Reading is a fantastic way to explore more cultures and ideas and to know more information in any field you want. Some people have reading as a hobby, and they enjoy their time reading and exploring new worlds, and others just read to be more cultured and to have a knowledge load. It is not necessary to be your hobby; you can just read in your leisure time.
I think also if you want to learn or improve yourself in a specific language, reading will help you a lot by practicing it and reading different types in many fields. This will make you learn and explore a lot of terms in different fields.
Despite offering a lot of online reading websites and apps, the feeling of papers is different. So it is essential in every country and place to have many bookstores that provide different genres of books to meet with people who love to read in which they can find their favorite books.
There are always big bookstores and also a small one, which can be called a bookshop. They vary in the prices, the printing, and the book quality itself.
Below are some of the best bookstores in Riyadh that you may enjoy visiting:
JARIR BOOKSTORE:
The most popular bookstore in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia. It was established in Riyadh in 1974 as a small bookshop that dealt in used books until it became now the biggest in Saudi Arabia. It’s convenient to visit and explore their wide selection of books and other products.
It’s a well-known spot in which you can find a wide range of books and other items. It offers you the best-selling books in all fields; you can also find the academic books there. It is a great choice to explore if you are looking for some new reads. In addition to offering shipping all over the world through their online website,.
- WEBSITE: https://www.jarir.com/sa-en//
- UNIFIED NUMBER: 920000089
- BRANCHES: they have many branches around Riyadh , you can find them in popular shopping malls like Riyadh Gallery, Granada Center, and many other locations
Al-Nasher Al-Mutamayez BOOKSTORE:
Al-Nasher Al-Mutamayez Library remains one of the few in Riyadh that still provides heritage books and Islamic ones and their originals to those interested. Their prices are reasonable compared to others.
It offers delivering You could also contact them through the phone number of your nearest branch if you want to ask for a specific book. They still don’t have a website.
- CONTACT NUMBER: +966534499858
- LOCATION: 8028 Al Barakah St, Al Falah, Riyadh 13314, Saudi Arabia
VIRGIN MEGASTORE:
It is a popular electronic store, but it offers a wide range of books. It offers a variety of books, ranging from bestsellers and fiction to nonfiction, self-help, children’s books, and many more. They also have a selection of magazines and other reading materials.
It is a great place to find popular titles and explore different genres.You can usually find a range of prices depending on the book format (hardcover, paperback, etc.) and edition. You’ll find some of the bestselling books to lose yourself in. Go check their website’s “books category.”.
- WEBSITE: https://www.virginmegastore.ae/en
- BRANCHES: They have multiple branches in Riyadh including Nakheel mall , Northern Ring Road and other branches
AL_RUSHD BOOKSTORE:
It offers a variety of book types to cater to people with different interests. You can find many types such as fiction, nonfiction, history, science, and more. They usually have a diverse selection of books to appeato various readers. Their prices can vary according to the book and its edition.
They have branches across Riyadh to make it convenient for book lovers to access their stores they also have in other cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, they offer e-books through their website with different online payment methods. They ship all over the Kingdom in 3 to 5 days.
- WEBSITE: https://rushd.sa/
- BRANCHES: Service Road, Alawali, Riyadh 14924
6946 Uthman Ibn Affan Branch Rd, At Taawun, Riyadh 12476
DARUSSALAM STORE:
At first they focused on printing the Quran and its translations in different languages, including Tafseer, Seerat, and other areas. They are the leading agency for publishing the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah on a global level. They also have a global distribution network.
They offer door-to-door delivery of their products; their stores serve a number of nations. They have translated the Quran into 26 different languages. They have a policy of refund. All the information that a Muslim needs to set up a successful life is available there.
OBEIKAN BOOKSTORE:
They initially opened as one of the first bookstores in the Kingdom which serve students and those who simply love to read. You can have a look through their website in which you will find more than 50,000 texts in Arabic and other languages. They publish original work in Arabic and translate important texts from international publishers.
In addition to their electronic devices section, they have smart devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers and related accessories. but unfortunately they are permanently closed. I hope they will reopen soon.
- LOCATION: QQ84+FH2, King Abdullah Branch Rd, Al Quds, Riyadh 13214
- At last bookstores are more than just shelves of text. Bookstores are settings for exploration and discovery and a hub where ideas are shared.
- We aren’t entirely sure about specific future plans for bookstores in Riyadh, but the city is always evolving, so there might be new bookstores opening up or existing ones expanding their offerings to cater to the growing reading community. It’s exciting to see how the reading culture in Riyadh continues to develop!
In Conclusion
Reading is a big interest of the people here in Riyadh, with the level of interest in books and reading increasing among them. They are fond of shops selling books, book fairs and reading clubs, and this makes it possible to comprehend and discover even more Tsejas. Therefore, if in your heart you love books and reading as well, in Riyadh, it is likely that you would be able to spot many who appreciate reading just like you do.
Many know that bookstores are the most important pillars within the culture of Riyadh. It is a common area where people who love books get enough ideas and information. If you have the following love of books, there is in Riyadh a perfect place where you will get the books that are new to you and drown into the love of reading. Many bookstores and cultural centers contain reading clubs and organize book descriptions and selling events in Riyadh.
