Bona Ventura

International City (Dubai Silicon Oasis) · Dubai

Bookends (pre-loved books)

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A second-hand book warehouse started in 2020 by two mothers to make reading cheap and sustainable, which What's On calls the largest bookstore in the UAE; residents bring their own old books to sell and leave with bags of new ones.

Address
Building A3, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis
Hours
Mon-Sun 10:00-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
Price
Books from AED 5 (What's On 2026)
Price level
AED

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • You can sell your old books here and get paid (What's On).
  • Bookends runs pop-ups such as a one-person reading pod in an Al Quoz café (Khaleej Times 2026).

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