Participation Terms & Conditions


The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair exhibits products of the book trade from all over the world and particularly the Arab World.

It showcases the world of books and serves to promote the sale of books and rights within the international book trade.

It is organised by Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre – Department Culture & Tourism Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 2380 Abu Dhabi, UAE (“the Organiser”).

These terms and conditions apply to all applications made by prospective Exhibitors and form part of the stand application upon the Organiser’s acceptance of the application. By submitting an application to the Organiser, the prospective Exhibitor agrees to be bound by the provisions contained herein.

1.1 The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025 (“the Fair”) is scheduled to take place from 26 April to 5 May 2025. Opening hours are from 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day.

1.2

Registrations to participate must be made in writing using the form supplied by the Organiser (“Registration Application for 2025”). The completed form must be returned to the Organiser by 24 January 2025 (“Deadline”) at the latest.

1.3 The exhibition halls will be accessible to exhibitors beginning at 08:00 AM on 25 April 2025, for the purpose of arranging exhibits. Custom-built stands are the only exception to the requirement for written authorisation from the Organiser for an earlier set-up.

1.4

The set-up and decoration of the stands must be completed by 06:00 PM on Friday, 25 April 2025 and the stands must be manned during the Fair’s opening hours (see 1.1). The exhibits must be on display for the entire duration of the Fair.

1.5

The Organiser reserves the right to re-allocate stands that have not yet been set up by 05:00 PM on 25 April 2025. Stand rental fees that have already been paid are not eligible for reimbursement.

1.6

The delivery of packing materials, the packing away of exhibits, and the clearing of stands are not permitted before the official conclusion of the Fair. Breakdown is prohibited prior to 10:00 PM on 05 May 2025.