Creative Director · Dubai
Creative Director in Dubai for live events, brand campaigns, cultural festivals, government ceremonies, and film direction. Led by Youssef Akef, also credited as Youssef Kamal Akef. Twelve years across the UAE, KSA, and Egypt.
Disciplines
- Events Creative Direction · cultural festivals, government ceremonies, brand launches
- Advertising Creative Direction · brand campaigns and integrated rollouts
- Film Direction · brand films, commercials, narrative shorts
- AI Content Direction · directed AI-generated visual content
- Experiential Design · immersive installations and visitor flow
- Show Calling and Stage Management for broadcast-grade live events
Where I Work
Based in Dubai. Active across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Qiddiya), and Egypt (Cairo).
Recognition
- Two-time Guinness World Record holder
- UAE Golden Visa · Creative Category
- MESE Young Achiever Nominee · 2018, 2019, 2025
Selected Projects
- Six Flags Qiddiya City Opening · 2024
- Sharjah International Narrator Forum · 2025
- Al Ain Zoo Conservation Festival · 2024
- Al Ain Flower Festival · Guinness World Record
- ADEK Awards · 2025