• Emiratis and expatriates alike found their way through alleys of books at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, while parents were seen pushing prams with one hand and dragging a trolley full of books with the other.
    Emiratis and expatriates alike found their way through alleys of books at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, while parents were seen pushing prams with one hand and dragging a trolley full of books with the other.
  • The fair runs at Adnec from 9am to 10pm until May 3.
    The fair runs at Adnec from 9am to 10pm until May 3.
  • A man glances at a book at the fair.
    A man glances at a book at the fair.
  • The fair, being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until May 3, has attracted booksellers from all over the world.
    The fair, being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until May 3, has attracted booksellers from all over the world.
  • Booksellers from around the world have once again made the emirate their home for the week.
    Booksellers from around the world have once again made the emirate their home for the week.
  • Artist Fadi Fayad gets to work in the illustrators corner during the first day of the Abu Dhabi book fair.
    Artist Fadi Fayad gets to work in the illustrators corner during the first day of the Abu Dhabi book fair.
  • The Abu Dhabi Media stall at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
    The Abu Dhabi Media stall at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
  • Emiratis and expatriates alike found their way through alleys of books at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, while parents were seen pushing prams with one hand and dragging a trolley full of books with the other.
    Emiratis and expatriates alike found their way through alleys of books at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, while parents were seen pushing prams with one hand and dragging a trolley full of books with the other.

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair gets under way - in pictures

Jake Badger

April 27, 2016

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The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair began its 26th chapter yesterday with Emiratis and expatriates alike leafing through the thousands of books available. Photos: Christopher Pike

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