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Jan 17, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Dara Morgan |Barbara Yakimchuk |Iffat Nawaz
by Dara MorganThe UAE event management market is booming and is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. Dubai, a global hub for luxury and extravagance, plays a pivotal role in this growth. Renowned for its lavish events that attract VIPs and high-profile clientele worldwide, Dubai leverages its event industry to boost tourism and maintain a steady flow of foreign investment. Do you want exciting things to do in Dubai this weekend?
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Barbara Yakimchuk |Iffat Nawaz |Dara Morgan
If you have ever been to a Sunrise beach in the UAE (and I bet you have), you have likely spotted groups of people rushing toward the waves with their boards.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Barbara Yakimchuk |Iffat Nawaz |Dara Morgan
Remote work culture has grown significantly over the past few years, and we all know the turning point was the 2020 Covid pandemic. It taught us what it is like to have five back-to-back Zoom meetings and how to drown out the sound of messenger notifications from 10-minute Google Meet reminders. Jokes aside, many people who tried remote work during the pandemic realised that the traditional 9-to-6 office life is no longer for them.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Barbara Yakimchuk |Iffat Nawaz |Dara Morgan
by Sophie SheLet us say it is a Friday night. Let us say you are in the mood to go out. But not just go out and get hammered, go out culturally. Go out to the space with good music, perfect audience, delicious cocktails and actually good vibes, where you can easily speak with bartenders and other guests. Well, we know just the place.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Sana Bun |Barbara Yakimchuk
by Sana BunPhoto: Faruk Tokluoğlu“You’re not ugly, you just have cortisol face” — this viral social media trend always comes with dramatic before-and-after shots of the same person looking almost unrecognisable. One photo shows a round, full face, while the other flaunts sharp contours, prominent cheekbones, and a chiselled jawline.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Iffat Nawaz |Barbara Yakimchuk |Sana Bun
Photo: Roxanne DesgagnésAs the winter chill sets in, a warm and ancient land beckons. Egypt, the cradle of civilization, is buzzing with excitement as record numbers of tourists flock to its sun-kissed shores. In fact, a staggering 27% surge in visitor numbers was reported in the first four months of 2024 alone. What is drawing travellers to this mystical land?
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Sana Bun |Barbara Yakimchuk
Photo: Cottonbro StudioThe start of a new year is always bursting with resolutions. It just feels like the perfect time to hit the reset button: become a shinier, better version of yourself, get stuck into more exercise, embrace healthier eating, try out new hobbies, ditch bad habits, and maybe even adopt a few good ones. Two years ago, I found myself reluctantly embarking on what I assumed would be a temporary dairy-free diet.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Iffat Nawaz |Barbara Yakimchuk |Sana Bun
The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade connecting Europe and Asia, is renowned for its vibrant underwater world. This special body of water, known for its high salinity and occasional reddish hues caused by blooming algae, offers a breathtaking spectacle for divers of all levels. From the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck to vibrant coral reefs teeming with life, the Red Sea boasts some of the topmost sought-after dive sites globally.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Barbara Yakimchuk |Iffat Nawaz |Sana Bun
Considering the 8-hour flight from Dubai, Cape Town is probably not a destination for a quick weekend trip, suiting longer stays better. Thankfully, 2025 brings good news: Dubai will enjoy at least 12 public holidays throughout the year. So, if you are already planning how to spend them, Cape Town is an excellent choice and will not take long to steal your heart.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
sandytimes.ae | Sana Bun |Barbara Yakimchuk
Who said jewellery has to be all about precious metals and gemstones? Sure, we all love the glitter of diamonds, but let me tell you — there is a whole world of contemporary ornaments out there, crafted from materials far beyond the usual suspects. Think semiprecious stones, ceramics, and even glass. Yes, glass! Once confined to the realm of vases and chandeliers, it is now taking over the jewellery scene, proving it can be just as captivating as any gem. Curious?
