Ebtisam Kasabri reads a book in a pod in the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The House of Wisdom is a high-tech new library in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The House of Wisdom, on Al Khawaneej Street and near Etihad Mall, is spread across 1.2 hectares. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A visitor looks at a picture as part of The Ashes series in the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The building was designed by renowned British architectural firm Foster + Partners to commemorate Sharjah being named as the Unesco World Book Capital in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hussain reads a book in the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The House of Wisdom has a collection of more than 300,000 books. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Outside lies House of Wisdom’s key architectural landmark. Dubbed The Scroll and designed by British sculptor Gerry Judah, it is a spiralling and modern sculpture inspired by Arabic scrolls. Chris Whiteoak / The National
In addition to lush and landscaped gardens, comprising more than 300 trees of 12 different species, the House of Wisdom also has dedicated auditorium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The library was inaugurated on Wednesday and opened to the public on Thursday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sara works on her laptop. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The library is set on an elevated platform, spans 12,000 square metres and has up to 15 different lobbies and halls spread across two floors. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The lending of books will start at a later date. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The venue will be open from 10am to 8pm, daily. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dima, 7, reads in the children's area of the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Salman Al Tamimi sits in the garden area of the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ebtisam Kasabri reads a book in a pod in the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The House of Wisdom is a high-tech new library in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The House of Wisdom, on Al Khawaneej Street and near Etihad Mall, is spread across 1.2 hectares. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A visitor looks at a picture as part of The Ashes series in the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The building was designed by renowned British architectural firm Foster + Partners to commemorate Sharjah being named as the Unesco World Book Capital in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hussain reads a book in the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The House of Wisdom has a collection of more than 300,000 books. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Outside lies House of Wisdom’s key architectural landmark. Dubbed The Scroll and designed by British sculptor Gerry Judah, it is a spiralling and modern sculpture inspired by Arabic scrolls. Chris Whiteoak / The National
In addition to lush and landscaped gardens, comprising more than 300 trees of 12 different species, the House of Wisdom also has dedicated auditorium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The library was inaugurated on Wednesday and opened to the public on Thursday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sara works on her laptop. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The library is set on an elevated platform, spans 12,000 square metres and has up to 15 different lobbies and halls spread across two floors. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The lending of books will start at a later date. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The venue will be open from 10am to 8pm, daily. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dima, 7, reads in the children's area of the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Salman Al Tamimi sits in the garden area of the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ebtisam Kasabri reads a book in a pod in the House of Wisdom. Chris Whiteoak / The National