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The Bookshop Atlas

Bookshops in the United Arab Emirates

78 independent bookshops in 8 towns.

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Towns and cities, A–Z

Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.

Towns and cities

Finding bookshops in the United Arab Emirates

How many bookshops are listed in the United Arab Emirates?

The Atlas currently lists 78 active bookshops across 8 towns and cities in the United Arab Emirates. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.

Can I find secondhand bookshops in the United Arab Emirates?

No current listings are categorised as selling secondhand books. Some shops may carry used stock without that detail being recorded. Check the individual listings or suggest a missing shop.

Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?

The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.

Can I add a shop or correct a listing?

Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.

Suggest a shop

Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit