Big Bad Wolf is in it’s 16th year now and guess which emirate in UAE it’s coming to this time? Yep, none other than Ajman! So, the smallest of our seven emirates scored a big win by hosting the Big Bad Wolf for the first time ever. The Big Bad Wolf Fair in Ajman will kick off on Thursday, 25 September, running until Sunday, 5 October – yep, 11 days of diving into some amazing reads! Bookworms, consider your weekend sorted! Want to know more about the exact location, timings, genre and price of books on sale at the Big Bad Wolf? Read on to find out more!
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Big Bad Wolf Fair In Ajman – Venue & Timings
The Big Bad Wolf exhibition will take place at Youth X Hub, Ajman. The entry doors to the 11-day fair will be open daily from 10AM to 9PM. If you’re a student in Ajman or if you happen to live in Ajman, you’d already be familiar with Youth X Hub. This is the go-to place for those who want to do some amount of studying, surfing, researching and then go, grab a cup of coffee (they have a cafe on the ground floor!). For the unitiated Youth X Hub is located on Al Sufya Road, opposite to Musharraf Park (not to be confused with Dubai’s Mushrif Park).
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Is The Entry To The Big Bad Wolf In Ajman Free?
Yes, it is totally free! And guess what, you may even get a chance to win AED 150 vouchers to spend at the Big Bad Wolf Fair if you follow their Insta handle and tag your friends under the post on the Big Bad Wolf’s insta page!
Why It Is A Must-Visit

Well, for starters it’s the world’s biggest sale. And this time around it’s offering us:
- Over 250,000 Titles, including global best-sellers, timeless classics and children’s favourites
- Books across multiple genres
- Sale of upto 90% off
- Books for as low as AED 2
- New imported English books
- The perfect chance to upgrade our libraries
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, in collaboration with the Office of Special Educational Affairs in Ajman and the Ajman Youth Centre, this fair is not to be missed!
A Sneak Peek At Some Of The Book Prices At The Big Bad Wolf Fair In Ajman
Yup, before the fair starts, you can preview some of the crowd favourite books and their prices here:
- Beautiful World, Where Are You? (Sally Rooney) – Available for AED 40, Original Price: AED 103
- Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill) : Available for AED 27, Original Price: AD 65
- Talking To Strangers (Malcolm Gladwell) – Available for AED 49, Original Price: AED 116
- Iron Flame (Rebecca Yarros) – Available for AED 50, Original Price: AED: 109
- My First 500 Words – Kids’ Book – Available for AED 18, Original Price: AED 33
How To Check The Price Of Your Book At The Book Fair
At The Big Bad Wolf Fair, each book comes with a Paw Tag Number. All you got to do is pick up your favourite book and refer to the Price List displayed around the hall to match the Paw Tag Number with its price.
So round up your crew, clear the group chat drama, and head to the Big Bad Wolf Fair in Ajman. Make this weekend all about a literary binge with a side of fun.
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