Life
From food to travel, this is how to live your best life ethically and sustainably
Brunch in Bloom: The Beachside Brunch Putting Local First
The family-friendly Brunch in Bloom promises to be as good for the planet as it is for the palette with its farm-to-table focus
Frankincense, Flavour and Fun: Al Baleed’s Culinary Festival Is Back
This November, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is throwing a month-long culinary bash that brings together Michelin-starred chefs, local legends, and the unmistakable aromas of Oman’s southern coast
Flower Power: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Sending Bouquets
From choosing the right blooms for the occasion to thoughtful presentation, avoiding a few common mistakes makes all the difference when sending flowers
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
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
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.”
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
Prost! The Most Sustainable Spots to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the UAE
Bavaria meets the desert as Oktoberfest 2025 rolls into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, complete with steins, oompah bands, and plenty of plant-friendly bites
These Streets Were Made for Walking (and Building Resilient Communities)
Streets aren’t just infrastructure, they show who is supported, who is left behind, and how resilience is built block by block
Why Keepsakes Still Matter in a Digital World
From upcycling old fabrics into something new, to choosing handmade gifts or capturing memories in a printed photo book, keepsakes create objects that carry stories and memories
