilla

16 Dec 2025

Dubai

Meet Lawrence Harradine, the Person Deciding Which Global Stars Perform In Dubai

Early bookings, wild riders and the art of programming Dubai’s diverse audiences

by Barbara Yakimchuk

16 Dec 2025

Yal Solan: “Ya Enay Kafak Alam Was Born During the War In Beirut”

A Lebanese independent artist on finding a voice — in music, in language, and in times of uncertainty

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Dec 2025

Middle Eastern Artists Exploring What It Means To Be a Woman

Different artists, different materials, different approaches — one shared theme

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Dec 2025

Time Chamber By Conrad Shawcross Arrived In Dubai

The Fireze legend spotted during Dubai Watch Week

by Sophie She

12 Dec 2025

Belal Khaled: “Whatever Happens To Us We Will Not Break”

What the war photographer chooses not to show, and how documenting conflict has changed him

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Dec 2025

Sport

PepsiCo Takes F1 Fan Engagement To a New Level. Interview With Mohamed Shelbaya

How can three PepsiCo brands create moments fans will remember forever?

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Dec 2025

Fashion