Al Tawr Library Is Hosting A Second-Hand Book Fair With Prices Starting At Just AED 3!

If your idea of happiness involves the smell of old pages and a cup of karak, you’re going to love this. Dubai Public Libraries is bringing back its Second-Hand Book Fair, and it’s landing at Al Twar Library from 14 July to 15 August 2025. The goal? Simple. Keep books out of the bin and into the hands of readers, one AED 3 read at a time.

Dubai’s Second-Hand Book Fair Is Back This July

 

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Book lovers in Dubai should keep an eye out, as language isn’t a barrier at this book fair. You’ll spot both Arabic and English books, and it’s available for every age group and every reading mood. Whether you’re hunting for thrillers, self-help, kids’ books or poetry, it’s all stacked and ready. The best part? Prices start from just AED 3, then go to AED 5 and AED 15. That’s less than your morning karak. And let’s be honest, you were probably going to scroll mindlessly anyway, so might as well read a few chapters instead.

Bibliophiles, Assemble In Dubai!

This book fair isn’t just about cheap finds. It’s about giving books a second shot. Dubai Public Libraries launched this initiative to support sustainable reading and to remind everyone that stories don’t expire. Every pre-loved book has been passed on so someone else can enjoy it without breaking the bank or the planet.

They’ve kept the timings super practical too. Swing by between Monday and Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, or make a quick pre-brunch run on Friday between 8 AM and 12 PM. Saturdays are off, so plan ahead.

Al Twar Library is known for hosting cosy, community-friendly events, and this one ticks all the boxes. No noise, no drama, just rows of forgotten titles waiting for a second life on your shelf. Bring a tote bag,  trust us, you’ll need it.

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Why You Should Go

This is your chance to stock up your collection, help the environment, and support the local library network. You get more stories for less, and the books get new homes instead of dusty storage rooms. Plus, there’s something about finding an old book that already has someone else’s underlines in it. Feels like a secret club, right?

Whether you’re a parent looking for new bedtime reads, a student on a budget, or someone who just really loves flipping through paperbacks, this book fair has your back. And let’s not forget, it’s indoors. Air conditioning, quiet corners, and books. Sounds like a plan.

So mark your calendar. Al Twar Library, 14 July to 15 August. Reading season is officially on.

Where: Al Twar Library, Dubai
When: 14 July to 15 August 2025 Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 8 PM
Friday, 8 AM to 12 PM
Saturday closed
Cost: Books start at AED 3, AED 5, and AED 15

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