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A Living Tribute to Egypt’s Historic Bazaar and Cultural Traditions
A Living Tribute to Egypt’s Historic Bazaar and Cultural Traditions

Khan Al-Khalili King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

A Living Tribute to Egypt’s Historic Bazaar and Cultural Traditions

Overview

Bringing Cairo’s Iconic Souq to Saudi Arabia’s Premier Camel Festival

Khan Al-Khalili is a themed marketplace activation that recreates the atmosphere of Cairo’s famed bazaar within the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. Set across 1,000 square meters, the project features traditional Egyptian architecture, 40 commercial stores, six restaurants, and a collection of cafés—each curated to showcase Egyptian crafts, cuisine, and performance arts. 

Visitors experience live music, artisan demonstrations, and immersive culinary offerings that celebrate Egypt’s cultural legacy. Delivered with cultural authenticity and lively programming, Khan Al-Khalili became a vibrant hub for cultural exchange and festival engagement.

Land Area

1,000

square meters

Duration of event

12

Days

Total Visitors Per Year

1,000,000

visitors

Awarding Year

2019

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Event Solutions

Our Comprehensive Solutions for an Authentic Khan Al-Khalili Experience

Vision & Objectives
Vision & Objectives

Established the project’s cultural brief to faithfully recreate the Khan Al-Khalili ambience, focusing on authentic materials, artisan-led displays, and an engaging visitor journey that promotes cultural exchange.

Planning & Execution
Planning & Execution

Delivered a tightly sequenced plan covering design, procurement, modular fabrication, site assembly, vendor fit-out, and live programming to meet the festival schedule and operational requirements.

Budgeting
Budgeting

Maintained financial control through modular systems, local sourcing, and phased execution, achieving high-impact aesthetics while safeguarding budget discipline.

Collaborative Efforts
Collaborative Efforts

Coordinated actors included festival authorities, Egyptian artisans and suppliers, food operators, technical vendors, and Medialand, maintaining continuous stakeholder alignment.

Risk Management
Risk Management

Mitigated construction and logistics risks—shipping, customs, weather protection, and supply-chain variation—through contingency resourcing and on-site coordination protocols.

Memorable Experience
Memorable Experience

Designed a rich, interactive cultural journey featuring live craftsmanship, culinary tasting stations, heritage-themed performances, and hands-on visitor engagement.

Outcome
Outcome

Khan Al-Khalili emerged as a hero centrepiece of Egyptian artistry, and a ruler-level execution of festival-quality standards, attracting massive footfall and elevating the event’s multicultural identity.

Event Gallery

Explore Insights From Khan Al-Khalili—King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

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