Described as a mythical oasis in ancient Middle Eastern fables, the city might be located in Egypt or Libya, where many treasures are said to be hidden. However, the new Dubai bookshop does exist, located on Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz. There are about 150 old books and about 20 first editions: a 2000 first edition of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", signed by JK Rowling; a 1988 first edition of "Matilda" by Roald Dahl; a 1959 first edition of "Arabian Sands" by the writer and explorer Wilfred Thesiger, ...
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