Offering the best free stuff deals only at abudhabi. Guys do any of know of any second hand book stores in abu dhabi. Uae good readers second hand book stores in abu dhabi. For weeks ive been trying to acquire cheap or preloved books to fill up my new bookshelves. May 06, 2014 forgot to add, if anyone is interested in used books, buying and i am sure they take donations. With a range of genres and topics you can search through the packed shelves to see. E books, periodicals and other materials are also available, with an emphasis on childrens books and young adult novels. This shop is like a paradise for book readers, a book readers heaven. Find out where to get a new book in the city abu dhabi world online. Discovering abu dhabis only secondhand bookshop the.
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After visiting kinokuniya in dubai, based on reading this article, and about which i wrote here, i decided to follow up further and find the other book stores listed in the same news story. Find bookstores in abu dhabi and get directions and maps for local businesses in united arab emirates. Thrift books trading, abu dhabi, united arab emirates. Once the church reopens, after the crisis of the pandemic ends, we will. The range in the shop is pretty good and i boughtexchanged a few books too. Thrift used bookstore abu dhabi united arab emirates. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Home united arab emirates abu dhabi thrift used bookstore. As the title says, i want to sell my used books all are in good condition.
Amruta kshemkalyani uae is the shoppers heaven, so its not a surprise if residents keep buying things without giving a second thought. Tucked in a superblock of the zayani neighborhood is the only used bookstore in abu dhabi. Thrift store thats a haven for book lovers in abu dhabi. Forgot to add, if anyone is interested in used books, buying and i am sure they take donations. Recycling bins youll often find a materials and clothes recycling. If not would anybody be interested in setting up in the capital. Thrift used bookstore abu dhabi united arab emirates coordinate.
People would really like to visit and read the used books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jumeirah plaza and dubai garden centre book world, in satwa the old library, a. Yes, there are thrift stores in dubai and heres where. The only place i know is thrift bookshop the one behind royal rose and was wondering if there was some other place. Hi all i thought you might like to know that i had a great experience selling my old books at thrift books.
Jun 02, 2012 my only option was to buy secondhand books from people online. If youre in the market for a cheap secondhand book then thrift books is a great. Failing that, is there anywhere that accepts donations of used books for a good. Al batra bookshop abu dhabi united arab emirates coordinate. Go to superspeed and thrift books is on the slip street to the right of superspeed. Eyewitness top 10 travel guide ser eyewitness travel. They dont give you much but its better than throwing them away. Abu dhabi oil and beyond abebooks shop for books, art. Thrift store thats a haven for book lovers in abu dhabi uae gulf. Thrift bookstore, abu dhabi the used book festival is aimed at stressing the importance of books to provide knowledge, and offering them at low prices to promote a spirit of voluntary work among. If you are standing directly behind the hotel you will see a shop named superspeed computers. The best 10 bookstores in abu dhabi 2020 united arab.
The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens. Jul 06, 2017 we check out the amazing thrift books. Discovering abu dhabis only secondhand bookshop the national. The st andrews thrift store, located in st andrews church in al mushrif, sells quality used and unwanted goods of all types to raise money for charitable projects. There is one in tca called thrift used bookstore, just behind royal rose hotel. I would encourage you guys to make the place more tidy and better. More than 50,000 titles of various genres up for grabs at very cheap prices. Dec 31, 2015 for the third time, we finally invaded the place. How to buy good malayalam books in abu dhabi quora. Gokce gunel books list of books by author gokce gunel. After visiting kinokuniya in dubai, based on reading this article, and about which i wrote here, i decided to follow up further and find the other book stores listed in the same.
Abu dhabis souks are worth a visit for their bustling atmosphere, eclectic variety of goods, and to observe the traditional way of doing business. It sells anything you want to donate, so good for clearing out your stuff at the same time unless like me you always come back with a bag of. Occasionally we may meet more often if people are having the time to fit in another books worth of reading. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Treasures are hard to find but when you do, youll realize its worth the hunt. In the shadows of the royal rose hotel on electra street, squeezed in among restaurants, dry cleaners and shops selling computer parts, you might find thrift distribution and books trading, abu. Thrift bookstore abu dhabi united arab emirates coordinate. The library includes 17,000 titles in both arabic and english, in addition to specialised journals and audiovisual material. Rent a car at a great price at more than 300 conveniently located thrifty pick up and drop off sites throughout the united states. Posted on thursday june 11th, 2015 by derek issacs. Jan 08, 20 st andrews thrift shop has books for 1 dh each. Grab books for as low as dh2 at used book fair news. This shop has lots of books but just one person running the place so you may need to browse through to find what you are looking for.
Cancellation policies of abu dhabi book club meetups. Shopping ethically in dubai community, things to do. Find instructional and educational books, such as cookbooks, textbooks, music books and guide books. Zh riyaz opened thrift distribution and books, abu dhabis only secondhand bookshop in 2008. Hidden behind a main street and an alley is this book trading shop that buys and sells previouslyowned books. They have got a lot of books, i just didnt like that it wasnt organized so it was pretty difficult to find the books i was. This centre sells clothes, shoes, books and homewares and all proceeds go to dubai centre for special needs. They also rebuy books you purchased there at half the price you paid. Abu dhabi the secondhand bookshop may appear pretty inconspicuous at first glance. June 10, 2012 june 16, 2012 violetology my mate linked me to this blog post two days ago, she went yesterday and i went today and good heavens, booknarina in abu dhabi. Andrews thrift store the thrift shop is temporarily closed and we are not accepting donations at this time. Browse through a large collection of novels, in genres including mystery, romance and action. You shouldnt give up, though, because behind this facade lies some 50,000 secondhand books.
Just rummaging through their shelves and boxes of books is euphoric. One of dubais oldest secondhand book shops, house of prose stocks more than 40,000 titles, and preowned books in. If youre a bookworm, youll love browsing through the new and secondhand books on offer in the abu dhabi books for sale category. Luckier than jack sparrow was i when i uncovered the one and only store of usedbooks in abu dhabi. But once you step inside the door of thrift distribution and books trading, you are transported into. We try to read an assortment of books usually recommended by our members that cover many perspectives, worldviews, religions, and cultures. They are not just selling but you can also trade books. If youre in the market for a cheap secondhand book then thrift books is a great place to get a new title. The best 10 bookstores in abu dhabi 2020 united arab emirates. My mate linked me to this blog post two days ago, she went yesterday and i went today and good heavens, booknarina in. Whether your travels take you by plane or youre prepping for a road trip.
Interests student theater productions, film screenings, work at career development center, work as a global education officer. Sadly, the fares i spent in meeting up with these people were equivalent to buying new books. Soon enough, my pursuit of bargained books led me to discover a hidden treasure. How and where to sell used stuff online in the uae. It is the sort of place you might walk past half a dozen times without noticing. There is a western lady that goes with a box and clears out the good kids books each time it opens, presumably to sell on, but loads of books for adults.
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