From January 29 to February 3, the InterContinental Dubai Festival City hotel will host the Emirates Airline Literature Festival with a rich six-day program filled with unforgettable stories, deep dialogues, and engaging events. The event offers a unique opportunity for book lovers, young writers, and connoisseurs of culture.
- ***"Start your journey into the world of writing"*** On the first two days of the event, January 29 and 30, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, spend time in the masterclass "Beginning to Write: A Writers' Retreat" under the guidance of publisher, former journalist, and author of the book on self-discovery Harriet Griffin. Gain the ability to turn ideas into reality, develop plots, enhance your writing skills, and discover your unique style.
- ***"Discover the worlds of poetry"*** On January 30 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, you are invited to the evening "Verses from the Void," where you can enjoy poetry from local and international poets under the starry sky and golden dunes.
- ***"Funny moments with Greg Heffley in 'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid'"*** On January 31, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, get ready for the presentation of the 19th book by Jeff Kinney from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Visitors will enjoy amusing stories from Heffley's life and participate in a contest on stage.
- ***"A Cheerful Night with the Tips"*** On February 1, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at the event "Ready Without Experience," unconventional information about life, love, and careers will be presented. Artist Danabel Gutiérrez will host American writer Matthew Oskarabar and British actress Alisssenn Steadm in an upcoming mixed and informative session.
- ***"Unveil the Power of Novels"*** On February 2 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, contemporary novels will be discussed in two sessions featuring authors Abdulkrazak Gurnah and Chingiz Aitmatov. Guests will later hear from renowned American-Indian novelist Abraham Verghese and Australian writer Pip Williams about the possibility of uncovering forgotten voices through rich historical contexts.
