Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid Library - in pictures

  • Mohammed bin Rashid Library opened to the public on Thursday, June 16, 2022. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mohammed bin Rashid Library opened to the public on Thursday, June 16, 2022. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Mohammed bin Rashid Library has been proclaimed as 'a place of wonder' by the people who have steered the project to completion.
    The Mohammed bin Rashid Library has been proclaimed as 'a place of wonder' by the people who have steered the project to completion.
  • The Mohammed bin Rashid Library contains nine thematic libraries.
    The Mohammed bin Rashid Library contains nine thematic libraries.
  • Construction of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library began in 2016. Its upper floors are designed to resemble a bookstand.
    Construction of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library began in 2016. Its upper floors are designed to resemble a bookstand.
  • The Mohammed bin Rashid Library is based in Al Jaddaf, by Dubai Creek.
    The Mohammed bin Rashid Library is based in Al Jaddaf, by Dubai Creek.
  • The Mohammed bin Rashid Library includes a 550-capacity indoor theatre, an outdoor amphitheatre, and a large courtyard with plenty of greenery.
    The Mohammed bin Rashid Library includes a 550-capacity indoor theatre, an outdoor amphitheatre, and a large courtyard with plenty of greenery.
  • The Mohammed bin Rashid Library spans 54,000 square metres.
    The Mohammed bin Rashid Library spans 54,000 square metres.