A crammed second-hand bookshop run since 2001 by Bhisham and Leena Sainani, sister to Archies in Karama (1994); families have kept memberships for 20 years, and books can be returned for half the price paid.
- Address
- Shops 5-6, Al Bada'a, Satwa, near the Iranian Hospital
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 11:30-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Bargain books from AED 3; buy-back at half price (Khaleej Times 2024)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Bring the book back after reading for half your money (Khaleej Times).
- Families can join and borrow books for a small fee (Khaleej Times; Gulf News).