Al Ras Public Library

If you're looking for a good read, stop by the Al Ras public library in Deira, home to Dubai's famous street markets, including the Gold Souk, Textile Souk, Spice Souk and Deira Fish Market. This library – the oldest in the UAE – opened in 1963 and features over 100,000 books and 165 periodicals.

Like all public libraries in Dubai, the Al Ras branch has a separate children's section with a reading hall, activity room, and audiovisual facilities. Membership is available only for UAE nationals, GCC nationals, UAE residents or UAE registered companies. Visitors to Dubai are welcome to read newspapers, magazines and books in both English and Arabic on the premises.

Looking for a good book to read? Come on in to the Al Rashidiya public library in Deira, located south of Dubai International Airport near Al Rashidiya Park. This library features many works of fiction and non-fiction from many celebrated authors.

Like all public libraries in Dubai, the Al Rashidiya branch has a separate children's section with a reading hall, activity room, and audiovisual facilities. Membership is available to only UAE nationals, GCC nationals, UAE residents, or UAE registered companies. Visitors to Dubai are welcome to read newspapers, magazines, and books available in both English and Arabic on the premises.

If you happen to need some peace and quiet in one of Deira's busiest neighbourhoods, drop by the Hor Al Anz public library. This haven of books – which opened in 1989 – features many works of fiction and nonfiction.

Like all public libraries in Dubai, the Hor Al Anz branch has a separate children's section with a reading hall, activity room and audiovisual facilities. Membership is available only for UAE nationals, GCC nationals, UAE residents or UAE registered companies, though visitors to Dubai are welcome to read newspapers, magazines, and books in English and Arabic on the premises.

If you're near Jumeirah Beach, head to the Umm Suqeim public library for a good read. This library features many works of fiction and nonfiction.

Like all public libraries in Dubai, the Umm Suqeim branch has a separate children's section with a reading hall, activity room, and audio/visual facilities. Membership is available only for UAE nationals, GCC nationals, UAE residents or UAE registered companies. Visitors to Dubai, however, are welcome to read newspapers, magazines, and books in English and Arabic on the premises.