Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Abu Dhabi, the glittering capital of the UAE, with its grace, beauty, elegance, intellectual momentum and cultural and civilized presence, is geared up for the 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which will kick off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre next Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is an exceptional and unique cultural festival and one of the outstanding intellectual, civilized and cultural landmarks of Abu Dhabi, which typically belongs to its age and is going international confidently and efficiently.

The relationship between intellects, educated people, authors, innovators and publishers with Abu Dhabi is one of genuine loyalty that springs from the heart. They love Abu Dhabi truly and this fascinating city with its beauty and humanitarian depth exchanges love with them in recognition of their contribution, in acknowledgement of their innovations and in appreciation of their contributions and products.

With an overwhelming joy we are awaiting the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. In less than a week we will receive our dear guest, which has diverse activities and is seeing extensive participation from the most prominent Arab and international publishing houses. The 6-day fair features more than 100 cultural events and activities in which an elite group of authors, writers and poets will take part.

There is a hearty invitation to visit the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, whose new edition will host around 500,000 books that are rich in their ideas, depth, intellectual values and humanitarian prospects. We are hereby warmly invited to visit the fair and see the embrace of words and letters.