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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
Style

Why Is Every Great Sneaker Now a Mule?

Snules? Mulekers? Whatever you call them, sneaker mules are going hard this summer
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
Style

Sandals Are Getting Weird Again, Lean In

Gear up, toes are in and dogs are out for summer
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
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
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
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
Grooming

5 Tanning Oils for a Better Kind of Bronze

Finally, a slick guide to getting golden without frying yourself like a beachside calamari
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Food & Drink

These Are Dubai’s Best Dining Deals Right Now

The recession indicator? Everyone suddenly knows where to get a good business lunch
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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