New Library in Sharjah

Mohammad Bin Rashid Library is now open in Sharjah. An amazing architectural work, the library is shaped like an Open Book, conveying the message: Knowledge for all who want it. Located on Dubai Creek, a book reader can enjoy a quiet spot with a view, and a book of interest feels like the perfect peaceful hub for learners. 

The building is structured in the shape of a rehl, the traditional wooden book rest used to hold the Quran; the library overlooks Dubai Creek. The building has seven floors and is home to nine libraries, an amphitheater, a garden, and a café that spreads over two floors. 

Readers will have access to over 1.1 million printed and digital books in Arabic and foreign languages. The list of facilities doesn’t end. It has ten main libraries: the General Library, the Young Adult Library, the Children’s Library, the Information Centre, the Map and Atlas Library, the Media and Arts Library, the Business Library, the Emirates Library, the Periodicals Library, and the Special Collections Library. 

Mohammad Bin Rashid Library is a prominent asset for current and future generations with a vision to become a lighthouse of knowledge, culture, and creativity.