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Best Bookshops in Dubai
You get three votes. Spend them on the bookshops you'd send a friend to. The order moves with every vote.- 0 votes
- 40 nominees
- Bookshops · Dubai
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C1–Carrefour0.0%0 votes
BK2–Books Kinokuniya0.0%0 votes
3–Virgin Mobile0.0%0 votes
C4–Centrepoint0.0%0 votes
5–Day to Day0.0%0 votes
6–THE SIX Board Game Cafe0.0%0 votes
7–BookHero0.0%0 votes
GB8–Grand Barsha Department Store0.0%0 votes
AB9–Almuna Bookshop0.0%0 votes
10–DESCO0.0%0 votes
GB12–Goyals Books and Beyond0.0%0 votes
BB13–Borders Bookstore0.0%0 votes
14–The Little Things - Bluewaters0.0%0 votes
15–Jashanmal0.0%0 votes
16–Borders0.0%0 votes
17–THAT Concept Store0.0%0 votes
AB18–Archies Bookshop0.0%0 votes
D19–Darussalam0.0%0 votes
20–Daiso Japan0.0%0 votes
CC21–Culture & Co French Bookstore0.0%0 votes
HP22–House of Prose Bookstore0.0%0 votes
SC23–Speedy Comics ME0.0%0 votes
BW24–Book World Trading (Used and New Books)0.0%0 votes
25–Magrudy's0.0%0 votes
26–Al Madina Al Arabeya Bookshop0.0%0 votes
Ay27–Al yaqeen stationery0.0%0 votes
28–Dubai Library Distributors0.0%0 votes
29–Atlantis Mall0.0%0 votes
30–Al Furqan BookShop0.0%0 votes
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Best Bookshops in Dubai
This ranking highlights bookshops in Dubai, showcasing popular spots across the city. It helps visitors and locals find places to browse and buy books. The list is based on public votes, offering a simple way to compare options and discover where to spend time reading or shopping for books.
How we rank
The best bookshops in Dubai are chosen by people, not by a panel. Anyone can back up to three places on a ballot, and the list is ordered by the votes they receive. Counts are votes, not stars or reviews. Places are nominated by readers and by BEST OF; a place we already hold is never added twice.
Frequently asked questions
How is the best bookshops in Dubai decided?
The best bookshops in Dubai are chosen by people, not by a panel. Anyone can back up to three places on a ballot, and the list is ordered by the votes they receive. Counts are votes, not stars or reviews. Places are nominated by readers and by BEST OF; a place we already hold is never added twice.
Which bookshops are on the list?
40 bookshops are nominated in Dubai, including DESCO, The Little Things - Bluewaters, Bookends - Platform for Pre-Loved Books | Buy Second Hand Old Books, Books Kinokuniya and Centrepoint. They are spread across Dubai, Mall of the Emirates and Palm Jumeirah (Photography Studio) and other areas.
Can I add a bookshop that is missing?
Yes. Use the nominate box on this page. It searches our catalogue first, so a place we already hold is not added twice.
What should I look for in bookshops in Dubai?
Look for variety in stock, comfortable seating, and quiet spaces. Check if the shop offers events or local authors. Consider how easy it is to find the shop and whether it feels welcoming for both casual visits and deeper exploration.