Al Twar Library Dubai: Opening Hours, Location, and Facilities

Al Twar Library belongs to the Dubai Public Library network and is run by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Open since 2007, it offers over 68,000 books, a children’s area, a reading room, an activity room, and audio-visual resources for visitors.

The library is located in Al Twar 1, near Al Qusais Metro Station and Al Twar Park. It’s open from 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday to Thursday, and from 8 am to 12 pm on Friday. In this guide, you’ll learn about the library’s services, how to visit, membership information, and nearby places to live.

• Al Twar Library at a glance
• About Al Twar Public Library
• Books and collections
• Facilities and children’s activities
• Al Twar Library opening hours and contact details
• How to go to Al Twar Library
• Dubai Public Library membership and fees
• Apartments near Al Twar Library
• Key Takeaways
• FAQs

Everything You Need to Know at Twar Library:

Here are the key details before you visit.

About Al Twar Public Library

Al Twar Public Library is a branch of Dubai Public Library, managed by Dubai Culture. Since 2007, it has welcomed readers of all ages, from adults and teens to children.

Visitors can suggest new books or materials for the library through the Dubai Culture website or app. If you want to compare it with other libraries in Dubai, check out our guide to the city’s best libraries.

Books and collections

The library has over 68,000 books in Arabic and English, covering topics such as:

• Religion, history and geography
• Literature
• Management and economics
• Medicine

Children can choose from stories in several languages, making the library a good option for multilingual families.

Facilities and children’s activities

The library offers spaces for quiet reading and areas for interactive activities.

• Children’s section: A dedicated space for young readers.
• Reading room: A quiet place to read or study.
• Activity room: Used for workshops and children’s events.
• Audio-visual facilities: Advanced equipment for audio and video material.

Every year, Al Twar Library hosts summer and winter camps with educational and fun activities for children. Check Dubai Culture’s events page during school holidays for updates if you want activities for your kids.

Al Twar Library opening hours and contact details

The library is open for extended hours on weekdays and for a shorter time on Friday mornings.

To get in touch:

• Phone: 800 33222
• Email: info@dubaiculture.ae

Library hours can change during Ramadan and public holidays, so it’s best to call ahead before visiting on those days.

How to go to Al Twar Library

Al Twar Library is in Al Twar 1, close to Damascus Street, Al Twar Park, and Dubai International Airport Terminal 3. You can check Google Maps for the exact location before you visit.

By metro

The nearest metro station is Al Qusais on the Green Line. From there, you can walk or take a taxi to the library. For more details on routes and timings, check our guide to reaching Al Qusais by metro.

By car or taxi

If you’re driving or taking a taxi, head to Damascus Street in Al Twar 1 and use Al Twar Park as a landmark. The library is also just a short drive from Terminal 3, so it’s convenient for people living near the airport.

Dubai Public Library membership and fees

Emirati citizens, UAE residents, and companies registered in the UAE can all become members. Members get free internet, lower fees for library services, and discounts from some publishers.

One Dubai Public Library membership works at all branches, including Al Twar. New members pay a subscription fee and a refundable deposit: children’s membership is free with a AED 75 deposit, adults pay AED 50 with a AED 150 deposit, families pay AED 50 with a AED 200 deposit, and institutions pay AED 100 with a AED 200 deposit. You can apply through the Dubai Public Libraries app or the Dubai Culture website. For step-by-step help, check our guide to getting a library card in Dubai.

Apartments near Al Twar Library

Al Twar is a quiet residential area in Deira, Dubai, next to Al Qusais, Hor Al Anz, and Muhaisnah. According to Al Twar, it’s mainly a villa neighborhood, popular with families, and divided into Al Twar 1, 2, and 3.

There are only a few apartments in Al Twar, mostly in low-rise buildings, so options are limited. If you’d like to live near Al Twar Library, you can:

• Browse apartments for rent in Al Twar for flats in the community itself
• Widen your search to apartments for rent in Al Qusais, the neighbouring area
• Look at villas for rent in Al Twar if you need more space, or properties for sale in Al Twar

Residents can shop at Al Twar Centre and Madina Mall, and use the Al Qusais and Al Nahda metro stations on the Green Line. For more details, check our guides to Al Twar 1, 2, and Al Twar3.

Key Takeaways

• Al Twar Library is a Dubai Public Library branch run by Dubai Culture, founded in 2007, with more than 68,033 titles.
• It has a children’s section, a reading room, an activity room and audio-visual facilities, plus summer and winter camps for children.
• Opening hours are Sunday to Thursday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Friday, 8 am to 12 pm.
• The library is in Al Twar 1 near Damascus Street, Al Twar Park and Al Qusais Metro Station.
• One Dubai Public Library membership covers every branch. Adults pay AED 50 plus an AED 150 refundable deposit.
• Al Twar is mainly a villa community, so apartment hunters may also want to look in neighbouring Al Qusais.

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