Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.

Writer, author and poet synonymous with UAE heritage; best known for rewriting hundreds of Read More

Aditi Belame Kumar is the author of Humr An-Na'am, Treasure of the DesertRead More

Record-breaking British adventurer, author, speaker, business coach, documentary presenter and Read More

First female Emirati spoken word artist and slam poet.Read More

Dr Ahmed Al Shoaibi is currently an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Interim Read More

Novelist, poet, screenwriter and author of the 2014 IPAF-winning 'Frankenstein in Baghdad', Read More

Founder of Jamalon.com, an Amman-based online book retailer, delivers over 10 million Arabic Read More

Celebrated illustrator best known for his work on the Oxford Reading Tree series, Read with Read More

Award-winning author of several hard-hitting books on race in Britain; known as the Bard of BrixtonRead More

One of the world's most prolific and popular authors; creator of 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Read More

Social Media Consultant who works with companies in London, Dubai, & Singapore to help brands & Read More

British-Emirati filmmaker, director and producer who is credited as the director of the first Read More

Ali Sparkes began her writing career as a journalist before moving onto writing and performing Read More

World-renowned biographer whose subjects have included Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and Princess Read More

Critically-acclaimed Ukrainian author of 'Death and the Penguin', 'The Milkman in the Night' Read More

Much-loved writer-cartoonist and comedy scriptwriter best known for writing HBO's 'Veep' and Read More

American science fiction writer and author of The Martian which was turned into a major motion Read More

Best-known for the Alex Rider young adult series, 'Foyle's War', two Sherlock Holmes novels and Read More

Born in 1934 in South Africa, Arun Gandhi is the grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mohandas Read More

One of Britain's most admired poets and current UK Poet Laureate, best known for the Read More

A Palestinian-Canadian reporter, speaker, author of the Confessions of a War Child trilogy, and Read More

Author and comedy writer, best known for the book series 'Young Bond' and 'The Enemy' and TV Read More

Books Publisher at Motivate PublishingRead More

Author of bestsellers 'Tiny Beautiful Things', 'Brave Enough' and her memoir 'Wild', which was Read More

Bestselling Indian author of 'Five Point Someone', '2 States', and most recently, 'One Indian Read More

Claudia Roden is a food writer. She writes about the foods of the Middle East, North Africa and Read More

Craig Glenday is the Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records (GWR) and has published 13 books Read More

Comedian, actor and author of internationally bestselling children's books including 'The Read More

Writer, translator and broadcaster; her novels include 'The Chair' and 'The Frightened'Read More

Rhodes Scholar and 20 year old author of Galagolia, the first Emirati fantasy novel in English.Read More

A Muslim spiritual teacher, facilitator and transformational coach, who authored, The Art of Read More

Children's book illustrator and author; one half of the book collaborating duo Ardagh and ElwickRead More

Sundanese-American Poet and activist who won the 2015 Individual World Poetry Slam championship.Read More

Irish author of children's books, and former primary school teacher, best known for being the Read More

Artist specialising in Islamic art, author of 'Islamic Geometric Design', which was hailed as Read More

Respected historian and author of the highly regarded 'The Arabs: A History' and 'The Fall of Read More

Emirati scholar and writer specializing in Arabic Literature and Heritage who has published Read More

Hailing from York, Fiona Mozley is best known for her novel Elmet which has been shortlisted Read More

Actor, TV broadcaster and producer and author of over 20 books for children, including the Read More

Respected and award-winning business speaker, columnist and author of nearly 20 bestsellersRead More

Retired professional footballer and humanitarian who takes part in a number of philanthropic causesRead More

Co-creator of the award-winning 'Locke & Key' series; has also illustrated the 'Adventures of Read More

A Psychotherapist and Counsellor with nearly 24 years of business, management and consultancy Read More

Cartoonist and children's author best known for his 'Julius Zebra' books and his comics 'Gary's Read More

Researcher and Historian, for the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and author of Voice of Read More

Publishing Director of Gollancz, Orion Books' science-fiction, fantasy and horror armRead More

Award-winning poet of several collections including 'I is a Long-Memoried Woman' and 'Picasso, Read More

Writer, translator and teacher; co-director of the Chichester writing festivalRead More

Award-winning illustrator best -known for 'Giraffes Can't Dance', the Tom and Millie series and Read More

Author of 'The Sunshine Kid', UK Poetry Slam Champion, known for his wordplay and rhymesRead More

Hatoon al-Fassi is a Saudi historian specialising in women’s history. She is a professor at Read More

Hawaa Mohamed Ahli is a wife, a mother and a model employee of the Dubai General Directorate of Read More

Hind Shoufani is a Palestinian filmmaker and writer, currently based between Beirut, Dubai and Read More

Author of over 100 books for children between the ages of 5 and 9; author of the sequel to Read More

Lawyer, poet, and writer, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel, Between Two Wives.Read More

Emirati author of 'The Teaching of Love'; Content Media Director at the National Media CouncilRead More

Much-awarded novelist and poet, whose works include the IPAF-shortlisted 'Time of White Horses' Read More

Poet, artist and documentary film-maker awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry; her Read More

Creator of unforgettable characters from Tracy Beaker to Opal Plumstead; the UK's most prolific Read More

Emirati writer and publisher; founder of Kuttab publishing and the host of the TV show Halaqat Read More

Respected broadcaster best known for her 40 years of work for BBC TV and Radio, including Read More

Runner-up at the 2016 Montegrappa Writing Prize; her first book is 'When I Wake Up'Read More

Bestselling horror writer, best known for his novel 'Heart-Shaped Box' and the comic series Read More

Award-winning playwright, poet, short-story and children's writer best known for his poem, Read More

Award-winning canadian animator, writer and illustrator of children's books, including the Hat Read More

British writer and illustrator who has created enduring picture books such as The Tiger Who Read More

One half of Richard & Judy, and co-founder of Richard & Judy's Book Club; author of ‘Eloise’ Read More

Author of more than a dozen children's books, including the acclaimed 'The Leopard Boy' and Read More

Film animal trainer, best known for her work on 'The Dark Knight' and the first two Harry Read More

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017 for 'Home Fire'; her acclaimed novels include 'Burnt Read More

Pilipino-American author of Heart of Miracles, which documents Jone’s journey around the world Read More

Winner of the 2016 Montegrappa Writing Prize; her debut novel, 'The Good Mother', was published Read More

Renowned British reporter and author of non-fiction including 'The Kindness of Strangers', Read More

Author, broadcaster and playwright; best known for her Languedoc Trilogy including 'Labyrinth', Read More

Writer-illustrator of 'Bear and Duck' and 'Too Many Carrots', and most recently, 'The Runaway Egg'Read More

Celebrity chef and author of nearly 40 coobooks who popularised Chinese cooking around the worldRead More

Kuwaiti poet and organiser of several poetry festival in Kuwait and the greater Gulf regionRead More

Khaled Khalifa is an award-winning Syrian novelist, screenwriter and poet. His books include In Read More

Emirati modernist poet, film producer and co-founder of the Emirati Writers' UnionRead More

Khamis Matar Alketbi is an Emirati poet. He is a member of the Poetry Media Center and in 2017 Read More

26-year-old poet, painter and author of bestselling children's book 'The Girl of Ink & Stars'Read More

Poetry Editor for the Drum Literary Magazine and award-winning poet of 'Visiting Indira Read More

Award-winning children's illustrator most famous for 'Winnie the Witch' and 'The Sir Scallywag Read More

Explosive performance poet and current chancellor of Manchester University; was the official Read More

Photographer, adventurer and author of award-winning books about his experience walking the Read More

Author of financial thrillers for adults, most recently 'Ark Storm'; also writes books for Read More

Band that gives classic and obscure poems new voice by putting them to musicRead More

Top literary agent who has launched the careers of many bestselling authors, including Festival Read More

Author, poet, screenplay writer; her Beetle series of books for children have been critically Read More

Youtuber, writer and journalist covering arts, culture and entertainment for publications Read More

Curry queen, recognised as the foremost authority on Indian food; authored several bestselling Read More

Novelist and short-story writer; her novel 'Umbilical Cord' was shortlisted for the Read More

Emirati author and illustrator of several children's picture books in Arabic including the Read More

An accomplished Syrian violinist and active supporter of the UNHCR who has dedicated herself to Read More

Crime writer best known for his detective Tom Thorne series; has also written children's Read More

Award-winning author of over 30 bestselling fiction, nonfiction and children's books including Read More

Commercial pilot and award-winning author of 'Skyfaring', where he shares his irrepressible Read More

Marwa Obaid Rashid Al Aqroubi is president of the UAEBBY Executive Board, which fosters a Read More

Accomplished poet and first place winner of the Poetry Competition held by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Read More

CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and one of the leading experts in global Read More

Melissa Hemsley is one half of the Hemsleys, the culinary sisters whose food business, Hemsley Read More

Mike Lewis is the found and CEO of When to Jump, a community featuring the ideas, stories, and Read More

British-Indian cookbook writer who innovates classic Indian recipes to create lighter, Read More

Chief Business Officer for Google , entrepreneur and author of 'Solve for Happy', an algorithm Read More

Mohammad Rabie is an editor at Al-Karma Publishers and an award-winning Egyptian writer.Read More

Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai.Read More

Mohammed Ahmed Al Hebsi is an Emirati poet, novelist and historical researcherRead More

Mohammed Al Mubarak is a Bahraini poet and journalist. He represented Bahrain in the third Read More

2017 IPAF-winning author of 'A Small Death'; writer of a comprehensive study on the motives Read More

Award-winning author of children's and young adult books with a strong focus on children with Read More

Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for Read More

Acclaimed Iraqi author whose novels 'Dates on my Fingers', and 'The President's Gardens' were Read More

Businesswoman, philanthropist, and columnist who serves as Chair and member of numerous Read More

Omani screenwriter and director of award-winning short films 'Niqab' and 'Cholo'Read More

Nadia Al Najjar is an Emirati author who has written two novels, Manfa Al-Thakira, and Mada’en Read More

Internationally bestselling author of books based in her homeland of Afghanistan and feature Read More

Neel Kumar is founder of Dubai based film production company, Akela, and is currently working Read More

Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the American University of Sharjah, author of more than Read More

Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of science-fiction and fantasy, including the Binti Read More

Novelist, journalist and poet whose books centre on Arabian women; her novels 'Despite Read More

Author of the Ajwan Trilogy and founder of Makhtoota 5229, the first Emirati publishing house Read More

Award-winning Emirati filmmaker of 'Rain, Sky and Dust', 'Nearby Sky' and writer of 'Angels of Read More

UAE Ambassador to Russia; initiated project to include more Arabic fiction in school curricula; Read More

Assistant Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi with an interest in literature that impacts cultures Read More

Peter Dale spent 25 years teaching Mathematics in Dubai College until his retirement in 2013. Read More

Internationally bestselling crime writer best known for his Roy Grace detective seriesRead More

Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author of over 100 books for children, including 'The Grunts'Read More

Dubai-based author of the award-winning children's books 'The Case of the Exploding Loo', 'The Read More

Dr. Rafia Ghubash is the first qualified psychiatrist in the UAE. She conducted pioneering Read More

Author and founding partner of Capital Management Advisors and has since its inception in 2002, Read More

Award-winning game scriptwriter and narrative designer, best known for the immensely popular Read More

One half of Richard & Judy, and co-founder of Richard & Judy's Book Club; authored three novels Read More

Novelist, historian, Arabist; author of 'The Arabian Nights: A Companion' and, more recently, Read More

Associate editor of the Observer; author of six novels and 'My Year Off', which recounts his Read More

Award-winning author and creator of best-loved UK characters Biff, Chip, Kipper, Floppy, among Read More

One of Britain’s most prolific and best-loved poets for both adults and children; he has been Read More

Peace ambassador, and children and young reader's authorRead More

Safia Al Shehi is a TV presenter, program presenter, author, voice over artist, and MC.Read More

Children's author and founding member of HUNNA writers' group. Her latest books are 'Sun Read More

Salha Obaid is an Emirati author of several books including The Postman of Happiness and The Read More

Author of over 60 books, many of which have been shortlisted for awards around the Middle EastRead More

Author of 'A Long Way Home' about tracking his long-lost family in India using Google Earth; Read More

Award-winning author of 'Varjak Paw', its sequel 'The Outlaw Varjak Paw' and the space Read More

Shahd Al Shammari is a Kuwaiti professor and author of the critically acclaimed Notes on the Flesh.Read More

Former lawyer and teacher turned fiction author; her bestselling suspense thrillers include 'A Read More

Former Under-Secretary General at the UN and current Member of Parliament in India; author of Read More

Architect, entrepreneur, editor, designer, artist, writer and philanthropist.Read More

Author of numerous poetry collections and novels, including 'Seeing Stars' and 'Walking Away'; Read More

Award winning American author of You Know When the Men Are Gone, and the Confusion of Languages.Read More

Acclaimed Icelandic novelist, poet and playwright; his novel 'The Blue Fox' won the Nordic Read More

Correspondent at Washington Post and author of the bestselling memoir, 'I Was Told to Come Alone'Read More

Educator instrumental in rebuilding the South Bronx through sustainable gardening and plantsRead More

Founder of SUSAN MEARS LITERARY AGENCYRead More

Award-winning author of over 50 books for children and young adults whose books are read in Read More

British diplomat based in the UAE; his bestselling book 'Naked Diplomacy: Power and Statecraft Read More

Ecologist and author of books for children including 'The River Singers' and The New Adventures Read More

CEO coach, speaker, advisor and author of 'Leadership Dubai Style' and' 10 tips for Leading in Read More

Radio and television comedian; author of numerous books including 'Round Ireland with a Read More

Award-winning illustrator of over 800 books including the immensely successful 'Horrid Henry' Read More

Journalist and author of children’s books including the award winning Arabian Nights, The Seven Read More

Illustrator, cartoonist and author of over 30 children's books; won the Etisalat Prize for Read More

Literary Agent, Editor, Author and International Speaker who founded WRITE | EDIT | PUBLISH.Read More

Historian and travel writer, best known for his critically acclaimed 'White Mughals' and Read More

Writer-illustrator whose works include 'A Little Secret', 'Dreams of a Thin Boy' and 'Bolqosh', Read More

Actor, director, author, illustrator and comic book artist; his award-winning comic strip Read More

Photographer, poet and author of award-winning contemporary Arabic novels 'The Book of the Read More

Award-winning author known as the queen of Icelandic crime fiction; author of the Thóra Read More

Producer, director and comic book writer; his 'Wayl' won Best Original Artwork at the inaugural Read More

Journalist, broadcaster, interpreter of the President of the UAE since 1968, Vice Chairman of Read More

Lebanese performance poet whose first collection, 'To Live in Autumn', won the Backwaters Read More