{"id":50839,"date":"2026-01-21T12:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=50839"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:16:12","slug":"everything-you-can-explore-at-al-dhafra-book-festival-2026-dates-details-and-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/everything-you-can-explore-at-al-dhafra-book-festival-2026-dates-details-and-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Can Explore at Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026: Dates, Details, and Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s a place in Abu Dhabi where literature, culture, and food come together: the <strong>Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026<\/strong>! This January, dive into a world of books, interactive sessions, and unique cultural experiences. At this edition, you can explore new authors, immerse yourself in engaging activities, and enjoy an unforgettable cultural journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to the Public Park in Madinat Zayed before January 25, and immerse yourself in a world of books. With <strong>over 55,000 titles<\/strong> from 110 local publishing houses, you&#8217;ll find plenty to discover. Meet local authors, enjoy live poetry nights, and participate in interactive sessions where the audience helps decide how stories unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you\u2019d expect at a book event is cooking sessions, but that\u2019s exactly what the Al Dhafra Book Festival offers with its <strong>\u201cFlavourful Nights.\u201d<\/strong> Watch <strong>chefs prepare dishes<\/strong> like Butter Chicken with Rice, Egyptian Meshaltet, and Tempura Sushi live.<\/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\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_618756894_18529179376066298_5429644253361861313_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_618756894_18529179376066298_5429644253361861313_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_618756894_18529179376066298_5429644253361861313_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_618756894_18529179376066298_5429644253361861313_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_618756894_18529179376066298_5429644253361861313_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SaveClip.App_618756894_18529179376066298_5429644253361861313_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the entire calendar of events, including literature and cooking sessions, along with their dates and timings here: <a href=\"https:\/\/adbookfair.com\/en\/adbf\/programs\"><strong>https:\/\/adbookfair.com\/en\/adbf\/programs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a visit? Here\u2019s what you need to know about Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Public Park, Madinat Zayed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: until January 25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timing<\/strong>: 9 AM to 1 PM | 5 PM to 10 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a unique way to spend time with family or friends, be sure to check it out before it wraps up. And if you&#8217;re a book lover, here&#8217;s another great news: <strong>Amazon has recently <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/amazon-launches-digital-arabic-library-with-38000-books-online\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"50819\">launched Digital Arabic Library<\/a><\/strong> where you can find more than 38,000 titles in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates and events happening in the UAE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d17897.65835573221!2d53.711464801887395!3d23.625569773916688!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3e6767e1b7d34df7%3A0x4264b89083110dc1!2sThe%20Public%20Park!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sfr!4v1768990915368!5m2!1sen!2sfr\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a place in Abu Dhabi where literature, culture, and food come together: the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026! 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