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John Dory Seafood Market .ae just opened at The Market Island, Dubai Festival City Mall — and it’s not your typical seaf...
23/07/2025

John Dory Seafood Market .ae just opened at The Market Island, Dubai Festival City Mall — and it’s not your typical seafood experience.

More than a restaurant, it’s a full head-to-tail ecosystem: sustainable, theatrical, and surprisingly emotional. Founded by two Eastern European friends in a garage — now serving Greek sea bass and tuna from Seychelles — it’s Dubai’s most stylish answer to seafood with a soul.

Think dry-aged tuna, flame-grilled Galician octopus, and French oysters chosen via blind tastings. Kombucha on tap. Smoked trout so chic you’ll want it on display.

Read more on sandytimes.ae

In July, the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh hosted a storytelling exhibition.“Lingering in the Light” by Di...
23/07/2025

In July, the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh hosted a storytelling exhibition.

“Lingering in the Light” by Diana Smykova and Maria Motyleva traced women’s stories across Saudi Arabia — told not through words, but through fabric, gestures, shadows, and care.

We spoke to the artists about memory, craft, and the lives behind the work. Read the full interview on sandytimes.ae

We’ve got a new look — and it’s bold, bright, and full of personality. Just like the artist behind it.The new logo of Th...
22/07/2025

We’ve got a new look — and it’s bold, bright, and full of personality. Just like the artist behind it.

The new logo of The Sandy Times was created by Ibrahim Zaki .ibrahimzaki — a graphic designer and calligrapher with roots in Saudi Arabia and Palestine, now based in Dubai. His work bursts with humour, energy, and rhythm — a visual reflection of who he is. He once helped his dad paint signs. Today, he’s designing for brands like Ray-Ban, BRED Abu Dhabi — and us.

Meet the man behind the letters.
Read his story on sandytimes.ae

When does an AI filter stop being fun and start becoming a problem?It was all cartoon dogs and Renaissance selfies — unt...
22/07/2025

When does an AI filter stop being fun and start becoming a problem?

It was all cartoon dogs and Renaissance selfies — until Billie Eilish “appeared” at the Met Gala in a dress she never wore, at an event she never attended. What starts as playful fantasy can quickly turn into reputational chaos — especially when millions are watching.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on.

Monday’s throne, found.Might stay here until Thursday, or until the sun sets.By
21/07/2025

Monday’s throne, found.
Might stay here until Thursday, or until the sun sets.

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Meet Zainab Alsabba — a Bahraini artist, designer, and architect whose work speaks in quiet, powerful ways.We first saw...
20/07/2025

Meet Zainab Alsabba — a Bahraini artist, designer, and architect whose work speaks in quiet, powerful ways.

We first saw her work Lines at the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennale: fading words that captured silence, loss, and the weight of what’s unsaid. From thread to hangers to canvas — even stitching herself into her work — her art is deeply personal, emotional, and raw.

We asked her to share the story behind it. Read the full interview on sandytimes.ae

They move fast, dress loose — and somehow always look right. The Sandy Times asked skaters what they wear — and why it w...
19/07/2025

They move fast, dress loose — and somehow always look right. The Sandy Times asked skaters what they wear — and why it works without trying.

Friday mood: random visual edition. Swipe to exit the week
18/07/2025

Friday mood: random visual edition. Swipe to exit the week

He never planned to become a chef — but today, Chef Biman Rai leads the kitchen at Dragonfly .dxb, a Michelin-recommend...
17/07/2025

He never planned to become a chef — but today, Chef Biman Rai leads the kitchen at Dragonfly .dxb, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Dubai.

The restaurant reflects his quiet focus and thoughtful approach — from black cod cured over 72 hours to light, citrusy tempura made in minutes. He cooks with care, listens to feedback, and believes good food begins with good communication — both in the kitchen and beyond.

We spoke to him about flavour, leadership, and the craft behind every dish.

Check out our interview on sandytimes.ae

17/07/2025

Oman feels like a deep breath. A soft retreat into nature — with camels by your side.

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Abdullah Alshehri photographed legends — but his true masterpiece might be the archive he’s building.
From capturing Ma...
16/07/2025

Abdullah Alshehri photographed legends — but his true masterpiece might be the archive he’s building.

From capturing Maradona in a quiet, human moment to documenting the faces shaping Saudi culture, he’s been behind the lens for more than 15 years — guided by instinct, emotion, and a signature black-and-white aesthetic.

Full story on sandytimes.ae

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