Dubai, UAE: Al-Futtaim Toyota, in partnership with Memac Ogilvy, has launched a disruptive campaign called “It’s the Land Cruiser in You.” This campaign taps into the desire of drivers who want the off-road experience but are currently driving less adventurous vehicles.

The campaign was inspired by a simple observation: many cars in the UAE are often parked in unconventional ways. While some might see it as a bad habit, Al-Futtaim Toyota recognized it as a sign of something deeper. These cars belong to drivers with an untapped adventurous spirit—Land Cruiser enthusiasts at heart, stuck in vehicles not built for off-roading. This was a subconscious call for the thrill of adventure, and so, Al-Futtaim Toyota decided to answer their call. 

To bring this idea to life, these cars, adventurously parked, were captured in real-time. By showcasing the potential Toyota enthusiasts, the campaign invites these drivers to trade in their current cars for a vehicle that better matches their adventurous spirit—a certified pre-owned Toyota Land Cruiser.

Commenting on the campaign, Saad Abdullah, General Manager of Marketing and Communications for Al-Futtaim Toyota, said, “We’ve all come across those less-than-perfectly parked cars in the UAE, but with ‘It’s the Land Cruiser in You,’ we wanted to address this in a truly unique manner. By using this opportunity to showcase that these drivers might not even realize they’re ready for a Land Cruiser, we’re offering them an opportunity to elevate their driving experience and truly embrace their adventurous side.”

Credits:

Client: Al- Futtaim Lexus

  • Jacques Brent- Managing Director Al-Futtaim Toyota & Lexus 
  • Katib Belkhodja – Managing Director- Al-Futtaim Customer Centricity 
  • Saad Abdullah – General Manager, Marketing, Al-Futtaim Toyota & Lexus 
  • Roxanne Magbanua – General Manager, Al-Futtaim COE Marketing 
  • Assaad Chehade- Senior Marketing Manager, Al-Futtaim Toyota 
  • Mazen Saab- Marketing Manager, Al-Futtaim Toyota

Agency: Memac Ogilvy

  • Moemen Metwally – Creative Director
  • Leomerish Leyco – Senior Art Director
  • Diego Fernandes – Senior Copywriter
  • Taha Khan – Copywriter
  • Andre Souza – Senior Visualizer
  • Hussein Krayem – Head of Content & Production
  • Juan Encarnado – Senior Content Creator
  • Kevin Kurian – Business Director
  • Alaa Nour – Account Director
  • Ashleigh Morgan – Account Director
  • Haya Dajani- Account Manager
  • Himanshi Kashyap- Account Manager
  • Amna Ashraf- Senior Account Executive
  • Karl El Hitti- Head of Social
  • Ahmed Nour- Social Account Director
  • Beverney Shane- Senior Social Account Manager
  • Shadi Kharmacho- Head of Arabic
  • Jaison George- Studio Manager
  • Haitham AbiOrm- Senior Layout Designer

Photographer: 

  • Daniel Botezatu

Media: Gambit

  • Tony Sigdwick- Account Director
  • Maryam Bouraoui- Junior Account Manager