The Al Ain Book Festival 2024 provides a variety of programmes for all family members through 5 main pillars that support its mission of building a reading generation connected to the heritage and authentic values of the Emirati society, appreciating the pioneers of culture, knowledge, and arts, empowering youth, and consolidating the Al Ain city's prominent position.
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A collection of insightful seminars, discussions, and poetry events with a wide range of topics covered, most important of which are sustainability, building up children's development, and youth empowerment. It presents inspiring tales of female volunteers, encourages innovation, and discusses samples in children's literature, novel creativity, and other fields, in addition to special day events, including group marches and workshops held in honour of World Children's Day.
In celebration of the figures of Nabati poetry and their legacy of timeless sung poems that have become famous locally and in the Arab World over the past few decades, and for the second year in a row, the Al Ain Book Festival dedicates a full programme to honouring poets of the sung poems from Al Ain and beyond, whose sung poems are well-known among various segments of society.
The programme includes everything related to children's and youth's culture and raising the next generation, as well as activities that excite them, contribute to their growth, and develop their skills within a diverse entertaining and educational framework.
The 15th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival concludes with a concert that takes the audience on an artistic journey that blends the fragrance of tradition with the splendour of creativity. The "Arab Choir" presents the concert, which includes a collection of immortal poems by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as well as a distinguished performance of the most well-known Arabic songs.
We welcome you to Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, where you will wander among the exhibitors' stands, where all branches of knowledge are at your hands. We offer many activities and events for the whole family, and school visits are also welcome.
Enjoy the outdoors, watching art performances from around the world, and participating in art workshops, and other diverse activities.
Al Jahili Fort, one of the largest forts in the United Arab Emirates, was built in the late 19th century by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa the First, both as a symbol of power and as a royal summer residence. The original fort consisted of a square fortified enclosure and a distinctive four-story circular tower.
As part of the strategic partnership between the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and the United Arab Emirates University, the university opens its halls for many sessions of the Festival’s cultural programme, Tackling multiple topics such as novels, children's literature, cinema, and others.
Opened in 2016, Zayed Central Library is the largest public library in Al Ain.
The library hosts The First ‘Kanz Al Jeel Award’ Ceremony as well as specialized workshops.
Al Ain Mall, a shopping and leisure destination in Al Ain, first opened in 2001. It quickly became an integral part of Al Ain's identity and daily life, as well as a shopping and entertainment destination.
Al Ain Mall, which spans more than 2,500,000 square feet, houses 350 world-renowned shops as well as 60 restaurants and cafes.
Located in the heart of the community of Zakher in Al Ain, Makhani Zakher Shopping Centre serves the residents of Al Ain. The 20,000 square meters of shopping space is managed by the Makani Malls. Replete with dozens of retail stores and fun activities, the mall promises serving the community with facilities such as a cinema, kids’ entertainment, a food court, restaurants and relaxing coffee shops. It also features products in fashion, footwear, accessories, perfumes, and spas for children, men, and women.
Located in the Al Yahar area, Aliah Mall is designed to provide a shopping experience that goes beyond just buying goods - it is a place to relax and explore. The mall houses a range of brands from fashion stores, supermarkets, restaurants, entertainment and service areas such as: Alain coop Supermarket, McDonald's, Adventure Land kids entertainment area, Dubai Islamic Bank.
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