Need Bibliotherapy? Al Ain Book Festival is Happening on This Date

If you’re seeking a literary escape, mark your calendar: the Al Ain Book Festival is set to run from 24 to 30 November 2025, taking place primarily at Al Ain Square & Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. 

Presented by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), this year’s edition will also activate a range of cultural venues, including Al Muwaiji Palace, Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Zayed Central Library and Al Qattara Arts Centre, weaving books and arts into Al Ain’s heritage fabric. 

This immersive festival encompasses much more than book stalls — it’s a celebration of storytelling, culture, and creative arts. Visitors can expect author talks, book launches, performance sessions, interactive activities for all ages and the unique backdrop of Al Ain’s historic and cultural sites. The choice of venues underscores the festival’s aim to connect literature with place, heritage with creativity. 

Whether you’re a devoted reader, an aspiring writer, or simply someone seeking a refreshing cultural experience, the Al Ain Book Festival offers an ideal setting for bibliotherapy. With multiple sites across Al Ain activating simultaneously, plan to explore beyond the main square: wander into palace grounds, university spaces, library halls and art centres — each offering a distinct flavour of reading and discovery. In so doing, you’ll engage with a dynamic ecosystem of books, arts and heritage.