Raffles and Fairmont Recognized at Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards 2026
The Commercial Project of the Year award highlights the coordination behind a complex hospitality development in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital.
The Raffles and Fairmont Hotels Cluster has been named Commercial Project of the Year at the Big 5 Egypt Impact Awards 2026. Located in the Central Business District of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, the development brings together Egypt’s first Raffles Hotel in the Iconic Tower and a Fairmont Hotel in the neighboring Crescent Tower.
Behind the destination is a delivery effort involving more than 500 stakeholders, from international designers and hotel operators to contractors and local suppliers. Khatib & Alami (K&A) helped align their contributions, connecting design decisions with the practical requirements of construction and hotel operations.
Making design work on site
Interior concepts by Richmond Designers and Areen Designers established the vision for the two hotels, with Accor setting their brand and operational requirements.
K&A’s role covered FF&E and OS&E design management, design review, and construction supervision, supported by stakeholder and vendor coordination. The task required close attention to how the proposed interiors could be delivered locally while preserving the character and quality expected of each brand.
Working with qualified local suppliers and craftspeople helped bridge that gap. Reviews of materials, samples, and installation details supported consistency between the approved designs and the work taking shape on site.
Resolving issues before construction
Construction progress at the Crescent Tower, accommodating the Fairmont Hotel.
With so many contributors, timely decisions were essential to keeping work moving. BIM-enabled reviews brought the disciplines together, helping the team identify and resolve more than 1,000 design issues before construction.
Addressing these interfaces early reduced clashes and on-site modifications. Shared project information, regular coordination meetings, and continuous site involvement also helped teams respond to emerging requirements and maintain progress.
Measurable delivery results
The project recorded a 25% reduction in costs and a 20% acceleration in delivery timelines, alongside more than one million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury.
These results show the practical value of connecting design management, supplier oversight, and site coordination. For the client, that meant greater control over cost, quality, and delivery. For those working on site, it meant maintaining safety throughout demanding construction and installation activities.
The award provides recognition for that collective effort and the technical coordination behind a new hospitality destination in Egypt’s capital.
Explore the Raffles and Fairmont Hotels Cluster project profile.