{"id":47237,"date":"2025-11-25T18:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=47237"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:40:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:40:12","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-emirates-litfest-2026-dates-sessions-and-best-selling-authors-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ultimate-guide-to-emirates-litfest-2026-dates-sessions-and-best-selling-authors-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Emirates LitFest 2026: Dates, Sessions and Best-Selling Authors in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s one event that book lovers across Dubai and the UAE eagerly await every year, it\u2019s <strong>Emirates LitFest<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong>. This beloved festival <strong>returns in January <\/strong>for its 18th edition. As usual, it will be held at InterContinental Dubai Festival City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival will take place from <strong>January 21 to 27, 2026<\/strong>. With a variety of events, workshops, and speakers, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. It&#8217;s the perfect way to spend your day, whether you&#8217;re a book lover, an aspiring writer, or a family looking for a fun and inspiring experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2224774653.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2224774653.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2224774653-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2224774653-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shutterstock_2224774653-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here are the <strong>details on the most anticipated events<\/strong> \u2013 from conversations with best-selling authors to wild chemistry experiments \u2013 so you can plan your outing in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emirates LitFest 2026: Authors and Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RF Kuang<\/strong>, the New York Times bestselling author of <em>Yellowface<\/em>, will be appearing at two sessions on <strong>January 23 and 24<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join <strong>conversations with<\/strong> <strong>Samantha Shannon<\/strong>, author of <em>The Bone Season<\/em> series, <strong>on January 24 and 25<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the <strong>secrets of adapting novels into animation with Curtis Jobling<\/strong>, writer of the <em>Wereworld<\/em> series,<strong> on January 25<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another appearance that both parents and kids will appreciate is <strong>Big Manny<\/strong>, TikTok\u2019s Education Creator of the Year. He will bring his <strong>high-energy science session to the festival on January 23<\/strong>. Known for turning chemistry into a thrilling adventure, the British-Jamaican educator will certainly lit the stage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Big-Manny.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for some unique experiences, <strong>Emirates LitFest 2026<\/strong> has just the right events for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asma Khan<\/strong>, London-based restaurateur and star of Netflix\u2019s <em>Chef\u2019s Table<\/em>, will treat her guests with a <strong>Business Breakfast on January 23<\/strong> and an exclusive <strong>dinner on January 24<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ruth Ware<\/strong> will host an <strong>exclusive masterclass on crime on January 25<\/strong>. She&#8217;s a crime writer behind &#8216;<em>The Woman in Cabin 10<\/em>,&#8217; adapted into a Netflix thriller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the highlights this year is a <strong>special VIP panel on January 21, celebrating &#8216;<em>Life Taught Me<\/em>&#8216; by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum<\/strong>, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14920251906566.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14920251906566.jpeg 930w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14920251906566-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14920251906566-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14920251906566-150x75.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an easier experience at the festival, <strong>download Emirates LitFest app<\/strong>. It\u2019s the perfect tool with everything you need in one place \u2013 from the<strong> full schedule of events to special offers and the latest updates<\/strong>. You can plan your visit, set reminders for the sessions you want to attend, and explore over 200 events to find the ones that interest you most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emirates LitFest 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience for book lovers, aspiring writers, and families, so make sure not to miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for more things to do in Dubai this January, check out other major events like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/hero-dubai-desert-classic-2026-your-guide-to-the-ultimate-golf-tournament-and-family-fun\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46976\">Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ministry-of-sound-35-dubai-the-party-of-the-year-hits-dubai-on-january-31-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46146\">Ministry of Sound 35<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/till-lindemann-returns-to-the-stage-meine-welt-tour-hits-dubai-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46107\">Till Lindemann\u2019s concert<\/a><\/strong>, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/lany-in-dubai-2026-soft-world-tour-coming-to-coca-cola-arena\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"44289\">LANY concert<\/a><\/strong>. The city has a lot to offer, so pick your activities based on what you enjoy most!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more news and event announcements. There\u2019s always something happening in Dubai!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one event that book lovers across Dubai and the UAE eagerly await every year, it\u2019s Emirates LitFest 2026. This beloved festival returns in January for its 18th edition. As usual, it will be held at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. The festival will take place from January 21 to 27, 2026. 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