5 Reasons Why This Slick New Library In Dubai Will Be Every Bookworm’s Go-To
5 Reasons Why This Slick New Library In Dubai Will Be Every Bookworm’s Go-To
Costing a staggering AED1 BILLION, The Mohammed bin Rashid Library includes nine specialised libraries, over 1 million print and digital books, and more than 6 million research articles, across 7 floors. The library officially opened its doors to the public on Thursday, 16 June 2022. WHOOP!
If you’ve yet to visit the stunning landmark that is this ‘open book’ library, here are a couple of reasons why it may be your next favourite hangout
1. Entry is free to the public – for both locals and tourists
FYI, tickets just need to be reserved ahead of time!
2. There’s nine different libraries
Yep. According to a feature by CNN shared by Dubai Media Office, “The facility is home to nine separate libraries, dedicated to everything from media and the arts to business titles, international periodicals, maps and atlases, books for children and young adults, and a collection of precious archival treasures.”
3. It’s a good spot to get your work done for school, uni or even your job
After all, the library’s entire atmosphere is the best way to inspire one to get things done.
4. There are rare manuscripts and first-edition books displayed in the library’s ‘exhibition space’ on the 7th floor
…which makes for a good place to walk around and take in the beauty of this center or to show it around to any of your visiting friends and families.
5. With more than 1.1 million print and digital books available in the facility, bookworms will never want to leave
An escape that will cost you nothing!
6. There’s a café
So don’t you worry about your caffeine kick because you can always walk right over to this one!
How to visit:
Located on Dubai Creek in Al Jaddaf, entry is free for all to visit this stunning library, but you just need to reserve your visit in advance.Â
The library is open from Monday to Saturday between 9am-9pm, and Fridays from 2pm-9pm and is closed on Sundays.
