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McDonald’s has officially painted the UAE’s bustling streets with a fiery glow, signaling the triumphant return of a fan favorite through an outdoor campaign that is as impossible to ignore as the spice itself.

The creative concept campaign is based on a strong color contrast of sunset shades of orange and yellow that ultimately highlight the die-cut design of the McSpicy. The utilization of large horizontal banners on bridges claims the horizon, thus becoming the first and last thing the driver sees when moving through the urban area.

What distinguishes this campaign from ordinary promotional activities is its innovative approach that utilizes the design of die-cut banners to break out of the usual rectangular frame. As seen on some bridges in the most frequented areas, the design does not just feature the images of the sandwich, but makes it look like it is a part of the structure, with its sesame seed bun and crispy lettuce sticking out over the upper side of the bridge banner. This gives an illusion of popping out, adding more dynamics to the metal structure and making it look real. The linguistic part is also balanced, as bold English typography contrasts the elegant Arabic script on the opposite side of the billboard to create the message "McSpicy is back."

Each element has been designed with sensory satisfaction in mind, whether it is the shine of the bread or the single red chili pepper that lies at the bottom of the sandwich as a reminder of its fiery contents. Even the "Limited Time" logo is incorporated without adding any unnecessary visual elements. Through the combination of the giant cutouts and the sleek, impactful layout, McDonald’s has successfully created an interactive experience out of the ordinary journey of the daily commute, proving that there are some times when the best thing to do is step outside the box.

The new campaign took off on the UAE’s Digital Screens, hoardings, uni-poles, lampposts, and bridge billboards in the third week of April.