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Books and magazines in the UAE: prices, permits and delivery

A magazine issue in the UAE is listed from about AED 18, a novel or travel guide from about AED 44 to 100, and an illustrated fashion or art book from about AED 112 to 310 (approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026). Prices depend on title, edition, condition and whether the copy is new or used. To compare offers for the title you need, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate book and magazine prices in the UAE, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
PublicationPrice
Magazine issueAED 18 to 70
Novel or hardbackAED 44 to 101
Travel guide, annual editionAED 73 to 93
Illustrated fashion or art bookAED 112 to 310

Permits for publications

Books and magazines distributed within the UAE need a permit from the national media authority, which covers the circulation and distribution of the material. A copy of the material must be submitted with the application. Ask a seller whether it holds the permit when you buy in bulk or import titles.

New, used and damaged copies

Under UAE consumer rules, used, refurbished or defective goods must meet certain specific standards, according to legal summaries of the regulations. Say in your request whether you want new, like-new or used copies, and ask the seller to describe any wear before you pay.

Season and reading

Summers from May to September are very hot, which keeps many people indoors with air conditioning. The mild winter from November to March is comfortable for reading outdoors in parks and on terraces.

What to write in the request

Give the title or subject, the language, the edition, the condition, the quantity, the reader's age, your budget and the delivery city among Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. Prices are per copy, and the standard UAE VAT rate is 5% where VAT applies, so check whether a quote includes it.

Describe the book or magazine you want in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, and shows the businesses and prices it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. See Textbooks & study books and Hobbies, leisure & sport.

Questions and answers

How much does a book cost in the UAE?

A novel or hardback is listed from about AED 44 to 101, and a travel guide about AED 73 to 93. Illustrated art and fashion books cost AED 112 to 310.

Do magazines need a permit?

Publications distributed in the UAE need a permit from the national media authority. Ask the seller whether it holds one, especially for bulk or imported titles.

Are used books sold under the same rules?

Legal summaries say used or refurbished goods must meet specific standards. State in your request whether you want new, like-new or used copies.

Is VAT added to book prices?

The standard UAE VAT rate is 5% where VAT applies, so confirm whether the price includes it.

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