From what to know and wear, to new drops and the ultimate spots to dine, Esquire Weekly is your go-to guide.
The Collection
Orlebar Brown x Automobili Lamborghini capsule is a collection that fuses Riviera tailoring with supercar power, inspired by the bold colours and bright spirit of Miami Beach. Whether you’re jetting off to St. Barts or escaping winter along the Amalfi Coast, these designs are made to elevate every holiday moment.
Echoing Lamborghini’s iconic “spaceships for the road,” this collaboration ventures into uncharted territory: the beach and beyond. Each piece embodies the meticulous craftsmanship and innovative spirit for which both brands are renowned.
From tailored swim shorts inspired by Lamborghini’s signature hexagonal exhaust motifs to the Howell towelling resort shirt with its refined two-tone finish, the collection seamlessly marries performance with style.
The Sneakers
Completing the silhouettes of Dior’s Spring 2026 collection, the B30 Countdown Tech sneakers are a masterclass in how elegance meets velocity. Reimagined with a lighter, more durable architecture, these kicks are inspired by the perpetual motion of running culture, where performance meets design. Crafted from semi-transparent N3O nylon and multilayered microfiber, they move fluidly between street and runway, their rubber details adding a tactile edge.
The aerodynamic “CD” logo stretches sleekly across the side and heel, while the “Dior” signature whispers of heritage and modernity. Offered in five electrifying colours, black, white, beige, green, and orange, they’re as adaptable as they are desirable. Think of them as objects of technical ingenuity, built to traverse time and trend with equal poise. Whether you’re lacing up for a weekend in motion or pairing them with tailored minimalism, the B30s promise to keep every step elevated.
The Watch
Bell & Ross propels its iconic BR-03 collection into the stratosphere with the launch of the BR-X3 line. Born from the world of aviation and built for professionals who live by precision, the BR-X3 is lighter, bolder, and more technically audacious than its predecessors.
Available in Black Titanium and Blue Steel, it’s a dual release that balances power with restraint. The “X” denotes experimentation, a symbol long associated with performance and innovation in aerospace, and here it signals the brand’s most advanced design yet. With a re-engineered case, a newly developed movement, and a five-year warranty, the BR-X3 isn’t just a watch; it’s a statement of purpose. Whether strapped to your wrist in the cockpit or the boardroom, it stands as proof that power and elegance are best expressed in perfect balance.
The Bag
Since its creation in 1958, Le Brillant has embodied Delvaux’s spirit of craftsmanship and quiet majesty, carried by the elite. Now, the house revisits its icon with the Le Brillant Tempo, a reinvention that’s lighter, softer, and infinitely more fluid. Crafted from Allure Calf leather in Black, and finished with silver hardware, it retains the emblematic Brillant buckle while introducing a smartly engineered flap-closure construction that transforms it from shoulder bag to top-handle silhouette.
This ingenious detail allows the wearer to secure the flap elegantly at the back via an integrated loop, revealing a shorter, sculpted handle. The result is a bag that’s every bit as poised as it is practical, proof that true elegance never stands still.
The Spa
At the Palazzo Versace Dubai, luxury meets luminosity with the launch of the V-Couture HydraFacial, a 60-minute treatment that redefines the concept of glow. This high-performance ritual combines deep cleansing, exfoliation, and infusion with potent antioxidants, peptides, and hydration boosters, followed by sculpting lymphatic drainage and LED therapy for runway-ready radiance. The result? Skin that feels lifted, luminous, and camera-perfect.
Within the opulent spa’s Versace-inspired interiors, each HydraFacial is tailored to individual needs, whether it’s brightening, hydrating, or soothing fatigued skin. For shorter sessions, the V-Fresh HydraFacial delivers a luminous 30-minute reset, while the JLO Glow HydraFacial offers a 90-minute transformation complete with hand and head massages and a lifting mask.
Whichever you choose, this isn’t just skincare, it’s couture for the complexion. Esquire Weekly recommends.
The Restaurant
China Tang, the renowned Cantonese restaurant originally founded by the late Sir David Tang at The Dorchester in London, is one of the hottest addition to Dubai dining scene. Located at The Lana Promenade, part of the Dorchester Collection, the brand’s Middle East debut arrives with a legacy of refined Chinese dining, signature Art Deco design, and a contemporary culinary direction led by Chef Li Zhenjun.
Set along Marasi Bay Marina, the two-level restaurant captures the glamour of 1930s Shanghai while embracing the cosmopolitan energy of Dubai.
Chef Li, who brings over two decades of experience in high-end Cantonese cuisine, leads a menu that celebrates both heritage and innovation. Signature dishes include Sir David’s Hot and Sour Soup, Xiao Long Bao, Kung Pao Prawns, and Whole Lobster with E-Fu Noodles, joined by creations crafted exclusively for Dubai such as Foie Gras Cherries, Honey-Glazed Beef Char Siu, “Da Hong Pao” Lamb Cutlets, and Poached Spotted Coral Grouper in Sichuan Oil.
The venue also features two private dining rooms overlooking the Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa, each designed as an ode to intimacy and sophistication. Inside, 1930s Shanghai meets modern Dubai through mirrored surfaces, chinoiserie accents, and a statement chandelier casting a golden glow over bespoke dining tables. Whether for a discreet business lunch or an indulgent celebration, guests can enjoy six customizable set menus curated by Executive Chef Simon Wu, spotlighting dishes such as Stir-Fried A5 Wagyu Fillet and Four Seasons Green Beans with Chilli and Garlic. Starting at AED 358 for lunch and AED 698 for dinner, the experience is tailored to every palate, with vegetarian options and elegant flourishes overseen by the restaurant’s expert team. Esquire Weekly recommends.
The Store
Axel Arigato makes its long-awaited UAE debut with the opening of its first boutique at Mall of the Emirates, marking a major milestone in the brand’s global expansion.
Designed by Creative Director Jens Werner, the space brings Axel Arigato’s bold, minimalist aesthetic to life through organic forms, desert-toned finishes, and signature yellow details, a physical embodiment of the brand’s playful, design-led spirit.
Coinciding with the opening, the brand also launches axelarigato.ae, its first localized online store for the Middle East, offering a seamless, elevated shopping experience for regional customers. This Dubai debut cements Axel Arigato’s commitment to the region and its growing community of culture and fashion enthusiasts.
The Culinary Experience
This November, Signor Sassi Dubai transforms into a slice of Monte Carlo glamour as it welcomes Rampoldi, Monaco’s legendary fine-dining institution, for a five-day culinary residency. From 12–16 November, Il Giardino di Sassi becomes Il Giardino di Rampoldi, where Chef Antonio Salvatore brings his Michelin-starred “new Monegasque cuisine” to Palm Jumeirah. Expect Riviera refinement and Italian plates that taste like sunlight and sea air.
Founded in 1946, Rampoldi has long defined Monaco’s culinary prestige, beloved by royals and Hollywood icons alike. Now, that same spirit arrives in Dubai, wrapped in burgundy hues and Monegasque allure. The week culminates with a special edition Evviva Brunch, blending Italian vivacity with Riviera charm.
For five days only, the Mediterranean’s most glamorous rendezvous relocates to Dubai, offering diners not just a meal, but an experience steeped in heritage, artistry, and coastal romance.
The Beach Club
Where the desert meets the sea, Atlantis, The Palm welcomes Casablanca Beach Club, in partnership with Ounass, bringing French-Moroccan charisma to Dubai’s shores. Awash in Casablanca’s signature pastels, this is escapism with edge: a beach club that merges fashion, art, and gastronomy in one effortless gesture. Two pools, 10 private cabanas and a fleet of floating daybeds set the stage for languid luxury. The menu celebrates the brand’s roots, from sushi and seafood towers to harissa prawns and black truffle burrata flatbread.
Inside, rustic textures and Riviera tones echo Casablanca’s creative DNA, while a 200-seat restaurant flows seamlessly from day to night. At the entrance, a Casablanca × Ounass pop-up invites guests to shop the FW25 capsule. Esquire Weekly recommends.