Al Munna Bookshop, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai. Books on 74th Street. Open 08:30–13:00 and 16:30–22:00.
A practical breakdown of Dubai's Metro, bus, tram and water transport network — real Nol card costs, which neighbourhoods the system doesn't cover, and when you're better off calling a taxi.
A practical breakdown of how construction works in Dubai — contractor licensing and grading, realistic per-square-foot costs, permit timelines, and the questions that separate a proper outfit from a risky one.
A practical guide to finding airline offices and IATA-accredited travel agents in Dubai, what date changes, refunds and excess baggage actually cost, and how to spot a properly licensed agent before you hand over your passport and a wad of cash.