Friendship remains a surprisingly understudied topic, particularly in non-Western contexts, even less so concerning the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. Furthermore, when investigated, there has been little attention given to how friendships are articulated with space and the urban fabric. Little to nothing is known about the specific dynamics of friendship in urban settings like Cairo. This research proposal focusses on the way in which friendships are physically and symbolically embedded in the urban environment of Cairo. It seeks to explore friendship relations and the various factors that influence its formation, maintenance, and navigation—in a city marked by stark socioeconomic inequalities, diverse cultural norms, and a complex physical layout. The research will not only delve into the practices and performances of friendship but also the discourses surrounding it. Specifically, it will investigate how friendships in Cairo develop and evolve, examining various emotional and financial expectations. Additionally, the study will explore the shared spaces and leisure activities where friendships are nurtured, shedding light on how spaces—both public and private—impact these relationships. By focusing on these "landscapes of friendship," this research aims to understand the ways in which Cairo's urban fabric, as a site of (non-) elective social commitments, influences the dynamics of friendship, both in terms of physical spaces and the practices that emerge within them.