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Best Used book stores in Dubai
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What people like
Near-new conditionCustomers repeatedly report pre-owned books arriving in excellent shape, with one saying they looked new.
Strong bargainsThe savings can be substantial: one customer bought a book for AED 30 that they said would cost over AED 300 elsewhere.
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.
View full business page →Tip: Ask for stockIf you cannot see your title, ask staff to check; one customer said there were more books than were visible.
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What people like
Online orderingThe website shows the actual book you will receive, and reviewers describe ordering and delivery as quick and reliable.
Language rangeThe collection includes books in multiple languages, although English is the dominant selection.
Bookends is a used-book marketplace and shop in Dubai Silicon Oasis, where you can buy and sell pre-loved books in several languages. Its cozy physical store, online ordering, and occasional bargain sales make it appealing for browsing, finding specific titles, or building a low-cost reading pile.
View full business page →Tip: Check onlineSearch the website before visiting, especially for a specific title; some in-store books are not listed online, while others are website-only.
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What people like
Affordable used booksSecondhand books are repeatedly described as reasonably priced, with bargains available when you take time to search.
Return creditSome purchases can be returned within a month for 50% credit, giving the shop a library-like feel for regular readers.
Book World Trading is a used-and-new bookstore in Al Satwa, centred on English second-hand books, with magazines and comics also available to buy or rent. Visitors come to browse a wide, sometimes unexpected selection of classics, children’s books, academic titles and manga.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeSet aside a couple of hours if you want to browse properly; one visitor spent two hours without noticing the time.
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What people like
Beach ViewsTables look across Kite Beach, with sunset views and occasional views of the Burj Al Arab.
Book SelectionThe café has rows of books, including pre-loved titles starting from AED 10, so you can browse or read while having coffee.
BookHero Café is a bookshop-café in Umm Suqeim beside the beach, with shelves of books, coffee and food. Customers come for the calm reading atmosphere, sunset views across Kite Beach and the Burj Al Arab, and dishes such as pizza and cheesecake.
View full business page →Tip: Avoid RushVisit outside busy periods if you need prompt service; one customer waited 20 minutes just to place an order.
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