Post by : Bianca Qureshi
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is back with a fresh season of its beloved Reading Box initiative, running from 28 October to 6 November 2025 at City Centre Mirdif. Over the past decade, Reading Box has grown into one of Dubai’s most anticipated cultural events, nurturing a love for reading among children and adults alike.
Launched in 2016 alongside the UAE Reading Law, the initiative supports the country’s National Literacy Strategy 2016–2026, aiming to instil a culture of reading, strengthen human capital, and foster literary creativity. This year’s programme aligns with Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy, emphasizing personal development and community engagement.
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Visitors to the 2025 season can expect an immersive experience with panel discussions, poetry evenings, and creative workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore different cultural disciplines and connect directly with Emirati and resident writers, poets, and intellectuals, enhancing both knowledge and skills.
Since its inception, Reading Box has welcomed over 33,000 participants, including nearly 2,000 students from 70 schools. The initiative has organized around 380 activities, from debates and workshops to cultural events, while distributing over 3,000 books. The programme has consistently received positive feedback, maintaining a 96% happiness index among attendees.
City Centre Mirdif has been the permanent home of Reading Box since 2019, following successful editions at The Dubai Mall, City Walk, and Dubai Festival City Mall. Each season reinforces Dubai Culture’s mission to position the emirate as a global cultural hub, a centre for creativity, and a place where literature and learning thrive.
As the 10th season unfolds, Reading Box continues to inspire new generations, encouraging families and students to embrace reading as a lifelong habit and contributing to a vibrant, knowledge-driven society.
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