Is your TBR as tall as you? It’s about to get taller
Clear your calendars and your bookshelves, readers. The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale is heading back to Dubai once again, bringing thousands of titles from just Dhs2.
Deemed the biggest book sale in the world, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will return to its home at Sound Stages in Dubai Studio City. The sale will run from Thursday, February 26, to Sunday, March 8, 2026.
It typically runs from morning (around 10am) until midnight, giving the workforce time to swing by, though timings for this edition are yet to be confirmed. The good news, though, is that it will run over Ramadan, so you know what to do with your shorter working hours.
The once-annual event was in Dubai just late last year, but due to its high popularity with readers – not just in Dubai, but across the UAE – it is now a biannual event.
But only hosting in Dubai wasn’t enough. The sale has since expanded to Sharjah and Ajman, giving readers across the other emirates even more chances to stock their shelves.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, it’s free to enter.
Is this your first time hearing about the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale?
It’s a book sale that features a million books starting from as low as Dhs2.
Expect plenty of English and Arabic titles (and more), with endless options for both kids and adults. From historical fiction and photography books to romance and thrillers, it’s all spread across the massive space. You’ll even spot titles from the bestseller list.
It’s a sale that takes place around the world in 15 countries and over 47 different cities.
Its main goal? To make books affordable and accessible so everyone can read. According to the Big Bad Wolf, ‘Books are a right, not a privilege…’
If you’re visiting the sale for the first time, here are some great tips offered by the Big Bad Wolf himself.
See you there!
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