Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is an annual ten-day book fair in Abu Dhabi, with the 36th edition held from 24 April to 3 May 2027.
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About the day
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is run by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi. The 2024 edition at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) welcomed 1,350 publishers from 90 countries.
The fair was extended to ten days from the 2025 edition. The Centre has set dates in advance to 2030: 24 April to 3 May 2027, 22 April to 1 May 2028, 28 April to 7 May 2029 and 27 April to 6 May 2030.
The 35th edition, first planned for April 2026, was moved to 13 to 18 September 2026.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 24 April to 3 May 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | 22 April to 1 May 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2029 | 28 April to 7 May 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Confirmed by the organiser |
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Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Publishing
- Bookselling
- Education
- Libraries
- Translation services
- Printing
- Media
- Children's products
Where this information comes from
- Gulf News: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair dates announced until 2030
- Abu Dhabi Media Office: 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to take place in September
- Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ALC extends the fair to 10 days from 2025
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