Located in the heart of Philosophy House in Dubai, theBarqawi Philosophical Libraryis one of the leading centers of specialized philo Sophical knowledge. It was established in honor of philosopherDr. Ahmed Al-Barqawiand aims to provide a rich environment of philo sophical resou r ces for resea r chers, students, and all lovers of thought and philosophy.

The library contains more than50,000 booksin both Arabic and English and welcomes all members of society. It is distinguished by combininggeneral knowledge and specializationin one place, covering a wide range of philosophical fields from ancient philosophy to modern thought.

Key Services

• Internal and external borrowing system.
• Book renewal service for members.
• Advanced reservation service.
• Access to specialized references.
• Request for ph o t o copies.
• Use of ele c tronic resources.
• Participation in lectures and external conf erences.
• Internet and digital library access.
• Full use of all facilities.

Available Memberships:

• Gold Membership:Borrow up to 5 books for two weeks, full a ccess to all facilities, printing, and more.
• Silver Membership:Borrow up to 3 books for one week, with access to facilities and other benefits.
• Visitor Access (Non-Members):Pay-per-use system with a ccess to reading areas, internet, and sele cted services without annual membership.

Opening Hours

• Monday – Thursday:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday:3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday:Closed