| Library Name: | Al Ras Public Library |
| Location: | Al Ras, Deira, Dubai, UAE |
| Established: | 1963 |
| Collection Size: | Over 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.
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]