Are you someone who considers yourself a bibliophile? If your answer is yes, then you are going to be pleased to know that the Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature is returning for its 2025 edition. Happening this January, we are here with all there is to know about the upcoming fiesta that’s perfect for book lovers in the UAE.
Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature Returns In January
The Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature returns on January 29 for its 17th edition. Commonly known as the Emirates Literature Festival, this edition will be taking place for six days and will be happening till February 3, 2025. Returning to its home at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, this year will also include some best-selling authors from around the world.
From Abraham Verghese, who is the author of Cutting for Stone and The Tennis Partner to Hala Gorani, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, you can certainly expect some renowned names. You can also expect other popular names such as Jeff Kinney, Abdulrazak Gurnah, and Daniel Handler.
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What About The Events?
Coming to the events, some popular ones are making their way back to the literature festival. For instance, the fantastic Desert Stanza, will be marking its return. For those who aren’t aware, this is your chance to mingle with International authors, poets and even local names as you celebrate the written word. Not to mention, for families, there is something special happening over the weekend LitFest families. Besides a slew of entertainment options for young readers, you can also expect renowned names like Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips, who will share how to grow ingredients without a garden.
Moreover, there will also be conversations and panel discussions happening at the Emirates LitFest Stage. Moreover, for future writers, there will be several workshops that they can attend that will leave them inspired. As it happens, tickets are already up for grabs and start at AED425.
So, if all of these details sound perfect to you, don’t forget to attend this upcoming literary festival that will certainly appease your book-loving soul.
Where: InterContinental Dubai Festival City
When: January 29 – February 3
Cover Image Courtesy: emirateslitfest.com
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