{"id":53785,"date":"2026-05-07T09:17:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=53785"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:24:09","slug":"doha-international-book-fair-dates-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/doha-international-book-fair-dates-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling All Book Lovers: Doha International Book Fair is Almost Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>May\u2019s looking great for book lovers in Qatar! <strong>Doha International Book Fair is back<\/strong> at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), and it&#8217;s the perfect chance to explore new books and enjoy family activities. Save the dates and plan ahead: the 35th edition of the event will take place on <strong>May 14-23<\/strong>, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you&#8217;ll find <strong>over 515 publishing houses from 36 countries<\/strong>. It\u2019s a paradise for anyone looking to <strong>dive into fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and regional works<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also get a chance to meet authors and attend book launches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Doha-International-Book-Fair_qna.org_.qa_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Doha-International-Book-Fair_qna.org_.qa_.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Doha-International-Book-Fair_qna.org_.qa_-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Doha-International-Book-Fair_qna.org_.qa_-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what else you can look forward to at Doha International Book Fair 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children&#8217;s zone<\/strong> with children&#8217;s book publishers and educational resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative workshops<\/strong> and activities like drawing classes, doll-making, and storytelling sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artistic workshops<\/strong>: arts and crafts sessions, drawing, and art writing classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel discussions and lectures<\/strong> celebrating global heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital innovation<\/strong> where you can explore the latest in publishing technology, cognitive media, and e-books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to explore the world of books and creativity! Safe to say, with Doha International Book Fair 2026, your plans are set for this week in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Ideas for a Fun Family Day in Doha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a fantastic day out ? Try Desert Falls Water &amp; Adventure Park with 19 attractions and 30 slides, or visit Meryal Waterpark, Qatar&#8217;s newest and largest, featuring 53 slides. Or&#8230; why not check out both and compare the fun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 md:gap-6 lg:gap-7\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/desert-falls-water-adventure-park?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/desert_falls_water_adventure_park_2025_mar_05_2026_apr_11_hilton_salwa_beach_resort_desert_falls_water_adventure_park_97673-full-en1773750571.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/desert-falls-water-adventure-park?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park\"> Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> QAR\u00a0195.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/meryal-waterpark-entry-ticket?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/meryal_waterpark_2024_aug_07_meryal_water_park_93758-full-en1722862621.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Meryal Waterpark Entry Ticket\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/doha.platinumlist.net\/qar\/event-tickets\/meryal-waterpark-entry-ticket?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Meryal Waterpark Entry Ticket\"> Meryal Waterpark Entry Ticket <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> QAR\u00a0230.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in Doha: a <strong>new family destination <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/dohas-new-family-destination-is-open-dugong-adventure-world-has-games-rides-and-a-pet-zone\/\">Dugong Adventure World is now open<\/a><\/strong>, and it has games, rides, and a pet zone. Looking ahead to summer fun? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/minecraft-adventure-coming-in-doha\/\">Minecraft Experience is coming to life<\/a> at DECC<\/strong> soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May\u2019s looking great for book lovers in Qatar! Doha International Book Fair is back at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), and it&#8217;s the perfect chance to explore new books and enjoy family activities. Save the dates and plan ahead: the 35th edition of the event will take place on May 14-23, 2026. 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