No. 01
Creative Intelligence
Ideas with strategic purpose, not decoration. Every concept is built to deliver against a brief, an audience, and a measurable outcome.
Dubai · UAE · Creative, Media & Experience Agency
Where Brands Become Experiences.
OTTO is a founder-led creative, media, advertising, and events agency based in Dubai — built for brands that need powerful ideas, premium execution, and measurable impact across the UAE and GCC.
0+Years of Senior GCC Experience
0+Government & Premium Clients
UAE + GCCRegional Delivery Network
2 FoundersOne Standard.
Why OTTO
Built on Balance. Designed for Impact.
In Italian, otto means eight. Turn it sideways and it becomes infinity — endless creative possibility. Stand it upright and it reflects our structure: two founders, two disciplines, one shared standard.
OTTO brings together the precision of event operations and the power of creative media to help brands show up with clarity, confidence, and impact.
No. 02
Operational Precision
Execution built for real timelines, real stakeholders, and real pressure. Government-grade discipline applied to every project we touch.
No. 03
Founder Accountability
Senior leadership involved from first brief to final delivery. No layers, no junior hand-offs on critical decisions.
What We Do
One Agency. Three Ways to Move Brands.
No. 01 — Events
Events &
Experiences
High-impact events that move people, manage complexity, and protect brand reputation on the ground.
- Government & protocol events
- Corporate events & conferences
- Activations & product launches
- VIP experiences & gala dinners
- Exhibitions & trade shows
- Stage, AV, LED & technical production
- Guest journey, staffing & logistics
- Supplier, budget & site management
No. 02 — Media
Media &
Advertising
Campaigns planned, bought, and managed for the right visibility, in the right places, with the right message.
- Media strategy & planning
- OOH, billboards & premium placements
- Digital & programmatic campaigns
- Social media advertising
- Influencer & creator campaigns
- TV, radio & broadcast planning
- Media buying & negotiation
- Reporting & optimization
No. 03 — Creative
Creative &
Brand Strategy
The ideas, messages, visuals, and stories that turn brands into memorable experiences.
- Brand strategy & positioning
- Campaign concepts
- Visual identity & guidelines
- Creative direction
- Copywriting & tone of voice
- Content strategy
- Motion graphics & animation
- Pitch decks & presentation design
OTTO — The Standard
Creating Moments. Building Brands.
Strategy and emotion, engineered into experiences people remember — and brands the region trusts.
Selected Work
Experience Built Under Pressure.
Our track record combines government-level precision, corporate brand standards, and premium audience experiences across the UAE and GCC.
Government & International Protocol
COP28 Dubai
National Ceremony
UAE National Day
Destination Activation
Hatta Winter Festival
Corporate & Culture
Aramco & Ithra
The Moments
Where the Work Comes Alive.
Unscripted frames from the floor — events, activations & brand moments delivered across the UAE & GCC.
Founder-Led Delivery
Founder-Led Means Senior-Led.
Every project is personally shaped, reviewed, and guided by the people accountable for the outcome. No layers. No diluted briefs. No junior hand-offs on critical decisions.
No. 01 — Co-Founder
Ahmed Simary
Events & Operations Director
Ahmed brings 13+ years of event, operations, and project delivery experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the wider GCC. His work spans government ceremonies, mega-events, VIP protocol, corporate activations, exhibitions, and high-pressure live environments.
He has contributed to landmark platforms including COP28 Dubai, UAE National Day, Hatta Winter Festival, Aramco, Ithra, ADNOC, Emaar, and major cultural and corporate programs across the region.
Core Strengths
Government protocol · Mega-event operations · VIP logistics · Supplier networks · Technical production · Budget & stakeholder control
No. 02 — Co-Founder
Bassant El Behery
Creative & Media Director
Bassant brings a strong background in media, content, creative direction, public relations, and digital production. Her experience spans cultural, technology, design, and public-facing platforms including Arab Hope Makers, GITEX Global, Sharjah Biennial, Dubai Design Week, and Global Village.
She leads the creative and communication layer of OTTO, shaping concepts, narratives, content direction, campaign messaging, and brand storytelling.
Core Strengths
Creative direction · Media production · PR · Content strategy · Digital campaigns · Brand storytelling
The Future
Where OTTO Is Going Next.
Beyond the event floor — intelligent production, data-led experiences, and a brand built to be remembered. The same standard, pointed forward.
Clients & Sectors
Trusted by Brands That Demand Standards.
Government institutions, global corporations, cultural authorities, and premium brands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.
Aramco
Emaar
ADNOC
Expo 2020
Formula 1
UNESCO
UNDP
Porsche
Abu Dhabi Government
Majid Al Futtaim
DAMAC
DCT
Siemens
HP
Microsoft
GITEX Global
ADNEC
ADIO
DMTEA
DGEW
AMJT
IBAT
Dubai Airshow
Dubai Press Club
AD Airports
Sheikh Zayed Festival
MELT Middle East
BEYOND Dev.
Riyadh Book Fair
AD Science Festival
Abrahamic Family House
Arab Hope Makers
Sharjah Biennial
Dubai Design Week
Dubai Global Village
Oman Clean Energy
Saudi Culture & Tourism
Abu Dhabi Culture
Arab Youth Center
RTA Dubai
Government
Ministries, national authorities, tourism boards, cultural entities.
Corporate
Regional HQs, multinationals, banking, energy, professional services.
Luxury
Hospitality, automotive, lifestyle, real estate, and fashion.
International
UN agencies, global forums, diplomatic and cultural institutions.
Technology
Tech brands, startups, smart city projects, innovation hubs.
Media
Broadcast, editorial, festivals, design weeks, cultural programs.
Credentials
Planning a campaign, launch, event, or brand experience?
Share the brief. We will help shape the concept, define the right approach, and build a clear proposal around your timeline, audience, and objectives.
Get in Touch
Let's Build the Next Brand Moment.
Whether you are planning a corporate event, regional campaign, media launch, brand activation, or full creative rollout — OTTO can support from strategy to execution.
"We exist at the intersection of strategy and emotion — where great ideas become powerful experiences."
Location
Building 7A
Dubai Design District
Dubai, UAE