The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) is the beating heart of the publishing industry in the Middle East and North Africa. Each year, literary professionals from around the world pour into twelve state-of-the-art exhibition halls, and Abu Dhabi becomes the centre of the global marketplace for rights negotiations, licensing deals and more.

Not just a hub for the publishing trade in the region, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is also a huge annual literary celebration, drawing over 150,000 visitors in 2019. Book lovers, tech enthusiasts and other curious members of the public come to enjoy dynamic sessions with world-renowned speakers. There are cutting-edge demonstrations from tech leaders, showstopping musical performances and much more.

The Fair also proudly champions the UAE's rich heritage, introducing legions of visitors to the region’s cultural and literary treasures, through exclusive seminars and spellbinding shows.

At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021, for the first time ever, the Fair will be transformed into a hybrid virtual event. Tune in online to a range of exclusive sessions and discussions. And if you’re in Abu Dhabi, pop in and pick up an exciting new title from our huge selection of books.