Near-new condition
Customers repeatedly report pre-owned books arriving in excellent shape, with one saying they looked new.
BookHero - Oasis Mall, Dubai
Al Quoz
BookHero at Oasis Mall is a used-book shop selling brand-new and pre-loved titles, with many customer-reported bargains in very good condition. You can browse in person in Al Quoz, order through the online store, or look for free educational books and school workbooks for children.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
857 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong bargains
The savings can be substantial: one customer bought a book for AED 30 that they said would cost over AED 300 elsewhere.
Large selection
The small shop can have more stock than is immediately visible, so asking for a title may uncover additional books.
Fast delivery
Online orders are commonly reported as arriving quickly; one repeat customer says delivery took a maximum of two days.
Student support
The educational book initiative has provided free books to students, including four educational books per student in one review.
Online ordering
The online shop lets customers choose books for delivery or preorder them for pickup, which helps if visiting the mall is inconvenient.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask for stock. If you cannot see your title, ask staff to check; one customer said there were more books than were visible.
Search online. Use the website’s filters and scroll to the bottom of the catalogue, where one customer found more titles listed.
Check condition. For used books, check the listing or ask about markings: one customer was warned that a book contained writings and highlights.
Use parking. For a mall visit, one review points to Basement 1 parking and places the shop next to the lift.
Check eligibility. If you are seeking free educational books, confirm the current selection and eligibility; one review says each student could take four.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Oasis Centre, Basement Level 1,Near 2nd Interchange - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Qouz First - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer
A customer used the Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer to order three books in good condition.
Manga
The online shop has made it easier for one customer to order manga without travelling to Dubai.
work books for maths
Maths workbooks are mentioned as a useful purchase for children.
text books
The educational exchange lets customers give away and take textbooks, including Arabic and English books.
Common Concerns
Limited variety
One visitor found the free-book selection concentrated mainly on school grades 8–12 and professional educational books.
Prices changed
A customer noted that prices had risen from AED 10 to AED 20 for many books compared with earlier visits.
Little seating
The shop has limited seating, and one review says it is not recommended in summer.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 AED
book
“The book was priced at only 40 AED, while the same book costs around 299 AED online as a new copy”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
BookHero at Oasis Mall is worth considering if you want to build a reading pile without paying new-book prices. Customers describe pre-loved titles as surprisingly clean, sometimes “like never was owned,” and report finding school books, children’s reading material, novels and manga. The small shop may hold more stock than its shelves suggest, so ask if a title is missing.
The online store adds a useful second route: customers can filter a vast catalogue, order delivery or preorder for pickup. Reviews mention quick arrivals, including next-day delivery and a maximum of two days, while free delivery has been reported above AED 100. Promotions can make multi-book orders especially attractive, such as six books for AED 95 including shipping or 12 books for AED 150.
Families and students may also want to check the educational book initiative. Reviews mention free books, including four educational books per student, as well as affordable maths workbooks and school selections. The range is not limitless: one visitor looking for business and entrepreneurship books found mostly grade 8–12 and professional educational titles.
In-store seating is limited, and a review specifically cautions against relying on the space during summer. For driving visitors, a review points to Basement 1 parking beside the lift.