Dubai Shopping

  1. Book Corner

    The number of English and Arabic titles is astounding, but the best reason to come is for travel-related and children's products. Look for the 'Quran Challenge Game', a wacky souvenir. NB: if you're buying travel books, check the publication dates (the store stocks out-of-date titles as well as new ones).

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  2. Magrudy's

    Of Magrudy's Dubai branches, this one's the best. It stocks a wide selection of English-language books, with a stand-out collection of travel, language and children's titles; intriguing books on Middle East history and politics; and a complete selection of coffee-table books on Dubai. Alas, the magazine selection is weak.

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