[Public Library Statistics in the Emirate of Dubai, 2001-2005]

Abstract

This item presents statistics on public libraries in the Emirate of Dubai for the period 2001–2005. The tables document numbers of visitors and members, visitor distribution by library location, and periodicals available in public libraries. The data cover the Central Library and several branch libraries, including Rashidiya, Hor Al Anz, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim, and Hatta, while showing annual and quarterly changes in library visits. The material also records Arabic, foreign, and children’s periodicals. Its significance lies in documenting the activity of Dubai’s public libraries, supporting library service assessment, and providing quantitative evidence for planning and development.