Al Mankhool Library

Al Mankhool Library is a public library in Bur Dubai, a Dubai Public Libraries branch on Al Mankhool Road and one of the biggest in the network at 3,750 square metres over two floors. The adult library holds more than 35,000 books, magazines and newspapers in Arabic and English, and there are stories for children in Chinese, French and Hindi as well, plus computers with educational programmes. Entry is free; borrowing needs Dubai Public Libraries membership, and a children's membership runs until the child turns 12. Dubai Culture lists it open Sunday to Thursday 8am to 8pm and Friday 8am to 12pm; call 800 33 222 to check.