Health
Pre-Summer Check-Ups In Dubai — Get Ready For the Heat
A bit of effort before the heat kicks in can go a long way. Here is your pre-summer checklist
by Barbara Yakimchuk
7 May 2025
Stay Cool In the Gulf: Best Gadgets To Beat the Summer Heat
The Gulf summer's brutal heat and humidity demand smart solutions. Discover the best gadgets and technologies
by Iffat Nawaz
5 May 2025
Questions About WHOOP You Wanted To Ask?
With insights from WHOOP’s GCC Director, answering the most common questions about the famous wristband
by Barbara Yakimchuk
25 Apr 2025
Personal Experience: Going Vegan For a Month
Pros and cons of a plant-based diet
by Dara Morgan
9 Apr 2025
Eid Is Over, Now What? Tips To Restore After Ramadan
As routines begin to shift once again, it is time to gently guide the body and mind back into balance
by Dara Morgan
7 Apr 2025
Unlocking Better Sleep: Your Guide To Natural Insomnia Remedies
Understanding insomnia and ways to overcome it
by Sana Bun
31 Mar 2025
Personal Experience: Getting Into Yoga As a Non-Spiritual Person
The story of swapping skepticism for serenity with no spiritual awakening in sight
by Sana Bun
12 Mar 2025
Guide To Power Naps: How To Recharge During Ramadan
Master the art of staying refreshed and functional
by Sana Bun
6 Mar 2025
Surviving Jet Lag: Practical Remedies That Actually Work
Jet lag can ruin even the best-planned trip, but there are ways to bounce back quickly
by Sana Bun
3 Mar 2025
Ice Plunging — a Trend To Stay Or Just Short-Term Hype?
Exploring the benefits of ice bathing, why it is popular in Dubai, and who is embracing this wellness trend
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Feb 2025
'Am I Still… Me?' — Artist Hana El-Sagini On Facing Breast Cancer
How she found out, the stages she went through, and what the hardest part of it all truly was
by Alexandra Mansilla
27 Feb 2025
Your Essential Guide To Health Insurance In The UAE
The ultimate guide to health insurance the UAE, covering the most common questions in
by Barbara Yakimchuk
22 Feb 2025
Perfect Weekend Getaway: Best Cycling Camps Of 2025
Exploring the best cycling camps worldwide — from classic Spain and France to unexpected Turkey and Colombia
by Barbara Yakimchuk
13 Feb 2025
Everyone Is Talking About Cortisol Face. But Is It a Real Thing?
Breaking down the viral social media trend
by Sana Bun
14 Jan 2025
Personal Experience: Going Dairy-Free
The column on ups and downs of sticking to dairy-free life for two years
by Sana Bun
13 Jan 2025
Gift Guide 2025: All I Want For Christmas Is To Relax
Ideas for wellness lovers in Dubai
by Sophie She
24 Dec 2024
(De)hydration Guide: What You Need To Know
Exploring what dehydration is, why it happens, and what tools local businesses provide to help prevent it
by Barbara Yakimchuk
18 Nov 2024
Why Is Dubai a Hub For Sport And Health?
The Sandy Times team shares their sporting experiences in the city
by Barbara Yakimchuk
28 Oct 2024
Search For the Pink Caravan: Cyclists Supporting Cancer Awareness Month
The good deeds of Los Habibies Dubai Cycling Community that one can catch around the UAE
by Sophie She
7 Oct 2024
SPF Contouring, Rubber Bands Lifting And Other Dangerous Beauty Trends You Shouldn’t Follow
The dark side of viral beauty practices
by Sana Bun
3 Oct 2024
Explain, Please: What Is the Difference Between Plant-Based And Dairy Milk?
Almond, nut, soy, rice, coconut, oatmeal, goat, cow, and so on and so forth — but which one to choose?
by Sophie She
13 Sept 2024
Surviving Your 30s: Easy Wellness Practices To Help You Not To Fall Apart
Join a hassle-free, happy back club
by Sana Bun
12 Sept 2024
What Is Somatic Movement And Why Is It Important?
Specific movements called "somatics" work to reconnect the brain to the body
by Rebecca Anne Proctor
16 Aug 2024
The World’s First Integrated Clinical Wellness Resort In the UAE. What Is It?
This December we are about to welcome a new era of holistic health management
by Sophie She
12 Aug 2024
Your Lazy Workout: How To Stay Active Hating Sport
Some short home-friendly workouts with minimal efforts needed
by Sophie She
2 Aug 2024
Fight the Puff: Well-Tried Remedies To Handle Swelling
Discover tips and tricks to deal with morning puffiness
by Sana Bun
28 Jul 2024
Run From Dubai To Saudi Despite Surgeries: The Story Of Yousef, Onepunchtryhard
How a 22-year-old achieved one of his childhood dreams against all odds
by Sahira Dharamshi
24 Jul 2024
To Be a Ballerina: Journalist Rebecca Anne Proctor On Lessons From Years Of Ballet
Explore the ballerina's world: tough and competitive, yet full of love an joy
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Jul 2024
How To Prevent Shoe Rubbing: Your Ultimate Guide
Your feet will thank you. Save these tips to keep them happy
by Alexandra Mansilla
12 Jul 2024
Common Mistakes We Make Washing Our Hair
Yes, it turns out — washing your hair requires some know-how...
by Alexandra Mansilla
5 Jul 2024
Where To Go For a Spa: Experience the Best In City Relaxation
Escape the heat and opt for a treatment recommended by the experts
by Hayley Alexander
1 Jul 2024
Breathe Easy: Why You Should Clean Your Air Conditioner Regularly
The air conditioner that keeps you cool needs a little care too
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Jun 2024
The Cooling Breeze Of the Air Conditioner: How To Protect Yourself From It?
AC can be your greatest friend or your worst enemy
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 Jun 2024
Stay Sun-Safe: How To Prevent Sunstroke (or Heatstroke?)
Simple rules to protect yourself from the beautiful but dangerous sun
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 Jun 2024
My Vipassana Experience In Ras Al-Khaimah: Diary, Part 2
What lessons did the author learn after spending 10 days in total silence and isolation?
by Alena Anishchenkova
17 Jun 2024
My Vipassana Experience In Ras Al-Khaimah: Diary, Part 1
10 days of total silence — what is it like? Spoiler: very hard
by Alena Anishchenkova
13 Jun 2024
Stay Fresh: A Guide To Deodorants For Every Need
Eco-friendly solutions to effectively prevent or conceal odours
by Hayley Alexander
5 Jun 2024