We would like to invite you to become a supporter and integral part of the Emirates Literature Foundation by signing up as a Foundation Friend.
The Emirates Literature Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation which supports and nurtures literature in the United Arab Emirates and the region through a programme of varied cultural initiatives. The Foundation is also the home of the award-winning Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
As a Foundation Friend, you can enjoy discounts, priority seating and exclusive benefits at all Foundation events and the Festival.
If you would like to purchase a Friends membership as a gift for a friend, please contact us at tickets@elfdubai.org to confirm their name, email address and phone number and add a personal message. Or else, why not treat them to a Gift Voucher?
Membership lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase. There are four types of membership.
Individual adult membership (One adult minimum age 18 years): AED 235 per year
Couples’ adult membership (Two adults; minimum age 18 years): AED 405 per year
Family membership (Two adults and two children under 18 years) : AED 575 per year
Individual Student (One student between 12-23 years ): AED 100 per year
Membership Benefits
- 10% off all ticket purchases
- Priority booking
- Foundation Friends Festival Lounge access
- Meet authors at the Festival’s Foundation Friends Lounge
- Reserved seating
- Newsletter and email updates
- Invitations to selected events
- 10% off selected Emirates Literature Foundation events and workshops
- 10% off Costa Coffee outlets in the UAE
- 10% off books at Magrudy’s**
- 30% off City Sightseeing Tours in Dubai***
- 20% off day packages at Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa Hotel
- 15% off Montegrappa merchandise****
Terms & Conditions
- *Reserved seating is limited; seats will be held until five minutes before doors close and are allocated on a first come first served basis
- All memberships are non-transferable
- The Emirates Literature Foundation reserves the right to amend or withdraw privileges and add benefits to the Foundation Friends membership and may close any or all levels of memberships at any time
- Foundation Friends lounge opening hours will be 9am to 9pm
- Foundation Friends lounge catering includes complimentary drinks only
- **Magrudy’s T & C:
- Not in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer
- Only applicable on book purchases
- ***City Sightseeing T & C:
- For the card holder only. Guests pay full price
- Valid FF membership card must be presented when buying the ticket
- Tickets cannot be transferred
- For hop-on/hop-off service and dhow cruise only
- Not in conjunction with any other offer
- Discount applicable exclusively at Montegrappa Emirates Towers Boutique or from Montegrappa.me
The information you share with us will be kept confidential at all times and not shared with any external parties.