Esquire Middle East

Summer style is at its best when it feels effortless. Away from the city’s pace, lightweight layers, relaxed tailoring and breathable fabrics come into their own, proving that dressing well doesn’t have to mean dressing heavily. Whether it’s a coastal escape, a countryside retreat or simply a moment outdoors, this season is all about embracing fashion that feels as fresh as the air around you.

Here is Esquire Weekly: your guide to the best things to do, from what to know and what to wear to where to go. The Look Erling Haaland embraced a refined summer aesthetic at the Dolce&Gabbana Alta Sartoria show in Taormina, opting for a silk twill ensemble in a sophisticated white and ivory palette. The football star paired a double-breasted blazer with straight-leg trousers, layered over a silk crepe de chine shirt with a scarf detail.

For decades, the image of success was built around sacrifice: longer hours, fewer breaks and the belief that sleep was something to catch up on later. But as the worlds of sport, business and wellness evolve, elite performers are beginning to understand that Sleepmaxxing and recovery are competitive advantages.

Issam Alnajjar is one of the major voices of a new generation of Arab artists who are exploring the region’s musical heritage to create something new. In this Esquire Middle East interview, the Palestinian-Jordanian singer opens up about his latest album, Night in Cairo, a deeply personal record that marks a return to his roots after two years of creative exploration.

Erling Haaland may not have won the World Cup, but the Norwegian striker, and Esquire Middle East’s June cover star, continues to capture attention far beyond the football pitch. Known for his sharp sense of humour, extraordinary goalscoring ability and distinctive personal style, Haaland has become one of football’s most recognisable figures. From his growing Hermès bag collection to his signature hairstyle, the Manchester City forward has built an image that extends beyond sport.

Chafic Mekawi doesn’t separate architecture from art, or design from dressing. To him, they’re all part of the same conversation. The Lebanese-Canadian multidisciplinary designer, whose work explores memory, place and identity through installations, objects and visual art, approaches clothing with the same attention to proportion and material as his work. “I don’t think a creative language is ever fully established,” he says.

Wimbledon has always been one of the few sporting events where what happens off the court receives almost as much attention as the matches themselves. In 2026, guests reworked the traditional country-club dress code through sharper tailoring, relaxed silhouettes and a more contemporary approach to classic menswear. The rules remain clear: players must follow the tournament’s all-white requirement, while guests in the Royal Box are expected to arrive in jackets, ties and formal daytime attire.

In AlUla, history sits in the stone, shaped by wind and engraved into rock long before modern language existed. It is also, increasingly, becoming something to wear, thanks to a new collaboration between Saudi label HINDAMME and design centre Madrasat Addeera that has created a limited-edition collection that treats heritage as raw material.

Dubai’s fitness calendar is set for a new endurance challenge as DEKA FIT Dubai arrives at Coca-Cola Arena on 26 September, bringing together athletes, fitness enthusiasts and first-timers for a full day dedicated to performance, community and personal achievement.

Here is Esquire Weekly: your guide to the best things to do, from what to know and what to wear to where to go. The Look At the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer launch and fan event in Amsterdam, Tom Holland stepped out in a sharp, layered Balenciaga look. He wore a relaxed double-shirt, pairing a crisp white cotton poplin overshirt over a classic white collared shirt and black tie, finished with low-rise tailored black wool trousers.