Dubai will build a Dh1 billion library which will house millions of books and will be the largest cultural centre in the region, it was announced on Monday, reports gulfnews.com.

The Mohammad Bin Rashid Library will be designed in the shape of an open book. It will open in 2017 and will be the largest cultural centre in the region, with an investment of approximately Dh1 billion.

Located in Al Jaddaf, in the heart of Dubai and close to Dubai Culture Village, the seven-storey, one million square foot facility will house more than 4.5 million books, including 1.5 million printed books, two million electronic books and one million audio books.

The library will also have several areas for interaction, events, activities as well as educational and cultural festivals.

Equipped with 2,600 seats and the most advanced technologies and smart applications, it is expected to receive nine million visitors annually.

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