Al Ras Public Library

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Al Ras Public Library
Location Al Ras, Deira, Dubai, UAE
Established1963
Collection
SizeOver 100,000 books; over 170 periodicals

Al Ras Public Library (aka the Dubai Central Public Library) is the oldest library in Dubai, UAE, opened in 1963. It is located in Al Ras, Deira. [1]

Al Ras Public Library was the first public library in Dubai, inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum in 1963. [2] The library includes more than 100,000 books in a number of languages and over 170 periodicals. The library has an activity room, audio-visual facilities, a reading hall, and a separate section for children's literature.

The library announced that it was closing for renovation work in September 2019. [1] [2]

The nearest Dubai Metro station is Al Ras on the Green Line. [3]

Nowadays, the library is one of a number of Dubai Public Libraries. [4]

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References

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