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
Event Solutions
Our Comprehensive Solutions for an Authentic Khan Al-Khalili Experience
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
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
Maintained financial control through modular systems, local sourcing, and phased execution, achieving high-impact aesthetics while safeguarding budget discipline.
Collaborative Efforts
Coordinated actors included festival authorities, Egyptian artisans and suppliers, food operators, technical vendors, and Medialand, maintaining continuous stakeholder alignment.
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
Designed a rich, interactive cultural journey featuring live craftsmanship, culinary tasting stations, heritage-themed performances, and hands-on visitor engagement.
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.