Get ready book lovers, the world’s largest floating book fair is coming to Dubai next week!
MV Logos Hope – The World’s Largest Floating Book Fair
The MV Logos Hope, which has been sailing around the world, has returned to the UAE after almost 10 years and is currently docked in Ras Al Khaimah. The ship has already welcomed eager bibliophiles aboard to trawl through shelves and piles of books since April 11. And for those of you who can’t make it to Ras Al Khaimah, don’t worry – the book fair will be running until April 16 before heading to other parts of the country.
MV Logos Hope In Dubai!
But wait, it gets even better! The MV Logos Hope promises not only a massive haul of new titles but also a host of cultural performances. And for those of you in Dubai, get excited because the ship will be opening its gangways from April 18 to 23. If you’re in Abu Dhabi, don’t fret – the ship will be docking there on May 17 and staying until June 4.
Ticket Price & More
Tickets are priced at a reasonable AED 15 and can be bought on-site. But who operates this magnificent ship, you ask? GBA Ships, an international, charitable organisation registered in Germany, is responsible for bringing the book fair to our shores. And since 1970, the organisation has welcomed over 49 million visitors in over 150 countries and territories around the world. How amazing is that?
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The MV Logos Hope had just completed a successful run on its first-ever visit to Basra, Iraq, where it spread knowledge and cheer to over 90,000 book lovers. And for the ship, its crew, and volunteers from around the world, the goal is not only to offer books at low prices, but “to share knowledge, help and hope in every port we visit”. So come aboard the MV Logos Hope and discover a world of literature, culture, and knowledge. We’ll see you there!
