Book Club & Events

Welcome to Booqland’s Club & Events! Even if we’re just getting started, we’re excited to bring readers together to share. Stay tuned as we grow our community of book lovers!

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Whether you're into meet-ups over coffee or large festivals that celebrate storytelling, there’s something here for every reader. Let’s read, connect, and explore together!

  1. Mark your calendar for these major events and plan visits with family or friends!
  2. Stay tuned as we will share updates, via our social media accounts.

Major Book Festivals & Events in the UAE (2025)

Events Dates (2025) Location Highlights
Sharjah Literature Festival Jan17–21 University City Hall Square, Sharjah

Launch of inaugural festival celebrating Emirati literature with workshops (calligraphy, storytelling), panel talks, poetry, live performances, food trucks, and exhibitions. slf.thaqafa.gov.ae+1
Sharjah Children's Reading Festival Apr 23–May 4 Expo Centre Sharjah

Over 1,000 activities including creative workshops, theatrical performances, manga drawing, robotics, storytelling, global children's authors, plus the “Reader of the Century” platform. Property FinderDXB News NetworkBoothSquare.
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature February (annual) Habtoor Palace, Dubai

A high-profile international literature festival featuring global authors, panel discussions, book signings, and cultural performances. Wikipedia.
Sharjah International Book Fair Nov 6–17 Expo Centre Sharjah

One of the world’s largest book fairs with thousands of exhibitors, hundreds of cultural events, workshops, talks, and book signings. Wikipediasba.gov.ae.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (Likely Nov) Abu Dhabi (venue TBD)

 A platform for publishers, agents, cultural bodies, book rights professionals—rich in professional and cultural programming Wikipedia.