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Issam Alnajjar Is Learning What His Songs Already Know
Five years after becoming GQ Middle East’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, the singer behind “Hadal Ahbek” returns with Night in Cairo – an album shaped by sudden fame, old friends in Amman and two months in Cairo
By Yasmina Bitar
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The Best MENA Art Exhibitions to Visit This August 2026
As summer reaches its peak across the MENA region, galleries are responding with exhibitions that feel particularly attuned to the season
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Culture
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Style
The Vans Crosspath With Gore-Tex Are the Perfect Sneakers for Hitting the Festival Scene
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Style
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Style
The Best Slogan Tees Make No Sense
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Grooming
How Eating Sardines – Yes, Sardines – Became the Latest Skincare Hack
Move over beef tallow, there’s a new skincare salve taking over TikTok. Experts explain what sardines can—and can’t—do for your skin
By Michele Ross

Grooming
How Often Should You Get a Haircut?
Experts share the best maintenance schedule for every type of haircut
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Grooming
Dior Grew Its Own Rose Just to Make You Wash Your Face Properly
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Grooming
5 Dubai Spas Worth Planning a Staycation Around
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Culture
The TV Series You Should Be Watching This August
Killers, hitmen, feral cats, and one very moustachioed football coach
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Culture
Issam Alnajjar Is Learning What His Songs Already Know
Five years after becoming GQ Middle East’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, the singer behind “Hadal Ahbek” returns with Night in Cairo – an album shaped by sudden fame, old friends in Amman and two months in Cairo
By Yasmina Bitar

Culture
The Birkenstock x Adererror Collab Might Be the Best Yet
Four colourways, two new shapes and one particularly irresistible shade of blue
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Culture
The Best MENA Art Exhibitions to Visit This August 2026
As summer reaches its peak across the MENA region, galleries are responding with exhibitions that feel particularly attuned to the season
By Amelia Dhuga

Culture
The Best Korean Movies, Definitively Ranked
From The Wailing to Parasite, these are the best films to take you on your cinematic voyage to South Korea
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Culture
10 Best Amr Diab Songs, Ranked
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Fitness
How to Lower Your Cortisol, According to Some Very Chill Experts
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By Ollie Cox and Dean Stattmann

Fitness
How Many Steps Do You Need To Take Each Day To Lose 1 KG of Fat?
Walking is good exercise for your body and mind, but how much should you walk to start losing fat?
By Paloma González

Fitness
Egypt’s Fencers Won a World Championship With a Single Touch
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Fitness
When Does a Calorie Deficit Become Disordered Eating for Men?
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Food & Drink
Mohanad AlHattab Gets Serious About Sparkling Water
Thirteen years of making the internet laugh didn't prepare Mohanad for meetings about carbonation levels. With Jux, he and two friends are building the drink the UAE didn't have
By Megan Tomos

Food & Drink
Dairy Can Mess up Your Skin. But Is Oat Milk Any Better?
Common thought says non-dairy alternatives can be healthier. That might not be the case for those who want to handsome up
By Adam Cheung, Mahalia Chang, and Dean Stattmann

Food & Drink
Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup Final in the UAE
A practical field guide for the footy devotees
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Food & Drink
The Best Matcha Spots in Dubai, Ranked
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Food & Drink
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Come for the food, stay for the DJs, live performers, sparklers, and dancefloor
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Food & Drink
Le Trottoir de Paloma Is the Bistrot You Wish You Found Sooner
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By Thanaaz Hisham

Watches
The Best 36MM Watches for Men to Build a Killer Collection Around
It's the watch size trend of 2026, so dive in
By Vivian Morelli

Watches
Four High-End Watches Serious Collectors Are Snapping Up for Summer
Including an insane $1M Richard Mille that looks like a bicycle
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Watches
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Watches
The Best Watches for Men Under 5000AED
From timeless classics to military aesthetic gems, these are the watches worth adding to your collection
By Donia Ismail