Dubai is home to a variety of bookstores that cater to all kinds of readers, offering everything from bestsellers and academic texts to rare editions and children’s books. Here’s a detailed look at some of the top bookstores in Dubai:
1. Books Kinokuniya
Located in The Dubai Mall, Books Kinokuniya is the largest bookstore in Dubai, spanning 68,000 square feet. It offers an extensive collection of over half a million publications in various languages, including English, Arabic, French, German, and Chinese. The store caters to all age groups and genres, and also stocks magazines, Manga, and music.- Location: The Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Burj Khalifa
- Highlights: Huge selection, international languages, magazines, and Manga
- Website: Books Kinokuniya
2. Borders
Borders offers a cozy and comprehensive book shopping experience with several locations, including Dubai Festival City and Mall of the Emirates. The store features a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, bestsellers, and children’s books, along with stationery and exclusive signed editions.- Location: Various locations including Dubai Festival City
- Highlights: Wide range of genres, stationery, signed editions, and gift sets
- Website: Borders
3. Magrudy's
Magrudy's is a well-known bookstore chain in Dubai, offering a diverse selection of books for all ages. The stores are designed to be family-friendly and provide a welcoming environment for book lovers. Magrudy's also hosts author events and book signings.- Location: Various locations including Jumeirah and Ibn Battuta Mall
- Highlights: Family-friendly, author events, and educational resources
- Website: Magrudy's
4. BookHero
BookHero offers an innovative approach to book selling with both new and pre-loved books available at affordable prices, often under AED 20. They operate on an honesty system at their unmanned locations, where customers pay what they feel is appropriate. BookHero also engages in community initiatives like book swaps and donations.- Location: Various unmanned locations around Dubai
- Highlights: Affordable books, community initiatives, honesty system
- Website: BookHero
5. House of Prose
House of Prose is a unique second-hand bookstore with locations in Jumeirah Plaza and Dubai Garden Centre. Known for its charm and extensive collection of pre-loved books, it offers a cozy and nostalgic shopping experience.- Location: Jumeirah Plaza and Dubai Garden Centre
- Highlights: Second-hand books, cozy ambiance, and rare finds
- Website: House of Prose
6. Al Munna Bookshop LLC
Al Munna Bookshop offers a vast selection of books, including fiction, non-fiction, bestsellers, academic texts, and children’s books. They also provide stationery, exclusive signed editions, and rare manuscripts. The store is known for its exceptional customer service and knowledgeable staff.- Location: Al Mussallah Road, Al Raffa, Al Fahidi
- Highlights: Diverse selection, exceptional service, rare books
- Website: Al Munna Bookshop