The Festival Friends scheme was launched in 2010 as a way for dedicated Festivalgoers to support the ongoing development of the Festival. We have been working on an improved offer for Friends, based on your feedback from the 2010 Festival.

Membership lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase, and costs AED120 for single membership, AED180 for couples membership and AED240 for family membership.

Benefits

• 10% off all tickets: Enjoy a discount on your choice of events when you use your registered account to purchase tickets
• 7 days priority booking for you and your guests: Purchase tickets online before the general public and get first view of the Festival Programme
• Festival Friends Lounge: Where you can relax between sessions, with comfortable seating, tea, coffee and snacks, customer service staff to provide any assistance you may need, and a concierge service offering early entry to events
• NEW Exclusive members’ events: Special events at the Festival and throughout the year, including opportunities to meet visiting authors
• Regular Festival Updates: Including session previews, Festival Director’s picks, first look at new developments and the latest authors to sign up
• Calendar Updates: We will update you by email and SMS in the event of any programme changes