Sharjah Book Fair 2026 visitors can use free boat rides, daily buses from Dubai and Ajman, and additional free parking with shuttle connections to Expo Centre Sharjah from November 4 to 15.
SHARJAH: Visitors heading to Sharjah Book Fair 2026 can now plan their journeys more easily, with free boat transport, daily bus services from Dubai and Ajman, and additional parking facilities announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA).
The new transport arrangements will operate throughout the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, taking place from November 4 to 15, 2026, at Expo Centre Sharjah.
The services aim to improve accessibility for residents and visitors travelling from neighbouring emirates, offering alternatives to driving directly to the exhibition venue.
What are the bus timings from Dubai and Ajman?
Three daily bus services will connect Dubai and Ajman with the book fair.
Buses will depart from two designated locations:
- Dubai: Etisalat Metro Station
- Ajman: City Centre Ajman
Departure timings to Expo Centre Sharjah:
- 9:00 am
- 1:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
Return timings from Expo Centre Sharjah:
- 12:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
These services will operate daily throughout the exhibition, allowing visitors to plan morning, afternoon or evening trips.
Where can visitors take free boat rides?
For those looking for an alternative journey, the Sharjah Book Authority has arranged free daily boat transport from two stations:
- Sharjah Aquarium Station
- Al Qasba Station
The boats will transport visitors to the fair, providing a convenient option for residents and families travelling from these areas.
Specific boat departure timings have not been announced.
Where is free parking available?
Motorists attending Sharjah Book Fair 2026 will have access to additional free parking along the road extending from Expo Centre Sharjah towards the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Shuttle buses will transport visitors from these designated parking areas directly to the exhibition venue.
Visitors can also use Expo Centre Sharjah’s existing parking facilities, including its multi-storey car park.
How can motorists reach Expo Centre Sharjah?
Drivers travelling from within Sharjah can access the venue through Al Taawun Street or Corniche Street.
Those arriving via Al Ittihad Street can use the Al Taawun Tunnel interchange.
Visitors driving from Dubai can take the Al Nahda interchange towards Al Taawun Street before continuing along Corniche Street to Expo Centre Sharjah.
Impact to expect
The additional transport options could make Sharjah Book Fair 2026 more accessible for families, students and book lovers across the UAE. Free boat services, improved parking access and regular bus connections may also help reduce the pressure of visitor traffic around Expo Centre Sharjah during the 12-day event.
