Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Watch this space! The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature will return to Dubai to reignite your passion for quality prose and verse.
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يُعد مهرجان طيران الإمارات للآداب أكبر تظاهرة ثقافية في الشرق الأوسط تحتفي بالكلمة المكتوبة والمقروءة. The largest celebration of the written and spoken word in the Middle East.

Looking back at LitFest 2026, we realized that the best stories weren’t just on the stages or the the sparkles in the re...
25/02/2026

Looking back at LitFest 2026, we realized that the best stories weren’t just on the stages or the the sparkles in the readers eyes.

It’s also behind the scenes with a team that loves working together and bringing the Festival alive.

These snapshots are more than just memories, they’re a testament to the magic of the 18th edition.

في ، نحن لا نجمع الكتب فقط، بل نجمع اللحظات. هذه الصور التي نشاركها معكم اليوم لهذا العام؛ لحظة تجلى فيها التواصل، والمعرفة، ودفء اللقاءات العفوية التي لا تتكرر.

For the first time at Emirates LitFest, adventurers stepped into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, choosing from six thri...
22/02/2026

For the first time at Emirates LitFest, adventurers stepped into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, choosing from six thrilling genres and shaping one-off campaigns where every decision changed the story.

From The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and The Train to Nothing to Conan Against Darkness, The Council of Thorns, Welcome to the Hellfire Club, and Granny’s Country Apple Pie, players rolled their dice, embraced the unknown, and brought epic quests, mysteries, and magical worlds to life.

The session spotlighted the visionaries redefining the UAE’s cultural and creative landscape, from artists and designers...
22/02/2026

The session spotlighted the visionaries redefining the UAE’s cultural and creative landscape, from artists and designers to innovators shaping the nation’s future.

Myrna Ayad, editor of +971, was in conversation with several of the featured Emirati talents, as they reflected on their personal journeys, creative inspirations, and the challenges of shaping an evolving cultural identity.

Vaseem Khan took audiences on a thrilling journey from post-Independence India to contemporary British intelligence, dra...
21/02/2026

Vaseem Khan took audiences on a thrilling journey from post-Independence India to contemporary British intelligence, drawing on his Malabar House mysteries and his ‘clever cosy’ spy series beginning with Quantum of Menace. He explored the end of the Raj, the legacy of James Bond, and the enduring allure of MI6 — bringing the enigmatic figure of Q vividly to life.

كان الخوف ظلّاً رافق الكتّاب في مسيرتهم، يختبر شجاعتهم ويصوغ ملامح نصوصهم؛ تارةً عائقاً، وتارةً دافعاً لاكتشاف أعماق جدي...
21/02/2026

كان الخوف ظلّاً رافق الكتّاب في مسيرتهم، يختبر شجاعتهم ويصوغ ملامح نصوصهم؛ تارةً عائقاً، وتارةً دافعاً لاكتشاف أعماق جديدة في الذات واللغة.

في هذه الجلسة، شاركت عائشة سلطان وليلى المطوع ومحمد سمير ندا تأملاتهم في هذا الصراع الدائم، متسائلين عمّا كانوا سيكتبون لو لم يكن الخوف حاضراً، وكيف أثّر في صوت الكاتب وحدود نصه.

In this session, Nizrana Farook, bestselling author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant and The Boy Who Met a Whale. Inspi...
21/02/2026

In this session, Nizrana Farook, bestselling author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant and The Boy Who Met a Whale. Inspired by her Sri Lankan heritage, she took families on a journey through mysterious islands and lush landscapes, sharing how she dreams up her fast-paced plots and fearless heroes.

في هذه الورشة متخصصة لتقييم مسودات رواياتهم مع جلال برجس، حيث تناولت الورشة الجوانب الإبداعية والفنية للنصوص، من بناء ال...
20/02/2026

في هذه الورشة متخصصة لتقييم مسودات رواياتهم مع جلال برجس، حيث تناولت الورشة الجوانب الإبداعية والفنية للنصوص، من بناء الشخصيات والحبكة إلى اللغة والإيقاع والسرد، مع نقاش حول سبل تطوير العمل وتحويله إلى رواية ناضجة تستحق النشر.

In this riveting conversation, Vaseem Khan, Ali AlShaali ​and Bettany Hughes explored cultural identity, history, and au...
20/02/2026

In this riveting conversation, Vaseem Khan, Ali AlShaali ​and Bettany Hughes explored cultural identity, history, and authorship in a powerful discussion on storytelling, truth, and the ethics of representation.

Paralympic star and Dubai resident Jessica Smith joined Emirati horse rider Fatima Al Bluoshi to share how female athlet...
20/02/2026

Paralympic star and Dubai resident Jessica Smith joined Emirati horse rider Fatima Al Bluoshi to share how female athletes are smashing expectations, raising the bar, and inspiring the next generation. A celebration of ambition, skill, and resilience — and a conversation that championed the future of sport in the Middle East.

Behavioural scientist Paul Dolan delved into how love and happiness intertwine, sharing what science reveals about build...
20/02/2026

Behavioural scientist Paul Dolan delved into how love and happiness intertwine, sharing what science reveals about building a good life.

From the oxytocin-fuelled rush of new romance to the quiet comfort of years spent together, we explored what truly keeps hearts and minds in sync.

Leading literary agents — Jemima Forrester of David Higham Associates, Meredith Miller of United Talent Agency, and Oli ...
17/02/2026

Leading literary agents — Jemima Forrester of David Higham Associates, Meredith Miller of United Talent Agency, and Oli Munson of A.M. Heath & Co — pulled back the curtain on what agents really look for, what to avoid, and how to make a manuscript stand out.

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Intercontinental/Dubai Festival City
Dubai
POBOX24506

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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