Inside Kinokuniya Abu Dhabi: browse through The Galleria on Al Maryah Island's new bookstore

The long-awaited bookshop opened last week

The newly opened Kinokuniya book shop at The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Kinokuniya officially opened its doors on Wednesday, May 6, on level 3 of The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island's extension. Victor Besa / The National

Book lovers at the newly opened Kinokuniya book shop at The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National

The fully-stocked bookshelves. Victor Besa / The National

Everything from biographies and autobiographies from UAE royals, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to fiction, comics and cookery books are available in store. Victor Besa / The National

The shop boasts 150,000 book titles. Victor Besa / The National

Japanese robot collector's kit for sale at the book shop. Victor Besa / The National

Customers at the newly opened Kinokuniya book shop at The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island adhere to safety rules, with masks and gloves. Victor Besa / The National

A Kinokuniya book shop worker arranges some books. Victor Besa / The National

Guides to the region are also available to buy at the new bookshop in The Galleria Mall on Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National

Kinokuniya is a name book lovers globally will recognise, and Abu Dhabi got a store of its own last week, when the Japanese literary giant opened its doors at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island.

With a staggering 150,000 titles on its shelves spread over two levels, Abu Dhabi's bookish community will find titles in English, Arabic, French and Japanese, with everything from fiction to comics, cookery books and autobiographies in store. There is also an area devoted to all things manga, with comics, Japanese toys and collectibles all on sale.

Click though the gallery above to see inside the newly opened Kinokuniya, Abu Dhabi. 

On its opening weekend, customers flocked to the store – adhering to safety regulations with the necessary space between themselves and wearing obligatory face masks and gloves.

Kinokuniya is currently open from noon to 9pm daily, located on level three of The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. Call 02 643 6747 or visit uae.kinokuniya.com