I had a chat with A.L.L.A.D., local DJ and poet in the UAE, to hear about his passion for music, rhythm and prose… Paul D: How did you get into
Talking Books: The Lover’s Dictionary
There’s nothing quite like The Lover’s Dictionary. Beautifully crafted by David Levithan, it is a novel of love but it reads like poetry in its witty wordplay and eloquently written
COLOUR ME ABU DHABI: AMIRA RAHIM
Making a splash in the local art scene is American Amira Rahim, 25, a contemporary abstract artist who just moved here from New Jersey, and who has boldly proclaimed Abu
Goodbye Friend: Eulogy to Fido
“Look beyond the present sadness” Where do I begin to tell the sweet love story of Fido? He was a ‘best friend’ to each member of the family. He left
The Golden Smile
And so, there he was, perspiration caressing his back and a migraine slowly developing into a red giant in the interior of his skull. There was still no sign of
Dhabi Dames: Eulogy to Fido
By Marien Oomen Where do I begin to tell the sweet love story of Fido? He was a ‘best friend’ to each member of the family. He left a paw
Tempo High Five: Sarah Alshehhi
Tempo High Five features local musicians around the Gulf. Check out who’s under our spotlight for this month. Name: Sarah Alshehhi Age: 15 Social Media: @sachikosawah (Twitter, Instagram, Ask.FM) Nationality:
Saber & The Oasis
By Mariam Mohammed Shaikhan Al Manthari One bright morning by a beautiful shore, an old woman screamed, “My chickens have been stolen.” She put on her abaya and walked past
Librarian’s Lounge: Books on Raw Food
In this issue we focus about books that promote the super healthy raw-food diet. A change of diet usually tops the list of New Year’s resolutions, and nothing is