Dubai Public Libraries
Dubai Public Libraries (مكتبات دبي العامة) is a library system of the Dubai Municipality serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The system, the oldest in the UAE, began in 1963 when a library was built in the Al-Ras area. Four branches opened in Hor Al-Anz, Al-Rashdiyah, Al-Safa, and Um-Al-Saqeem in 1989. Hatta Library opened in 1998 and Al Towar Public Library opened in the summer of 2007.[1] The Al Towar library cost more than 10 million UAE dirhams.[2]
Libraries
- ICDL Center
Libraries in Deira, Dubai
- Al Ras Library, Baniyas Road
- Hor Al Anz Library, Al-Wuheida Road
- Rashediah Library, Al-Rashidya
- Al Towar Library, Al-Twar
- Al Safa Library
- Um Suqaim Library
- Hatta Library
- Al Mankhool Library
References
- ↑ "About Dubai Public Libraries." Dubai Municipality. Retrieved on 21 January 2009.
- ↑ "Dubai to Get 7th Public Library." Arab News. 4 October 2006. Retrieved on 21 September 2009.
- ↑ "Contact Us." Dubai Public Libraries. Retrieved on 31 December 2014.
External links
- Dubai Public Libraries (English)
- Dubai Public Libraries (Arabic)