Al Ain Book Festival is a celebration of culture and creativity in the city of Al Ain, bringing together a variety of events and activities across several locations. The city comes alive with experiences for all ages, creating joyful moments for families through art, books, and music.
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The Festival presents a cultural programme held at Qasr Al Muwaiji and several Majalis and Educational institutions across Al Ain, offering a series of sessions that celebrate heritage, empower youth, and address community issues. These sessions serve as a platform that brings together members of the community, from senior citizens to youth and children, strengthening connections across the community. Through this meaningful exchange, social values are reinforced, and positive principles are nurtured to help build a united and collaborative community. The sessions are organized in collaboration with various government institutions and Majalis Abu Dhabi – Al Ain.
Since 2025 has been declared the “Year of the Community,” the programme’s fourth edition shines a spotlight on Al Ain’s poets and celebrates the city’s rich poetic heritage. It includes eight poetry sessions at Qasr Al Muwaiji, showing how poetry has always been part of everyday life, with more than 30 poets taking part.
The main stage at the Festival’s venue, at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, hosts a series of performances held throughout the Festival days. The programme includes scientific and theatrical shows, entertaining competitions, and meetings with talented children, in addition to book reading sessions offering a rich variety of activities for all family members. The Alpha Corner features a selection of interactive workshops designed for children and young people aged 5 to 14, covering themes that combine art, science, technology, and literature in an engaging and creative learning environment. As part of the festival’s commitment to expanding its partnerships with educational institutions, a number of sessions are also organised in schools and universities under our “Educational Roadshow” initiative, aiming to promote the festival’s message of celebrating culture and fostering knowledge and creativity.
The Flavourful Nights programme launches for the first time at the Al Ain Book Festival, adding a lively and interactive dimension to the Festival. The programme features live cooking shows in a kitchen, where creativity meets passion, offering visitors an enjoyable experience that blends entertainment with learning. It also aims to showcase local talents from Al Ain and highlight the richness and diversity of Emirati cuisine, creating a platform that celebrates innovation, culture, and community connection.
The programme presents a series of musical performances that bring a lively and vibrant atmosphere to Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, alongside visual art installations spread throughout the venue and an immersive interactive experience that adds a creative and artistic touch, reflecting the harmony between art and space.
At Al Ain Square, the Al Ain Book Festival comes alive with a rich programme for children, young people, and families. From school theatre performances and roaming musical shows to story readings...
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For the first time, Majalis Abu Dhabi - Al Ain City, hosts a series of cultural sessions in collaboration with the Al Ain Book Festival...
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In collaboration with the UAEU, the Al Ain Book Festival organises a series of educational sessions under the initiative “On the Path of Knowledge”...
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In collaboration with the HCT, the Al Ain Book Festival organises a series of educational sessions under the initiative “On the Path of Knowledge”...
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In collaboration with the Liwa University, the Al Ain Book Festival organises a series of educational sessions under the initiative “On the Path of Knowledge”...
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In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi University, the Al Ain Book Festival organises a series of educational sessions under the initiative “On the Path of Knowledge”...
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Reconnect with your passion for knowledge and the joy of reading during the Al Ain Book Festival 2025 through Khazanat Al Kutub at Kanad Hospital...
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Qasr Al Muwaiji hosts the Cultural Programme alongside the “Poetry Nights: The Sung Word” during the Al Ain Book Festival...
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Reconnect with your passion for knowledge and the joy of reading during the Al Ain Book Festival 2025 through Khazanat Al Kutub at Al Foah Mall...
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Reconnect with your passion for knowledge and the joy of reading during the Al Ain Book Festival 2025 through Khazanat Al Kutub at Barari Outlet Mall...
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