Poetry: Letters from Children Of the Diaspora

A collection of stories and poems by the children of the diaspora.

Does Effort Count?

Putting effort is the new cool. But is it? What about effortlessness? Does kindness lose value if one needs to put effort to be kind? Nonchalance? Humility?

Phil Knight vs. The World: A Review of Shoe Dog

Whether you already believe life is a game or not, Phil Knight’s biography is set to evoke the adventurer within you. Here’s my take on Shoe Dog after I read it last summer.

AD Foodie: Pickl: Breakfast Edition

Tired of eating the cheese omelet and turkey ham from D2? Or, do you just want to try out what breakfast looks like in a burger joint? Pickl Gardens Plaza in Khalifa City might be the perfect spot for you!

Music Column: Unexpectedly Good Combinations

Apparently that is not the motto of 3-in-1 instant coffee worldwide, but it is such a fitting title for unexpected collaborative music…

From Grandstand to Cinema Seats: F1 The Review

A review of F1 The Movie. (Some spoilers ahead!)

One-Day No Microplastics Challenge: Winning Entry Feature

The One-Day No Microplastics Challenge invited students to spend 24 hours avoiding all plastic. Aleksander Klodawski’s winning reflection captures the humour and the uncomfortable truths that emerge when trying – even for a day.

Music Column: “Artificial Intelligence” before Bots

Technology was once truly a vehicle of creativity, and there is no better example than electronic music.

Match Made In…We Didn’t See That Coming!

The world had a lot going on in 2025 and placed celebrities’ lives on the back burner. However, while everyone’s eyes were turned elsewhere, the pop culture gods proclaimed some groundbreaking affinities that have us reeling...

AD Foodie: Global Village Edition

Want to visit the famous Global Village and do not know which one of the viral spots to try out? Here is what AD Foodie recommends!

Reviewing Egan’s A Visit From The Goon Squad

A brief, honest take on why A Visit from the Goon Squad feels so real, so different, and so powerful from the very first page.

Only Monsters Play God: Del Toro’s Reimagining of Frankenstein

Del Toro’s new Frankenstein film separates itself from the canon of past Hollywood films, yet embraces Mary Shelley’s thematic depth and emotional character so clearly, it has cemented itself as a cult classic rendition.

Superficial Savings: How Long will Frugality Stay En Vogue?

Frugality is now En Vogue, how long until it takes an exit?

AD Secrets: Brunch at Souk at Qaryat Al Beri

A hidden bistro in Souk at Qaryat Al Beri, with urban contemporary music and a chic aesthetic. Spend your Saturday afternoon at Alton Abu Dhabi.

AD Foodie - Go! Greek

Looking for a new Deliveroo order? Go! Greek might be a perfect, Mediterranean spot, delicious enough to satisfy your cravings.