Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Public library in Al Jaddaf, United Arab Emirates

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library stands on Dubai Creek in Al Jaddaf as a seven-storey building shaped like an open book on a lectern, its pale facade cut by horizontal bands of glass and a colonnade at ground level. A vertical block at one end carries two glowing circular emblems. It covers 650,000 square feet and holds some 4.5 million printed, digital and audio items across specialised libraries, a 500-seat theatre and exhibition galleries.

The building was developed starting in 2016 as part of a reading initiative and opened to the public in 2022. Its construction represented an important step in providing knowledge resources to Dubai's residents.

The library holds collections focused on Arabic literature and media resources that serve readers of all ages. Specialized sections cater to families and students seeking educational materials and entertainment.

The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Creek on the Green Line, with a shaded path linking it to the library. The basement holds parking for around a thousand cars. Inside, ramps and wheelchair spaces run from the car park to the reading rooms, and the collection includes Braille and audiobook formats plus sensory capsules for visitors with sensory impairments.

The building is designed in the shape of a reading lectern, an architectural detail that symbolizes the library's function. Inside, an automated storage system manages large collections and retrieves materials quickly for visitors.