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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Al Ras Public Library
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.

Al Ras Public Library was the first public library in Dubai, inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum in 1963. 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.

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

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dubai's oldest public library closes for renovations". www.arabianbusiness.com. Arabian Business. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Dubai Culture Announces the Closure of Al Ras Public Library". www.albawaba.com. Albawaba. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Dubai Metro Green Line". Dubai Online. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Dubai Public Library". Dubai Culture. UAE: Government of Dubai. Retrieved 22 May 2021.


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