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How Danyl Found His Sweet Spot
The French Algerian artist on finding a balance between Rai and contemporary sound, building his career, and how Rosalia inspired his approach to reinvention
By Danny Hajjar
Watches
The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collab Has Landed, and Nothing Will Be the Same Again
By Mike Christensen
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Why Is Every Great Sneaker Now a Mule?
By Adam Cheung
Is the Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask Worth It?
By Amina Kaabi
Nike's Moon Shoe Might Just Outrun the Adidas Samba
By Keanoush Zargham
Mostafa El Kashef Looks at Cinema as an Heirloom
By Donia Ismail
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How to Buy the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop in the Middle East
Queues have reportedly begun, the horology hype is already off the charts
By Megan Tomos
Watches
Could Abu Dhabi Become the New Watch Capital?
The Escapement brings a collector-led platform featuring Greubel Forsey, Rexhep Rexhepi, Louis Vuitton and the voices shaping modern horology
By Thanaaz Hisham
Culture
The Best TV Series to Stream Right Now
Lock in for a Heated Rivalry dupe, a Spiderman-adjacent Nicholas Cage and all kinds of TV goodness
By Megan Tomos
Style
Why Is Every Great Sneaker Now a Mule?
Snules? Mulekers? Whatever you call them, sneaker mules are going hard this summer
By Adam Cheung
Style
Nike's Moon Shoe Might Just Outrun the Adidas Samba
Born from a ruined waffle iron and a very real running problem, the Nike Moon Shoe became the strange little experiment that helped launch one of sportswear’s biggest ideas
By Keanoush Zargham
Style
Sandals Are Getting Weird Again, Lean In
Gear up, toes are in and dogs are out for summer
By Megan Tomos
Style
7 Things GQ Middle East's Fashion Editor Is Buying This Week
A weekly edit of grails for your wardrobe, your home and your coffee table
By Keanoush Zargham
Grooming
Is the Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask Worth It?
Now available in the UAE, we tested the LED light therapy mask for you. For science, and in pursuit of perfect skin
By Amina Kaabi
Grooming
Augustinus Bader Just Perfected Men’s Skincare Routines
Your favourite celebs make a case for adopting a Bader-led routine that removes the need to improvise
By Megan Tomos
Grooming
How to Master a Curly Hair Routine, According to a Pro
Celebrity hair stylist and groomer Kavya Rajpowell tells us what you actually needed to hear about maintaining curly locks
By Megan Tomos
Grooming
5 Tanning Oils for a Better Kind of Bronze
Finally, a slick guide to getting golden without frying yourself like a beachside calamari
By Megan Tomos
Culture
Mostafa El Kashef Looks at Cinema as an Heirloom
Ahead of his fourth nomination at the Cannes Film Festival, director of photography and producer Mostafa El Fashef talks about cinema, his creative process, and his latest film, Ben’Imana
By Donia Ismail
Culture
How Danyl Found His Sweet Spot
The French Algerian artist on finding a balance between Rai and contemporary sound, building his career, and how Rosalia inspired his approach to reinvention
By Danny Hajjar
Culture
The Best TV Series to Stream Right Now
Lock in for a Heated Rivalry dupe, a Spiderman-adjacent Nicholas Cage and all kinds of TV goodness
By Megan Tomos
Culture
Everything You Need To Know About Cannes Film Festival 2026
With the 79th edition fast approaching, the official selection of films has just been unveiled
By Thanaaz Hisham
Culture
The Best Exhibitors to Catch at Art Dubai 2026
From blue-chip heavyweights to galleries redefining the Global South art conversation, these are the exhibitions shaping Art Dubai week this May
By Megan Tomos
Culture
We Need to Talk About the Rizless, Tedious Men of The Devil Wears Prada 2
Romance blossoms in the fashion-world legacy sequel, but with paper-thin — and boring — male love interests, you're left wondering why any of them are even there
By Jack King
Fitness
Are GLP-1s Longevity Drugs?
Medications like Ozempic and Zepbound are reducing the risk of death for people with certain conditions. Can they do the same for everyone else?
By Cheyenne Buckingham
Fitness
What Is Creatine, Its Benefits and How Does It Work?
The bodybuilder’s favourite supplement has found an unlikely new fanbase in wellness influencers and Hollywood A-listers
By Megan Tomos
Fitness
How to Increase Your Overhead Press, According to a 4-Plate Presser
Sam Shethar, an expert strength coach and amateur strongman, explains how to improve your overhead press and put up some serious weight
By Ian Burke
Fitness
Adidas Just Dropped the Most Stacked FIFA World Cup Campaign
Timothy Chalamet, Bad Bunny, Messi, Yamal, Beckham and Del Piero all pile into the football multiverse
By Megan Tomos
Food & Drink
These Are Dubai’s Best Dining Deals Right Now
The recession indicator? Everyone suddenly knows where to get a good business lunch
By Megan Tomos
Food & Drink
Top MENA Chefs to Try Right Now (and Where to Eat Their Food)
From Dubai rooftops to Tunisian archives, a new generation of Arab chefs is reshaping what it means to cook identity
By Thanaaz Hisham
Food & Drink
Hayati Is Bringing Za’atar to Shelves Around the World
Yasmine Borno is on a mission to reshape how Palestinian food is seen, starting with za’atar
By Amelia Dhuga
Food & Drink
Multidisciplinary Artist and Chef Nahla Tabbaa on Food and Ecological Resistance
For her, feeding one another is a love language and a political act
By Rand Al-Hadethi
Food & Drink
The UAE’s Best Restaurants Are Independent, Homegrown and Chef-Led
These leading eateries in the Emirates are making a case for how the most interesting tables are driven by people
By Megan Tomos
Food & Drink
The UAE Cafes Worth Leaving Your House For
Across the country, the café has resumed its proper role as a centre of gravity for good vibes and good company
By Megan Tomos
Watches
Could Abu Dhabi Become the New Watch Capital?
The Escapement brings a collector-led platform featuring Greubel Forsey, Rexhep Rexhepi, Louis Vuitton and the voices shaping modern horology
By Thanaaz Hisham
Watches
How to Buy the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop in the Middle East
Queues have reportedly begun, the horology hype is already off the charts
By Megan Tomos
Watches
The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collab Has Landed, and Nothing Will Be the Same Again
The two horological powerhouses, both on missions to get younger people into watches, have teamed up on the Royal Pop – a game-changing collection of bioceramic pocket watches. For just 1,530 AED, these will change how we wear watches and become everyone’s favourite new accessory in the process
By Mike Christensen
Watches
Meet the Guys Who Sleep With Their Watches
Some call it psychopathic, but others swear by it. Here are a few good reasons you should snuggle up with your favourite timepiece tonight
By Cam Wolf