{"id":50592,"date":"2026-01-13T09:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=50592"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:53:10","slug":"sharjah-international-book-fair-will-move-to-a-new-permanent-location-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/sharjah-international-book-fair-will-move-to-a-new-permanent-location-in-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharjah International Book Fair will Move to a New Permanent Location in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here\u2019s some news that will make any book lover\u2019s heart race! <strong>Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is about to get a new permanent home<\/strong> in the heart of the emirate. If you\u2019ve been planning to visit this huge event, <strong>in 2027<\/strong>, it\u2019ll be at a brand-new venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction is already underway, and the project is expected to cost AED 500 million. The new venue will give the fair a dedicated space and help it grow even bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s<strong> located along the Emirates-Al Dhaid-Khorfakkan road network<\/strong>, one of the city&#8217;s key transport routes. This makes it easy to get to the fair, whether you\u2019re coming from Sharjah or anywhere else in the UAE.<\/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\/04\/shutterstock_2437228969.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2437228969.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2437228969-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2437228969-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2437228969-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2025, SIBF celebrated its 44th edition<\/strong>. After moving to its new home, the event will continue to host author talks, festivals, and cultural activities for visitors from all over the world. And of course, visitors can expect even more celebrity speakers. Last year, actor Will Smith was invited as a guest speaker, setting the bar high for future editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the new venue for the book fair, Sharjah has other projects in the works. Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/district-11-in-sharjah-first-look-at-uaes-smart-business-and-lifestyle-hub-designed-by-ai\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45690\">District 11<\/a>, a futuristic AI-designed business hub<\/strong>, and the <strong>newly renovated <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/first-look-at-al-estiqlal-square-in-sharjah-independence-monument-restored-mosque-and-new-features\/\">Al Estiqlal Square<\/a><\/strong>, which now features the Independence Monument and a restored mosque. The city is changing fast, and there&#8217;s a lot more to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates and events happening in Sharjah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s some news that will make any book lover\u2019s heart race! Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is about to get a new permanent home in the heart of the emirate. If you\u2019ve been planning to visit this huge event, in 2027, it\u2019ll be at a brand-new venue. 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