The Abu Dhabi Children's Library – part of the Cultural Foundation – turns the stereotypical library experience inside out. Built like a giant pop-up book across three floors, it trades traditional shelving for immersive, themed worlds kids adore, including soft faux dunes complete with life-sized camels, an oasis "falaj" where books flow like water past treehouse reading nooks and a tiered "Book Mountain" used for storytelling, films and sketching.

Designed for children aged up

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