Are you looking for the best bookstores in Abu Dhabi? Then search no more! Here is a full guide to the top five bookshops in Dhabi, and you will find all the details you need.
Jarir Bookstore:
Jarir is known to be one of the most long-standing and top bookstores in Abu Dhabi and in the UAE as a whole ! If you are looking for a bookshop that offers you a variety and assortment of book genres, of both Arabic and English books, make sure to visit Jarir Bookstore. Jarir Bookstore is also renowned for its own book editions, which are elusive to find elsewhere.
Customer experience at Jarir Bookshop:
Not only that, but Jarir is also known for making customers’ experiences enjoyable. They provide tables and seats in different areas of the bookstore to offer their customers a space where they can sit and read their books before purchasing them. In addition, the organization of the Jarir bookshop makes it easier for the customers to search for the book they want. For instance, the Arabic and English books are separated based on language and each section is categorized by genre. What’s more is, the customer service is very approachable and friendly, and you can find them in every corner, which makes it easy for customers to reach for help when needed.
Jarir bookshop’s slogan is “It’s not just a bookstore”, and this shows the versatility of the bookstore. It offers their customers more than books, they have stationary, art supplies, mobile phones, laptops and tablets, and school supplies.
Online and Offline Jarir Bookstore in Abu Dhabi:
There are two Jarir branches in Abu Dhabi, one inside the city located in Nation towers, Al Bateen and the other branch is outside the city in Dalma Mall, Mussafah.The bookstore’s website is also very easy to search for and navigate through. Although the online store works only in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, it can also be used to get to know more about the bookstore before visiting it.
Jarir Bookshop offers and membership:
To know more about their offers visit their page on Instagram @Jariruae and twitter @JarirUAE.
Location :
Dalma Mall – Ground Floor
Nation Towers – Ground Floor
Phone number :
Dalma Mall Branch : 02 552 7555
Nation Towers Branch : 02 673 3999
Working Hours :
9 AM – 10 PM (Except for Friday : 10AM – 11PM)
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Books R Us Bookstore:
Books R Us is a used book store in Abu Dhabi, which is what makes it so versatile. It offers used books from over 20 different genres from medical and school books to non-fiction thrillers and romance books. Books R Us even offers books in different languages including Arabic, English and Korean.
What Books R Us offers you:
You can come into this used bookstore in Abu Dhabi and surely find a book for almost any type of person from a grown adult that wants a self-help book to a teen that wants a romance novel, down to a baby that needs to learn the alphabet. Furthermore, some of the educational books they have were brought in by previous students from kindergarten to high school and even university students that can then be bought for current students. Their books are in decent condition, most even look new. In addition, they provide some recently published books as well as old books you would not find in most bookstores as they are probably outdated.
What caught my eye with Books R Us is that it is very affordable with prices ranging from 5 dirhams to 70 dirhams maximum. And you also have the option of buying a book and then returning it for a 50% refund, that can be used in the shop to buy another book.
Offline and online options:
Books R Us is definitely a store to visit if you love books and are looking for thrifted books with discounted/cheap prices. The store can be visited in its physical bookstore located in MBZ, Abu Dhabi or using their online store. They even provide delivery services to all seven emirates.
Location:
Mohammad bin Zayed city, ME 12. Books R us – Abu Dhabi
Phone number:
054 400 0685
Instagram:
@booksrus_bookshop
Email:
info@booksrus.ae
Website:
Working Hours:
11 AM – 9 PM (Except for Friday : 5 PM – 9 PM)
Kinokuniya Bookstore:
Kinokuniya is one of the biggest bookstores in the Middle East, offering 150,000 books in a range of different languages! It is a famous international bookstore chain originating from Japan that recently opened in Abu Dhabi around a year ago. The bookstore offers a never-ending stack of addictive books with thousands of popular and underground genres that will satisfy every bookworm’s taste.
A Bookworm’s Experience at Kinokuniya Bookstore:
Kinokuniya is famous for its amazing reputation around bookworms. Not only do they love this bookshop because it has a great selection of genres, but they also offer a “Kinokuniya Privilege Card” for frequent customers which allows them to get the best values and prices while purchasing their products.
Since the bookstore is very diverse in its genres, it is suitable for every age group. They range from children’s short stories, novels, cooking, traveling, foreign books and many more. The bookshop does not only offer a huge number of genres of books, but also a wide variety of products such as stationery items, art products, Manga, magazines, music CDs, and many more.
Kinokuniya bookstore also stays on trend with young adults and provides different trending books at the moment. You can find a “BookTok” section in every branch which offers popular and trending books on TikTok currently (which has a big reader community), making it easy to find their favorites.
Kinokuniya Location and Online Store:
Kinokuniya is located in The Galleria Mall in Al Maryah Island. If you cannot access this branch, Kinokuniya also has an online store that delivers across the UAE. You can use it to check availability on stock before going in, or to order your products and have them directly delivered to your house. The website: https://uae.kinokuniya.com
Location:
The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Level 3F & 4F, The Galleria, Al Falah St, Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi
Working Hours:
10AM-10PM
Phone:
02 643 6747
Website:
Borders Bookstore:
Many people around the UAE do not know where they should buy their books to read. However, there is a group of people who have a close affiliation with Borders and love buying their books from their bookstore. The most important reason that they always choose Borders bookstore for buying their books is that Borders bookshop inspires its readers.
Also, Borders has many branches in Abu Dhabi. The most popular branch is the one in Yas Mall, for the reasons that it is near many homes and it offers the largest variety of books.
Borders Bookstore experience:
There are many different sections of books in Borders bookstore. And they range from fiction to non-fiction to different cultures to books that are relevant to all ages. For children, they have a big section in the bookstore and this section has several interests such as books for young readers.
Furthermore, about the book prices in the borders bookshop, all books range from from 10 AED to 250 AED. But, each section in borders has a specific price; it depends on the book and section. For example, children’s books are from 30 AED to 100 AED. Borders has a great offer for students, they can get 20% off the books they buy from the bookstore.
Online and offline bookshop:
Borders bookstore has many branches in Abudhabi, making it accessible for customers. The branches are in Yas mall, Marina Mall, Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Al Wahda Mall. All these branches are near for everyone in Abudhabi. Furthermore, the borders bookshop also has online shopping, which means all people in the UAE can view or buy online easily. Also, there are many people who prefer to buy their books through online shopping because of COVID-19. Here you can find their instagram profile.
Location:
Yas Mall – Ground Floor, G-107
Al Raha Mall – Abu Dhabi
Working Hours:
10AM -10PM
Contact Number:
02 565 0153
Website:
Magrudy’s Bookstore:
Are you looking for a bookstore that will support your educational needs in the UAE? Then look no further, Magrudy’s bookstore Abu Dhabi has the solution for you. This popular bookstore is an education pioneer in the UAE.
Books collection:
The bookstore has a nice collection of books. It has English and Arabic books, stationery, school supplies, and other things. The store categorizes its products properly for customers to find what they need such as new arrivals, fiction A-Z, translated novels, bestsellers, children’s bestsellers in shelves, to make it easier for customers without wasting time. There are also employees cooperating with customers to meet their needs with all welcome.
Online and Offline Magrudy’s Bookstore in Abu Dhabi:
You can visit Magrudy’s bookstore in Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi to buy your favorite book, and if you are unable to go, you can buy through their online store and you will find all the books, whether they are available or not. What is great about this bookstore is that if the book that you need is not available, you can place your order with the specific book that you need, and once you place the order it will be ready for you within 3-7 days. So, this kind of service deserves appreciation as it makes the customer feel welcome and encourages them to shop again.
Books prices and promotions:
It has different prices that depend on the kind of books. Prices start from 5 dirhams to 1000 dirhams, and Magrudy’s bookstore has discounts and offers between periods, and you can order the books online.
Location:
Al Wahda Mall – Ground floor
World Trade Centre Mall – First Floor
New York University – A3 Building – Level 0
Khalifa University – Main Campus – Opposite Starbucks
Work Hours:
10 AM – 9:00 PM
Contact Number:
04 3444 193
Email:
shopbm@magrudy.com
Website:
Instagram:
@Magrudys
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