Koottar helps your finished books find their next reader. Clear space at home, help someone nearby read more, and borrow from the community when you need your next book.
The UAE is home to one of the world's most internationally diverse reading populations. More than 200 nationalities live here β bringing with them personal libraries that span dozens of languages, genres, and literary traditions. Yet most of those books sit unread on shelves after the first pass, while the person three floors up is looking for exactly that title.
Koottar was built to fix this. Upload the books you have finished, connect with readers in your own building, street and neighbourhood, and let your shelf help someone else read more.
Sharing makes room at home without throwing books away. It gives another reader affordable access to a book they may not have bought yet, and it turns your personal library into a small community resource.
From the literary salons of Abu Dhabi to the cafΓ© culture of Dubai Marina, from the family communities of Sharjah to the beach reading spots of Ras Al Khaimah β the UAE has always had a reading culture. What it hasn't had is an infrastructure to connect readers who live close enough to share books in person. That's what Koottar builds.
Koottar is live across UAE and growing β start by sharing a few books from your shelf today.
Once readers share their shelves, everyone can borrow from nearby books. This is not a national marketplace; it is a neighbourhood reading loop where people give books a second life.
Start exploring: share books in Dubai, discover reader-friendly areas, or dive into specific neighbourhoods like JLT, Dubai Marina, or Downtown Dubai.
Koottar is growing across the UAE, starting with share books in Dubai. Discover reader-friendly places in Dubai or explore neighbourhoods like JLT, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai.
Explore by emirate
13 neighbourhoods Β· Live now across UAE
Share books in Dubai β6 neighbourhoods Β· Launching late 2026
Book sharing in Abu Dhabi β5 neighbourhoods Β· Launching late 2026
Book sharing in Sharjah β3 neighbourhoods Β· Coming 2026β27
Book sharing in Ajman β2 neighbourhoods Β· Coming 2027
Book sharing in Umm Al Quwain β3 neighbourhoods Β· Coming 2026β27
Book sharing in Ras Al Khaimah β3 neighbourhoods Β· Coming 2027
Book sharing in Fujairah βAdd finished books from your shelf. Koottar fills in the details so they become discoverable nearby.
Readers message you when a book fits what they need. Share it, save space, and keep the story moving.
FAQ
Koottar is a hyperlocal book-sharing community built around sharing first. Upload books you have finished, help nearby readers discover them, and borrow from the community when you need your next read.
Koottar is live across UAE. Start sharing with the community today.
Koottar is live across UAE. Share books from your shelf and browse books that other readers have shared nearby.
When you start sharing on Koottar, your books become visible to readers in your area. You also see every book available near you, making it easier to connect with like-minded readers.
Yes β completely free for readers. No subscription, no commission, no hidden fees. You share books, help others read, and borrow when you need something new.
Absolutely. The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities, and Koottar is built for that diversity. You can list and borrow books in Arabic, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, French, or any language. Filter by language when browsing to find exactly what you're looking for.
Community shelf
Preview a few books from the Koottar shelf and pre-register to get notified when borrowing opens.
