Street Art Mural
Turning Walls IntoStories
نحول الجدران إلي حكايات
GRAFFITI ARTIST | GRAPHIC DESIGNER
فنان جرافيتي | مصمم جرافيك
الفنان أحمد زبادي
FEATURED IN

MEDIA & PRESS

El Shorouk
Al-Dostor
Akhbar El Youm
ON E
Extra News
CBC Egypt
Social Highlights & Media Stories

Zabady’s Stories & TV Appearances

@ahmedzabady.90
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

ART LIVES IN THE STREETS

Ahmed Zabady Egyptian Graffiti Artist Biography
CAIRO • EGYPT
Lead MuralistAhmed Zabady
Matariya MuralsDocumented

Walls are not empty barriers — they are living canvases to document our identity, celebrate our people, and amplify street soul.

Creating monumental public murals that connect the raw energy of Egyptian street life with world-class contemporary graffiti culture.

Ahmed Zabady is a prominent Egyptian visual artist and graffiti creator based in Cairo. Renowned for monumental public interventions, he serves as the lead muralist for the world-famous Matariya Ramadan annual gathering, transforming entire Cairo neighborhoods into open-air living galleries.

Ahmed Zabady draws inspiration from Cairo’s electric energy, vernacular typography, and deep community heritage. From monumental Matariya Ramadan murals that capture global attention to viral stadium tifos celebrating Egyptian football culture, his work bridges timeless local folklore with modern urban street art.

Beyond independent artistic interventions, he directs Zabady Agency, specializing in architectural exterior cladding, 3D channel letters, illuminated restaurant signage, and high-impact commercial murals.

Graffiti & Murals

Aerosol interventions on monumental urban concrete.

Egyptian Street Culture

Documenting local identity, Ramadan gatherings & football tifos.

Visual Storytelling

Contemporary streetwear aesthetics meeting ancient heritage.

Zabady Agency

Architectural facade cladding, 3D channel letters & signage.

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PORTFOLIO ARCHIVE

CURATED WORKS

A comprehensive collection of monumental street murals, brand interventions, and visual storytelling.

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Authentic graffiti mural of Lil Kitchen in Maadi by Ahmed Zabady showing crown and fries
Brand Collaborations2026
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Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Lil Kitchen Restaurant — Urban Hip-Hop Graffiti Mural

A vibrant 90s hip-hop inspired graffiti mural featuring custom typography, crowned burger mascot, fries iconography, and signature Zabady street tag.

Lead Graffiti Artist & Visual DesignerVerified
Authentic monochrome doodle wall graffiti at Boom Burger Matariya by Ahmed Zabady
Brand Collaborations2024
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Trolley St, El Matariya, Cairo, Egypt

Boom Burger Restaurant — Urban Doodle Art & Pop Art Graffiti

A dynamic monochrome urban doodle mural covering the restaurant dining hall, featuring music iconography, retro boomboxes, vintage framing, and custom blackboard branding.

Lead Graffiti Artist & MuralistVerified
Eatosh restaurant two-story modern black ACP cladding with 3D illuminated letters and menu lightboxes by Zabady Agency
Brand Collaborations2018
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Cairo & Across Egypt

Zabady Agency — Commercial Cladding, 3D Channel Signage & Menus

Comprehensive commercial facade engineering, weather-shield cladding, CNC 3D acrylic/stainless channel signage, outdoor flags, and illuminated menu displays.

Creative Director & Agency FounderVerified
Monumental Matariya Ramadan street mural featuring Sheikh Sha'rawi and traditional Erqsous vendor by Ahmed Zabady
Murals2024
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Ezbet Hamada, El Matariya, Cairo

Matariya Ramadan Murals & Façade Landmark (15 Ramadan)

Historic urban transformation across 20+ neighborhood alleys and multi-story building facades celebrating Egypt's largest collective community iftar.

Lead Mural Artist & Visual CoordinatorVerified
The iconic Al Ahly eagle dominating chessboard visual artwork by Ahmed Zabady
Public Installations2024
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Cairo, Egypt

The Eagle & Chess Masterpiece — Al Ahly Stadium Tifo Artwork

A viral sports tifo artwork depicting the majestic Egyptian eagle checkmating the rival king on a 3D chessboard, viewed by tens of millions.

Co-Creator & Lead Graffiti ArtistVerified
COMMISSIONS & COLLABORATIONS

SERVICES

Providing world-class visual artistry, large-scale execution, and creative strategy for visionary brands and public spaces.

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01Murals

Custom Murals

Monumental indoor and exterior hand-painted murals designed specifically for architectural spaces, private residences, and cultural venues.

Key Deliverables:
  • Monumental exterior & interior walls
  • Weather-resistant aerosol & acrylic emulsions
  • Site-specific architectural conceptualization
02Zabady Agency

Commercial Art

High-energy urban styling for restaurants, cafes, corporate headquarters, 3D channel letters, and architectural facade cladding via Zabady Agency.

Key Deliverables:
  • Architectural exterior cladding
  • 3D illuminated acrylic & stainless channel letters
  • Hospitality & restaurant signature walls
03Partnerships

Brand Collaborations

Strategic cultural partnerships, authentic streetwear activations, and custom product campaigns connecting brands directly to youth culture.

Key Deliverables:
  • Paint brand sponsorship activations
  • Exclusive streetwear capsule drops
  • Youth-focused urban marketing campaigns
04Live Art

Event Live Painting

Electrifying live aerosol and canvas performances for festivals, brand launches, and sports tournaments, turning events into memorable art spectacles.

Key Deliverables:
  • Spectacular live aerosol performance
  • Large-scale festival centerpieces
  • High-engagement social video content
05Direction

Creative Direction

Comprehensive artistic curation, public art curation, spatial transformation, and end-to-end production management across Cairo and the region.

Key Deliverables:
  • Public art curation & street revitalization
  • Executive creative direction for large spaces
  • Visual identity & urban culture strategy
PRESS & MEDIA

PRESS ARCHIVE

Documented features in national newspapers, television news broadcasts, and cultural publications.

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El Shorouk
Al-Dostor
Akhbar El Youm
ON E
Extra News
CBC Egypt
+50Media FeaturesVerified Major Media Outlets
+15MDocumented ReachDocumented Digital & Press Reach
+350KDigital AudienceCombined Community Across Platforms
Graffiti Artist Behind 'Al Ahly Eagle & Chess' Reveals to Al-Dostor: It Came from the Heart
InterviewVerified Source
جريدة الدستور
2024-05-26

Graffiti Artist Behind 'Al Ahly Eagle & Chess' Reveals to Al-Dostor: It Came from the Heart

Exclusive press interview with artist Ahmed Zabady covering the behind-the-scenes creation of the viral Al Ahly eagle & chess stadium visual artwork created over 4 sleepless days for the CAF Champions League Final.

#Stadium Art#Al Ahly#Graffiti#Viral News
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Zabady Paints the Spirit of Matariya Iftar: '15-Ramadan Opened Beautiful Doors in My Life'
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تليجراف مصر
2024-03-04

Zabady Paints the Spirit of Matariya Iftar: '15-Ramadan Opened Beautiful Doors in My Life'

Detailed feature and exclusive interview by Egypt Telegraph with Ahmed Zabady as the lead muralist for the Matariya annual 15-Ramadan Iftar, detailing the beautification of ~20 streets with Egyptian heritage, memorial portraits, and interfaith unity motifs.

#Ramadan#Matariya#Community Art
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Ramadan Memories on the Homes of Matariya by Zabady's Brush
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أخبار اليوم
2024-04-20

Ramadan Memories on the Homes of Matariya by Zabady's Brush

Article in Akhbar El Youm documenting Ahmed Zabady's murals on Matariya homes, his execution of the gigantic event logo on a full building facade using cranes, and transforming the alleys into open creative workshops.

#Ramadan#Street Art#Community Murals#Cairo Heritage
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Painter of the Matariya Iftar: The Unsung Artist Behind Beautifying the Annual Event
TV ReportVerified Source
إكسترا نيوز
2024-03-15

Painter of the Matariya Iftar: The Unsung Artist Behind Beautifying the Annual Event

Televised news report on eXtra News spotlighting Ahmed Zabady's efforts in crafting the visual identity and street murals that serve as the main backdrop for the Matariya annual gathering.

#TV Feature#Matariya Iftar#Visual Identity
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Video Archive & Reels

Watch Zabady in Action

Authentic video reels and timelapses from TikTok and Facebook documenting live spray-painting, scaffold rigging, and street energy.

Boom Burger Live Doodle Painting (Matariya)
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Boom Burger Live Doodle Painting (Matariya)

Watch Ahmed Zabady hand-crafting the monochrome doodle wall, lettering the Boom Burger blackboard, and integrating vibrant neon fast-food lighting.

Live Mural Painting at Lil Kitchen (Maadi)
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Live Mural Painting at Lil Kitchen (Maadi)

Watch Ahmed Zabady bringing the Lil Kitchen graffiti wall to life with dynamic street spray techniques and custom character design in Maadi.

Matariya 15-Ramadan Alleys & Facades Transformation
TikTokViral TikTok (+15M Views)

Matariya 15-Ramadan Alleys & Facades Transformation

Viral short-form video documentation of rigging cranes and painting iconic folklore legends across multi-story buildings in Ezbet Hamada.

Behind The Scenes: Al Ahly Eagle & Chess Tifo
TV ReportPress Video Report

Behind The Scenes: Al Ahly Eagle & Chess Tifo

Four sleepless days on scaffolding: exclusive visual report covering the painstaking creation of the African Champions League masterpiece.

Atmospheric Ramadan street lanterns and calligraphy
CULTURAL INITIATIVE

RAMADAN COLORS! / ألوان العزومة

A visual journey that brings the spirit of Ramadan to life through monumental murals, celebrating community, authentic Egyptian tradition, and the warmth of togetherness.

A landmark creative sponsorship tailored specifically for leading paint and coating brands. Position your products at the center of Egypt’s most viral cultural gathering with permanent street-level visibility and grassroots authenticity.

100K+On-Site Visitors
+50MDigital Reach
20+Transformed Streets
100%Organic Credibility

Why Paint Brands?

  • Real-world proof of coating resilience and vibrant color retention tested in high-heat outdoor environments.
  • Unrivaled cultural association with Egypt’s most heartwarming annual act of community solidarity.
  • High-production value video documentation and timelapse assets ready for commercial digital ad campaigns.

Cultural partnership proposal for paint manufacturers. No exclusive sponsor claimed.

COMMISSIONS & INQUIRIES

Let's Create Something That Matters.

Available for monumental murals, commercial art, brand collaborations, and creative commissions worldwide.

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