Wham! Zap! Pow! The best comic book stores in Dubai
Always loved spending mind-time in Gotham City? Or maybe the company of Thor, Hulk and Spiderman is more your bag? One thing’s for sure, a passionate love of comic books is something that unites both DC and Marvel fans. Although many characters have been realised in the MCU and DCEU, there’s still an old-school pleasure to be had by immersing yourself into the thrilling pages of a classic comic book. Wanna get your geek on? Here’s our guide to the best comic bookstores in Dubai.
LIST OF COMIC BOOKSTORES IN DUBAI
Comic books are one of the most popular storytelling mediums in popular culture. This visual art form is created by combining images and text to express different ideas and stories.
Here are the best places to buy the latest editions of your favourite comic bookstores in Dubai.
GEEK NATION
Geek Nation is a leading destination for gamers and comic book aficionados. This comic book store, which has several outlets across the emirate, is a treasure chest of pop culture products.
Aside from comic books and graphic novels, they also stock figurines, tees, beanies, mugs, hoodies and a variety of other products. You can explore all of their products on their website and get them delivered right to your doorstep.
- Location: Multiple including Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall
- Contact: +971-56-533-7951 (Mall of the Emirates branch)
- Opening Hours: Vary
COMIC STOP
Comic Stop is a big player on the comic book scene and ranks highly amongst the top comic bookstores in Dubai. The store offers an extensive collection of comics, graphic novels and merchandise that cater perfectly to the requirements of its diverse customer base.
The best thing about this comics shop in Dubai is that they restock and refresh their range frequently, meaning there’s always something new to see when you swing by. You can also shop for comics and merchandise from their website if you prefer using online shopping sites in the UAE.
- Location: Dar Wasl Shopping Mall
- Contact: +971-50-452-7141
- Opening Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
BOOKS KINOKUNIYA DUBAI
Books Kinokuniya Dubai is an international bookseller headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The bookstore opened its epic Dubai outlet in The Dubai Mall. The massive store stocks around half a million books covering every genre you can possibly think of, including the latest editions of comic books from top publishers.
Apart from being one of the leading bookstores in Dubai, the store also operates as a cultural hub where readers can participate in a number of excellent events. These events include comic art demonstrations, language workshops and book launches.
- Location: Dubai Mall
- Contact: +971-4-434-0111
- Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Friday to Saturday (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
VIRGIN MEGASTORE
Virgin Megastore is a regional lifestyle and entertainment retail chain with over 40 stores across the Middle East and North Africa. Its wide range of product categories includes an extensive section for comics and graphic novels.
As well as perusing in-store, comic enthusiasts can visit Virgin Megastore’s online store to purchase their comic book faves. It is one of the best places to buy board games in Dubai as well as other types of games.
- Location: Multiple including Deira City Centre, Mall of Emirates and Nakheel Mall
- Contact: +971-4-295-8599 (Deira City Centre branch)
- Opening Hours: Vary
SPEEDY COMICS
If you’re looking for a really impressive selection of comics, both vintage and modern, Speedy Comics is the comic book retailer for you. Aside from the comics themselves, this geek-haven also specialises in comic merchandise and collectables.
At the Speedy Comics store in Dubai, you’ll find Marvel and DC favourites, along with an extensive range of Mangas. Other stock at the store that might interest comic book readers includes Funko POPs and superbly-detailed action figures.
- Location: Al Safa
- Contact: +971-50-126-8922
- Opening Hours: Saturday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) Thursday and Friday (10:00 am to 12:00 am)
COMICAVE
COMICAVE is a pop culture retail concept covering an array of high-end collectables, apparels, novelty items and other similar products. COMICAVE is great for individuals interested in collecting action figures, prop replicas, model kits, art posters and a range of comic books.
The store also offers comics with Arabic translations to cater to the Arabic speaking audience in Dubai. You can take a look at their website to peruse their collection or order their products online.
- Location: Outlet Mall
- Contact: +971-54-582-7814
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Friday and Saturday (10:00 am to 12:00 am)
FAQS
WHERE TO FIND AFFORDABLE BOOKS IN DUBAI?
Dubai has plenty of places that offer reasonably priced books across a multitude of genres. Some of the most affordable bookstores in Dubai include House of Prose, Book N Bean and BookHero.
WHAT ARE SOME FUN PLACES FOR GAMERS?
There are many perfect places to enjoy video games in Dubai. Check out our list of the best video gaming zones in Dubai. Prefer to get your gaming fix in the comfort of your own home, here are the best places to buy video games and gaming consoles in Dubai.
That concludes our list of places to buy comic books in Dubai. We hope you get your hands on the newest comic books.
For comic book fans based in the capital, there are several excellent bookstores in Abu Dhabi that stock comic books and graphic novels.
