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Home goods storeAl Safa, Dubai

A local home goods store in Dubai, Bookworm is Dubai’s first wholly independent children’s bookshop, founded 22 years ago by Simon Cory-Wright and Ruth Kiernan.shop locations About Us 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

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About Bookworm

Written by BEST OF from 8 checked facts · updated 4 Nov 2026

A local home goods store in Dubai, Bookworm is Dubai’s first wholly independent children’s bookshop, founded 22 years ago by Simon Cory-Wright and Ruth Kiernan. It offers a curated selection of books and gifts for all ages.

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LocationAl SafaBest forKids' books, Storytime, Reading enthusiastsLanguagesEnglish
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Kids' books
Storytime
Reading enthusiasts
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The restaurant takes bookings online.

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Their tagline is "shop locations About Us Bookworm - Dubai's first wholly independent children's bookshop is a true home-grown business."

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They have shop locations in Dubai, including Spinneys - Al Wasel Rd - Al Safa Second - Al Safa - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

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They are a home goods store.

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About Bookworm

Written by BEST OF from 8 checked facts · updated 4 Nov 2026

A local home goods store in Dubai, Bookworm is Dubai’s first wholly independent children’s bookshop, founded 22 years ago by Simon Cory-Wright and Ruth Kiernan. It offers a curated selection of books and gifts for all ages.

PEOPLE PICK IT FORKids' booksStorytimeReading enthusiasts

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FROM BOOKWORM.AEshop locations About Us 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

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FEATURESWhat does it have?Locally Owned

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