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What Ever Happened to Fayeq Abdul Jaleel?
Culture

What Ever Happened to Fayeq Abdul Jaleel?

Twenty years after his remains were finally found, GQ examines finally found, GQ examines the everlasting enigma – and impact the everlasting enigma – and impact – of the Kuwaiti warrior
By Yousef H Alshammari
Inside Analog Armenia’s Mission to Archive Armenian Sound
Culture

Inside Analog Armenia’s Mission to Archive Armenian Sound

By Lamia Baladi
Inside the Ayman Mohyeldin and Kenza Fourati Suite
Culture

Inside the Ayman Mohyeldin and Kenza Fourati Suite

By Andrew Nagy

Trending Right Now

Nike Is Resurrecting Its OG Sneaker
Style
Nike Is Resurrecting Its OG Sneaker
The sportwear giant is dropping a sleek recreation of its ’70s waffle-soled Moon Shoes – the original torpedo kicks – in retro spring colour
By Tres Dean
The UAE Cafes Worth Leaving Your House For
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
Need a Case For Adding Ballet Flats to Your Shoe Rotation?
Style
Need a Case For Adding Ballet Flats to Your Shoe Rotation?
Menswear’s pump fever is coming for summer shoe trends
By Megan Tomos

Men of the Year

  • Haifa Wehbe Was Here First
    Culture

    Haifa Wehbe Was Here First

    Mythologised, mocked, yet endlessly imitated – the Lebanese singer and pop culture icon has made a career out of living exactly as she pleases
  • Mo Amer Is Building Something Big
    Culture

    Mo Amer Is Building Something Big

    The Palestinian American added a third Netflix comedy special to a stellar second season of Mo in the last 12 months alone, and he’s not stopping any time soon
  • Al Shami Is on a Charm Offensive
    Culture

    Al Shami Is on a Charm Offensive

    The Syrian superstar has taken hearts – and plaudits – across the Arab-speaking world this year with his rapid single releases. Fact is, he’s only just getting started
  • The Wide-Ranging Joy of Lucien Laviscount
    Culture

    The Wide-Ranging Joy of Lucien Laviscount

    How Lucien Laviscount has built a world on passion, discipline, and a joy he insists on keeping
  • Amir El-Masry Was Born to Be Prince
    Culture

    Amir El-Masry Was Born to Be Prince

    From a breakout role in Egyptian comedy, to the Star Wars universe and MI5, Amir El-Masry is ready for a crack at the title
  • Kerem Bürsin Has Much to Explore
    Culture

    Kerem Bürsin Has Much to Explore

    The Turkish star built his career inside one of the world’s most intense TV ecosystems. Now, Kerem Bürsin is thinking beyond the leading-man fantasy
  • Mosab Abu Toha Wants To Speak for Himself
    Culture

    Mosab Abu Toha Wants To Speak for Himself

    After his portrayal of the war in Gaza for The New Yorker won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary, the Palestinian writer and poet is on a mission to make authentic voices heard
  • The Fast Times of Isack Hadjar
    Culture

    The Fast Times of Isack Hadjar

    The French Algerian racing driver is the first with Arab roots on the F1 circuit, and, after a stellar rookie year, things are speeding up nicely

Style

Inside the Badibanga Universe
Style

Inside the Badibanga Universe

Speaking with Oscar Badibanga, the man behind the Dubai-based brand quickly emerging as the one to watch – following the release of its third collection this year
By Rand Al-Hadethi
Nike Is Resurrecting Its OG Sneaker
Style

Nike Is Resurrecting Its OG Sneaker

The sportwear giant is dropping a sleek recreation of its ’70s waffle-soled Moon Shoes – the original torpedo kicks – in retro spring colour
By Tres Dean
Need a Case For Adding Ballet Flats to Your Shoe Rotation?
Style

Need a Case For Adding Ballet Flats to Your Shoe Rotation?

Menswear’s pump fever is coming for summer shoe trends
By Megan Tomos
Mum, the Adidas Samba Mule Is Scaring Me
Style

Mum, the Adidas Samba Mule Is Scaring Me

The vintage sneaker just got cut in half – and I have some thoughts
By Adam Cheung

Grooming

Why You Should Add Hypochlorous Acid to Your Skincare Routine
Grooming

Why You Should Add Hypochlorous Acid to Your Skincare Routine

The buzzy skincare product can help you freshen up, soothe post-shave irritation, prevent sweat from causing breakouts, and more
By Dean Stattmann
Peptides, Explained: What They Can Do for Your Skin, Hair, and Wellness Routines
Grooming

Peptides, Explained: What They Can Do for Your Skin, Hair, and Wellness Routines

Meet the new power players of the optimisation era
By Hasina Jeelani
5 Ways Turmeric Can Benefit Your Health, From Easing Pain to Reducing Inflammation
Grooming

5 Ways Turmeric Can Benefit Your Health, From Easing Pain to Reducing Inflammation

Dieticians and herbalists share how the herb can help joint paint and inflammation, and how much you should take to make a difference
By Emily Laurence
6 Fragrances For When Your Rotation Needs a Dopamine Hit
Grooming

6 Fragrances For When Your Rotation Needs a Dopamine Hit

A good fragrance will get you compliments. A great one will get you through the day
By Megan Tomos
The Best New K-Dramas to Watch This Spring
Culture

The Best New K-Dramas to Watch This Spring

What to stream for a dose of good TV
By Megan Tomos
The New Binge-Worthy Documentaries Dominating Your Algorithm
Culture

The New Binge-Worthy Documentaries Dominating Your Algorithm

Dinosaurs, K-pop, manosphere meltdowns…here’s what everyone on the internet is talking about right now
By Megan Tomos
A New Byblos Exhibition in Paris Honours Lebanon’s Oldest Civilisation
Culture

A New Byblos Exhibition in Paris Honours Lebanon’s Oldest Civilisation

Byblos: Lebanon’s Millennial City carefully unpacks Lebanon’s ancient history with all the friction of the present still clinging to it
By Megan Tomos
How to Get Your Life Together in 2026
Culture

How to Get Your Life Together in 2026

Bummed out about the climate crisis? Back hurts like hell? Haven’t slept a full night in weeks? We don’t have all the answers – but do have few manageable suggestions for ways to take control and keep things on the rails
By Chris Cohen and Emily Laurence
Omar Al Gurg Steps Beyond Design with a Reflective Kilimanjaro Monograph
Culture

Omar Al Gurg Steps Beyond Design with a Reflective Kilimanjaro Monograph

Upon the release of his photography book, the Emirati designer talks mountains, furniture, and the shape of slowing down
By Megan Tomos
Beyond the Exhibition Cycle: Artists Shaping Conversation in the Region
Culture

Beyond the Exhibition Cycle: Artists Shaping Conversation in the Region

For March, we're shifting focus from the usual exhibition cycle to the artists themselves
By Amelia Dhuga

Fitness

‘Functional Fitness’ Is Trending. Here’s How – and Why – You Should Start
Fitness

‘Functional Fitness’ Is Trending. Here’s How – and Why – You Should Start

“I'm seeing a lot more people incorporating functional training into their workout routines,” says one of the experts who recommends the exercises for their everyday usefulness and injury prevention, but to also help punch through your plateaus
By Dean Stattmann
All the Teams Playing at the 2026 World Cup
Fitness

All the Teams Playing at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has already defined its protagonists. Find out which teams have secured their place, how they qualified and who will make history
By Mario Alberto Cabrera
The Best 2026 FIFA World Cup Uniforms, Ranked
Fitness

The Best 2026 FIFA World Cup Uniforms, Ranked

The largest World Cup field ever includes some truly beautiful uniforms, plus a few that will fade into irrelevance as soon as the tournament ends. Here’s a thorough analysis of the best and worst from this summer’s party in the USA (plus Canada and Mexico).
By Matthew Roberson
Who Is the 2026 World Cup Really For?
Fitness

Who Is the 2026 World Cup Really For?

According to one expert, it’s a “World Cup without the world”
By Donia Ismail
The UAE Cafes Worth Leaving Your House For
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
What Is Kefir, and Why Is Everyone Drinking It?
Food & Drink

What Is Kefir, and Why Is Everyone Drinking It?

Why this centuries-old fermented drink (with Muslim roots) has become the most credible thing in your fridge
By Megan Tomos
Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?
Food & Drink

Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?

Chinamaxxers say avoiding cold water is the key to feeling better. We asked both a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician and a longevity doctor to weigh in
By Tyler Chin
A Chef's Guide to Hosting a No-Stress Iftar
Food & Drink

A Chef's Guide to Hosting a No-Stress Iftar

Chefs Ahmad Halawa and Mariam Baroudi on how to host iftar and actually enjoy it.
By Lamia Baladi
The Best Iftar Experiences in the UAE for Ramadan 2026
Food & Drink

The Best Iftar Experiences in the UAE for Ramadan 2026

Take your pick from this Ramadan’s standout Iftar tables
By Megan Tomos
How to Do Ramadan Right as a Vegetarian
Food & Drink

How to Do Ramadan Right as a Vegetarian

A dietitian weighs in on how to eat with intention during the Holy Month
By Megan Tomos

Watches

The Biggest Watch Predictions of 2026, According to Experts
Watches

The Biggest Watch Predictions of 2026, According to Experts

Ahead of Watches and Wonders, these are the rumours sending collectors into a tailspin, prompting otherwise rational men to panic-buy bezels, and, as ever, met with complete silence from Rolex
By Megan Tomos
New Watches to Dial In for Spring 2026
Watches

New Watches to Dial In for Spring 2026

The seven watches setting the tone for the season
By Megan Tomos
Paul Mescal’s BAFTA Wrist Check Has Watch Fans Flipping Out
Watches

Paul Mescal’s BAFTA Wrist Check Has Watch Fans Flipping Out

Quite literally, because the Hamnet star is wearing a particularly rare type of Cartier Tank that has a special party trick
By Mike Christensen
Why Jung Kook and Hublot Are a Match Made in Watch Heaven
Watches

Why Jung Kook and Hublot Are a Match Made in Watch Heaven

Thanks to his new partnership with the Swiss watchmaker, the BTS megastar has found the ideal timepiece to complement his outsized global presence
By Tres Dean