Another week, another episode of the Esquire Q&A Podcast. 

This is a very special episode. Each week we talk to a man or woman who exhibits both style and substance. But in this week's episode, we're talking about a destination that has a bit of both. The Seychelles is one of the most luxurious destinations in the world when it comes to travel. We sat down with CEO of Seychelles Tourism Sherin Francis to find out exactly what makes it so special. 

Raj Kotecha is a man of many talents. He’s a motivational and business strategy speaker. He’s a DJ. And he’s the CEO of Creative Content Agency, a business he founded. 

He has spent the last two decades helping brands and entrepreneurs get better, and has recently founded several events that aim to connect like-minded people together – including My Friends Your Friends and Vaynerworld.

He’s also no stranger to podcasting with his very own podcast show, Other People’s Podcasts with none other than Fatman Scoop. 

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This week’s guest is certainly someone who needs no introduction here at Esquire Middle East, or indeed if you are one of the region’s millions of gamers. Ahmed Al Nasheet – aka DVLZ Game – pretty much kicked off the gaming-cum-Youtube phenomenon here in the Middle East. 

Not only does he represent the best of gaming and pop culture to his million strong fans on the internet, but now works with the likes of Samsung, PlayStation Middle East and Dubai Tourism. 

More importantly, he’s a regular at Esquire events and – just last year – was named one of the Middle East’s biggest influencers by our brand. He’s represented by ITP Live, and is often called on to lead panel discussions and events around the business of influence. 

Of course, we’re going to be talking to him about all of those things and a whole lot more. Enjoy the podcast. 

Hello, and welcome back to the Esquire Q&A Podcast – our weekly sit-down with some of the biggest and coolest names in the Middle East. Each week we talk to a man or woman who exhibits both style and substance, but this is a bit of a special show this week – we have not one, but two guests. 

Hamdan Al Abri is an Emirati singer and songwriter who successfully brings a local flavor to the region’s highly international music scene. Al Abri is both a solo artist and the front man for a Dubai-based soul brand – also called Abri – and has performed alongside international acts, including Joss Stone, Erykah Badu and Kanye West. 

Joining him is Aqib Anwar, a local photographer and videographer with an eye for amazing images. When not posting unique shots of the city in his own dramatic themes, he’s helping some of the biggest brands in the region craft short-form videos. 

So why are both of them here today? Well, they have both embarked on a bit of a special project. They have recorded, produced and shot an entire music video using only an iPhone – that’s right, no expensive video kit here. 

But instead of me telling you, why we don’t talk to the men themselves. Enjoy. 

Alexander Hall is a London-based contemporary artist – who is also known by the alias Haute de Gamme. 

It's a tad hard to discuss art - which is a visual medium - on an audio podcast, but Hall does a great job of talking us through some of his better-known works, as well as what the life of a professional artist looks like today. 

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 Nick Alvis and Scott Price are no strangers to the Dubai culinary scene.

The Gordon Ramsay trained duo previously ran his restaurant Verre in Dubai Creek, before creating their own concept restaurants Table 9 and Taste Kitchen – both of which won plenty of critical acclaim for their cuisine) and have collaborated with Gates Hospitality on Folly (one of Esquire Middle East Best Restaurants 2019 and 2018) and The Lion.

The duo Nick & Scott will soon launch another restaurant in the city — Verve Bar & Brasserie. We speak to the two men on how exactly they got their start in the restaurant business, what it was like working for Gordon Ramsay and why they now call Dubai home

Welcome to Esquire Q+A - an entirely re-branded podcast from us here at Esquire Middle East. 

Each week we’re going to be sitting down with an expert in the field of technology, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, watches, art, design, culture and more, to find out what makes them tick – and to ask them relevant questions about the industry that they are in. 

It should be informative – and entertaining – and aims to leave you listeners a little bit more clued up with what’s going on in the world. 

First up is a very special guest. Malcom Borman is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world right now when it comes to the sport of kings.

The man is based in Miami, but spends most of his time travelling the polo capitals of the world in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. He was in town this week for the Royal Salute Nation’s Cup, an annual event that sees international teams compete at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Before he jumped onto his polo pony and set off, we managed to convince Borman to head down to the Esquire Q+A studio so we could grill him on all things polo related.

How much of the sport comes down to the horse versus the rider?

Find out in the Esquire Q+A podcast

Enjoy.