Mohammed Bin Rashid Library

Dubai Creek & Al Jaddaf4.8(6.2k)

Estimated cost

Free

Opening hours

9 am – 9 pm

Hours vary on Fridays

Time needed

About 2h

Indoor

Best time to visit

Weekday afternoons

About

Shaped like an open book on a traditional rehal stand, this seven-storey library holds over a million titles, rare manuscripts and a dedicated children's floor. Find a window seat overlooking the creek and lose an afternoon — entry is free.

Things to do

Read by the creek-view windows
See rare manuscripts in the treasures gallery
Explore the children's library
Work from the free study rooms

Getting there

🚇 Metro🚶 Walk🚕 Taxi

Al Jaddaf· 10 min walk

Green Line to Al Jaddaf, then a 10-minute walk to the waterfront.

Good for

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