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From Patience to Brush Control: What Paint by Numbers Really Teaches You

Paint by numbers may seem like a simple pastime, but it teaches beginners the fundamentals of painting, from brush control and colour recognition to layering, shading and patience

by Julia Havens

Fashion Meets Fiesta at Eva Beach x GUESS Takeover

Eva Beach x GUESS brings Friday-night brunch energy to Palm West Beach, with free-flowing drinks, live music and a lively crowd that’s more about dancing than dozing by the sea

by Anthea Ayache

Remembering Dame Jane Goodall: The Trailblazing Conservationist Who Gave the World Hope

Dame Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist and tireless environmental activist, has passed away at the age of 91

by Nick Ames

Healthy Home Guide: Simple Steps for a Fresh Start in Your New Space

From deep cleaning with eco-friendly products to testing indoor air quality and choosing low-VOC paints, these small steps can help you create a healthy home

by andy hearson

Transforming Underused Spaces: Creative Ways to Expand Your Home

Instead of splashing out on a brand-new shed or costly extension, why not reduce your carbon footprint by reimagining the underused spaces you already have, from attics and basements to patios and even under the stairs.

by andy hearson

7 Beauty Essentials You’ll Want to Pack For Your Next Beach Vacay

From natural lip balms to vitamin infused bronzing drops, ensure you’re sun-kissed, protected, and effortlessly radiant under the summer sky on your next beach vacay

by Nicky Cossins

Food as a Weapon: Writer E. Mark Windle on Gaza’s Fight for Survival

“E Mark Windle, author of The Hundred Year Hunger, warns that famine and the weaponisation of food and water are pushing Gaza’s civilians, especially women and children, towards catastrophe.”

by Nick Ames

The Pomodoro Effect: Why 25 Minutes (and a Break) Can Change How You Work

Our brains aren’t wired for endless concentration, and the Pomodoro Technique allows us to break tasks into focused sprints, taps into our natural rhythms, and gives the mind and body room to recover

by Claire Wills

How To Clean Your Air With These 8 Amazing House Plants

Our guide to the best pot house plants to keep indoors to help combat air pollution

by Ellen Tout

The Big Taste 2025: Sustainable Vineyards Pour at Dubai’s Biggest Wine Festival

Dubai’s biggest wine festival, The Big Taste, is back at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira on 24–25 September, 2025, with over 100 producers from more than 20 countries. Beyond showcasing iconic vintages and rare finds, this year’s edition highlights how vineyards are adapting to climate change

by Anthea Ayache