Downtown

From November 23 to 29, Downtown Cairo takes center stage, transforming its Belle Époque architecture and lively cityscape into a platform where past and present merge through design. Hosting the festival for the second year in a row, Downtown reaffirms its place as a cultural cornerstone of the event.

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TAMARA HAUS

For Cairo Design Week, Tamara Haus unfolds as a House of Stories; an exploration of living where design speaks through scent, texture, craft, and taste. From street interventions to curated interiors, each activation reveals how design, art, food, and hospitality shape contemporary, human-centered experiences.

Tamara Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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MAZEEJ BALAD

Mazeej Balad, nestled in Downtown Cairo, is more than a boutique hotel — it’s a space blending heritage with modern design. Restoring historic buildings into soulful sanctuaries, Mazeej offers curated comfort through local craftsmanship, intentional design, and an authentic Egyptian hospitality experience. As part of the Fashion Design District (FDD), Mazeej Balad will also host a unique experience, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the creativity and innovation of Cairo’s vibrant fashion and design scene.

Mazeej Hotels
Exhibtior
CAIROPOLITAN

Cairopolitan is a design concept store and art gallery in Cairo’s Garden City, celebrating the city’s contemporary culture and everyday details. Through products inspired by Cairo’s urban life and fading features, it documents familiar moments, offering locals and visitors an authentic Cairo experience. Gizapolitan is a design concept store at the Giza Pyramids plateau, inspired by the spirit and everyday life of Giza beyond its ancient monuments. It celebrates the neighborhood’s contemporary character through thoughtful products and experiences that capture the essence of modern Giza living and its unique urban charm.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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ELLIE

Ellie is a contemporary Egyptian brand reviving the art of handmade pottery and home design. Blending tradition with modern aesthetics, Ellie celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and culture. transforming everyday objects into meaningful art that connects people to Egypt’s creative spirit and timeless beauty.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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NEW MINA CARPET

Since 1987, we have woven tradition into modernity, crafting timeless pieces where heritage meets innovation. From classic elegance to contemporary artistry, every carpet tells a story of passion, detail, and design, creating spaces that breathe warmth, beauty, and enduring craft.

 

 

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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ROOM NO9

Room No.9 reimagines Egyptian heritage through The Egyptian Minimalism. We craft timeless furniture and home accessories that merge cultural depth with modern simplicity.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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BEYOND FACES

Beyond Faces
Four women. Four rooms. One shared vision. A journey past the surface, where design, craft, and identity meet. Together, they form Beyond Faces. A tribute to what lies within.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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SIXINCH

SIXINCH is a boundary-pushing design brand transforming spaces with unique coated foam technology. From furniture to walls and custom elements, our creations blend color, comfort, and creativity. Exceptionally durable and versatile for both indoor and outdoor use, SIXINCH suits all types of projects, hospitality, education, retail, public spaces, and beyond.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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THE ATEN COLLECTIVE

The Aten Collective’s lighting collection is a harmonious blend of luxury and heritage, drawing inspiration for ancient Egyptian culture and mythology. Each piece is meticulously crafted to embody the essence of ancient Egypt, offering a modern interpretation of its symbols and motifs where every design tells a story of the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. The collection’s uses of luxurious materials like marble and brass, combined with exquisite craftsmanship, creates a sense of opulence and sophistication, making each piece a statement of style and heritage.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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EFRESHLI

Efreshli is Egypt’s leading tech enabled design platform, making the furnishing journey seamless from inspiration to installation. Through Efreshli Pro, we empower designers with effortless FF&E sourcing, 200+ trusted brands, and expert logistics, bridging creativity, quality, and convenience to bring every design vision to life.

Kodak Court
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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C.REALITY

C-Reality has redefined Egyptian craftsmanship for over two decades, creating furniture that reflects emotion and cultural depth. This year’s exhibit ‘Threads of Egypt, explores regional identity, and unfolds at The Factory in Downtown Cairo, an immersive highlight of this year’s Cairo Design Week.

The Factory
Timings: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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GLC PAINTS

Since its establishment in Egypt, GLC paints has been a leading coatings manufacturer in Africa and the Middle East, providing excellent products to protect and beautify our world. GLC is an established full solution paint provider. We are guardians of our customers’ most valuable assets. We strive to maintain this through continuous hard work to clearly understand our clients’ needs and constantly improve our performance. We are there every step of the way to advise, support and provide the products that our customers require. We implement effective business processes that deliver results.

The Warehouse
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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PENCILIGHT

Pencilight is a contemporary lighting brand dedicated to shaping atmospheres through design. Each piece reflects a balance of elegance, innovation, and function, crafted to illuminate spaces with intention, inspire creativity, and celebrate the harmony between thoughtful design and timeless aesthetics.

Café Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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MARIZ PAIINTINGS

Mariz Paintings, known for her Arabian sci-fi storytelling art pieces turned into track covers for The Music Network distributed by Sony Music. Now they are turning each artwork into an immersive experience—inviting art enthusiasts to step inside the world they once only listened to. Not only can you listen and see the art but feel it and become part of it in Cairo Design Week.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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ITALIAN DESIGN DAY

Italian Design Day 2025 tells the story of a Nomadic Muse; a metaphor for Italian design’s timeless quest to wander, reinvent, and re-enchant the world through endless imaginative possibilities. The exhibition invites visitors to cross boundaries between the real and unreal. A one-day exhibition on the 24th of November, Downtown, Cairo.

Italian Consulate
Timings: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Open Only on the 24th)
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STYLE DESIGN

Style Design is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm offering tailored turnkey solutions across architecture, interior, and landscape design. With expertise in fit-out, FF&E, and ongoing maintenance, the firm delivers innovative, high-quality, and sustainable environments that ensure the long-term success of every project.

Founder Space
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Please Note: This Location will not be open on 29/11
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OAK AND CHISEL

Oak and Chisel is our baby, it is a sub-brand from our main factory Drums, specializing in hotel furniture ; Oak and chisel on the other hand is the signature brand .. It specializes in exclusive pieces of furniture reflecting a unique sense of design; celebrating the old with a modern touch and showcasing the utmost best materials available and refined finishing and detailing .. proudly presenting our elegant and sophisticated collections.

Cafe Riche Building
Timings: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Bayt Divaz

Bayt Divaz is a cultural experience hosted in a historic house, built in 1900 – a space where artists and designers reinterpret the meanings of home in all its poetic, personal, and profound layers.

Bab Ellouq House
Please Note: This Location will not be open on 29/11
Last day will be on the 30/11 at 4:00PM

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