Top 10 bookshops in Dubai UAE for 2024 with our updated list. Find the best places to explore literature, buy books, and indulge in reading experiences.

Top 10 Bookshops in Dubai UAE

1.MyBooktopia

Booktopia is an Independent family-run Bookstore with a passion for the written word and an experience of over 25 years in the book industry. Booktopia is our first book venture in the UAE and from the beginning, the focus was to create a community based business where “Books” are the Heroes and “Reading Books” the vision.”

Address: H&M – First Floor, Dubai Festival City Mall, Next to – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 11 pm

Phone: +971 54 996 4677

Google Map- https://g.co/kgs/joMXjy4

Email:sales@mybooktopia.com

Website: https://mybooktopia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybooktopiauae/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mybooktopia

2.BookHero – Oasis Mall, Dubai

“BookHero at Oasis Mall, Dubai, is your go-to destination for an enriching reading experience at unbeatable prices. Offering a wide selection of brand new and pre-loved books across various genres, our unique store invites readers to explore their love for reading without breaking the bank, with prices primarily at AED 10-20. Dive into our ongoing Free Educational Book Swap project, tailored exclusively for educational books, fostering a community of learning and sharing. Discover the joy of reading and contribute to a cycle of knowledge and accessibility, right in the heart of Dubai.”

Address: Oasis Centre, Basement Level 1,Near 2nd Interchange – Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm

Updated by this business 8 weeks ago

Phone: +971 50 788 7025

Google Map Location- https://g.co/kgs/7xPYQgB

Website: https://bookhero.ae/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookhero/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JjsAkf-viLcoy3_Cct6ng

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookHeroUAE

3.Goyals Books and Beyond – Bur Dubai

“Goyals Books and Beyond started in 1992 is a pioneer in K-12 Education in the UAE and the GCC region. Through its vast network of retail showrooms across UAE, it serves more than 150,000 students yearly. Our Products Includes: ✔ School Textbooks ✔ Guides & Reference Books ✔ Fictional Books and reading material for all age groups ✔ Art & Craft Material for Children ✔ School Stationery Items ✔ Exercise Notebooks ✔ Office Stationery Items We have school supplies for: 🔹 GEMS Asian Schools 🔹 JSS School 🔹 Habitat Group of Schools 🔹 Springdales School 🔹 Amity Schools 🔹 Leaders School 🔹 Global Indian School and many other CBSE, ICSE and International schools across UAE. For amazing offers visit our Book store or website.”

Address: Sheikh Hashim Building G Floor, Shop no. 1 & 2 – opp. Mini Punjab Restaurant – Bur Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 9:30 pm

Phone: +971 56 522 5468

Website: https://goyalsonlinebooks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goyalbooksuae/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/goyalbooksuae

4.Book World Trading (Used and New Books)

Shop offering a huge selection of English second-hand books, magazines and comics to buy or rent.”Selling and Buyback of our Books @ 50% Credit on Thousands of Books upon Return back in Good condition. Please ask for special offers on selected fiction and educational books. 04 3491914 & 04 3967924.”

Address: Shop # 5 and 6 10/4 (333-1020) Al Bada – Al Satwa – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 9:30 pm

Phone: +971 4 349 1914

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DubaiBooks

Website- https://bookworlduae.com/

5.House of Prose Bookstore

At House of prose bookstore, we provide our loyal shoppers with a broad assortment of ever-changing inventory. The only thing that remains the same is our low prices. We also have helpful sales associates who are happy to assist you in finding the right book at the right price . They also help to ensure that your donation or sales process is satisfactory.

Contact us for all of your buying, selling or donating needs.

Website:  https://www.houseofprose.ae/

Google Map- https://g.co/kgs/sVzWJMb

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofproseuae/

6.Bookworm

Bookworm – Dubai’s first wholly independent children’s bookshop is a true home-grown business. It was founded some 22 years ago by business partners Simon Cory-Wright and Ruth Kiernan, both parents and avid readers. Passion for literature and storytelling – shared with our colleagues and customers alike, has grown into a wonderful community that’s fostered through both our nation-wide School Book Fairs and in both our Spinneys Umm Suqueim and Meadows Souk branches.

Address: Spinneys – Al Wasl Rd – Al Safa – Umm Suqeim – Al Safa 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 9 pm

Phone: +971 4 394 5770

Website: https://bookworm.ae/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookwormdubai/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookwormdubai/

7.Magrudy’s

Being a family-run business with the needs of the local community always in mind, our books are complemented by a wide range of cards, toys, stationery, and arts & crafts materials suitable for all ages, as well as school uniforms sold through our Jumeirah and Al-Ittihad Branches. We also actively work to encourage reading among nationals and residents alike, running books clubs for adults and children, inviting authors for signings, and working closely with local schools to promote reading as a path to knowledge.

Address: 26RH+MVG – Motor City – Green Community Motor City – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm

Phone: +971 4 344 4193

Website: https://www.magrudy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magrudys/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magrudy-enterprises-llc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magrudys

8.BOOKTOPIA Dubai Festival Plaza

“Complete Book Store for all age groups from Youngest to Adults Baby and Toddlers books,paperback books , board books, Touch and feel books, fiction ,non fiction, Novels, language, Dictionary available Both English and Arabic books for all age available it is Run by professional , She is a avid reader and called Book Lady of UAE”

Address: Festival plaza – Jebel ali – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm

Phone: +971 54 996 4672

Website: https://mybooktopia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybooktopiauae/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mybooktopia

9.Bookends – Online Platform for Pre-Loved Books | Buy Second Hand Old Books Online

“Bookends is an online marketplace for buying and selling pre-loved books (used books) with shipping all over the UAE. Discover a wide variety of second hand books at the most affordable prices. We update our lists every day to ensure you have enough choices in any language, genre, and quality.”

Website: https://bookends.ae

10.DC Books

“DC Books is one of the largest publishers in India with more than 15,000 own titles, 45 retail stores and 46 years heritage in the industry. DC Books made our debut in UAE in 2008 through participation in Sharjah international Book Fair (SIBF) and became one of the organizers involved in sourcing renowned international authors, organizing various author sessions, book launches etc. DC Books participates in all major Book fairs and literature events in UAE.”

Address: 2B St – Al Karama – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Hours: 

Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm

Updated by others 4 weeks ago

Phone: +971 4 354 8448

Website: https://www.dcbooks.com/dubai

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcbooks/

Email: dcbooksdubai@dcbooks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbooks

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/

11.Kinokuniya Dubai

Kinokuniya, a renowned international bookshop chain from Japan, established AsianBasis Commerce DMCC in UAE as the online retail arm of Books Kinokuniya group.AsianBasis Commerce DMCC has taken over the control and operations of BookWeb Dubai, UAE, Kinokuniya’s online bookshop, from Kinokuniya Book Stores of Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Dubai Branch) with effect from 31st August 2015. This is to enable greater resources, more services, networking and facilities to serve existing BookWeb members. The company’s obligations to you remain unchanged and our level of service to you is expected to be enhanced at no additional cost.

Google Map- https://g.co/kgs/ixF4vP6

Phone: +971 4 434 0111

Website- https://uae.kinokuniya.com/