Are you a registered charity?
Are you a registered charity?
NO, we are NOT! We are a DED registered Dubai company with huge CSR
targeted activities
How do I track my order?
How do I track my order?
Dear Reader, go to the tracking page HERE
Enter the tracking number sent to you via email. You will have immediate access to your order status.
Enter the tracking number sent to you via email. You will have immediate access to your order status.
Is the delivery free?
Is the delivery free?
The delivery cost will be AED15 all over UAE. But the good news is; you will get a FREE delivery if
your order value exceeds the amount of AED130. why to pay for shipping? Order a few more books, pay for books and not for shipping.
When will I get my books after placing the order?
When will I get my books after placing the order?
BookHero uses independent delivery service providers who assure
us a delivery timeline within 24h to 48h.
Next day delivery could happen from Monday to Saturday and it will be possible (as long as your order is placed the day before 6pm). Sundays will not be collecting or delivery service.
Next day delivery could happen from Monday to Saturday and it will be possible (as long as your order is placed the day before 6pm). Sundays will not be collecting or delivery service.
Do you offer same day delivery?
Do you offer same day delivery?
No. As of now, we do not offer this service.
What happens if I am not home when the delivery arrives?
What happens if I am not home when the delivery arrives?
The delivery company will contact you beforehand to inform you about the delivery.
In case you are not available, they will try for a total of three attempts, and after that the shipment comes back to us.
In case you are not available, they will try for a total of three attempts, and after that the shipment comes back to us.
Can I choose a delivery time and day?
Can I choose a delivery time and day?
We can't promise you that. Delivery services take place from Monday to Saturday - 9 am to 5 pm.
You could try to request the delivery person and see if possible.
You could try to request the delivery person and see if possible.
Can I collect my order from any of your outlets?
Can I collect my order from any of your outlets?
Yes. We offer a Click & Collect
service. You can select the option at the time of payment and collect your order from the BookHero outlet at Oasis Mall, Basement Level 1.
Do note that the payment has to be made online prior to collecting the books.
What happens if my order has been shipped wrongly?
What happens if my order has been shipped wrongly?
We are thorough in our dispatch and delivery process but in the event of such errors, please do reach out to us by email info@bookhero.ae within 48 hours we will rectify and reship your order free of cost.
Once you receive the new shipment please send the wrong shipment to the courier representative to bring the items back to us.
Once you receive the new shipment please send the wrong shipment to the courier representative to bring the items back to us.
Are website offers applicable to in-store books as well?
Are website offers applicable to in-store books as well?
No. All discounts and offers are specific to either website OR outlets unless specified otherwise. Please read terms and conditions of sale
How can I find out about offers and sales?
How can I find out about offers and sales?
We want you to know everything awesome that goes on at BookHero. So subscribe HERE
to our newsletter & follow us on social media to be the first to know when we have great deals and fun events lined up!
Do you accept cash on delivery?
Do you accept cash on delivery?
Yes we do accept COD , please select while making the order. Please be aware that a
supplement of AED5 will be added to the total bill.
Can I get an exchange or refund for my purchase?
Can I get an exchange or refund for my purchase?
Our books are so modestly priced that we do not offer this option. To keep prices affordable for all, we avoid costs that arise with returning products. On rare occasions we might do so. Kindly write to us at customers@bookhero.ae
If I want to buy books in-person from an outlet, where can I do this?
If I want to buy books in-person from an outlet, where can I do this?
If youβd like to explore our shelves and feel (and smell!) the pages in your hands, BookHero has outlets all over Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Some of them have NO STAFF managing them and we rely on customer honesty to choose their books and pay the correct value into the collection box. To find out more details of locations and timings please click HERE.
Can I choose books at the outlet and pay using my online BookHero account?
Can I choose books at the outlet and pay using my online BookHero account?
No. Payments must be made directly to the outlet.
Which store has your largest collection?
Which store has your largest collection?
All our outlets have a diverse collection of books but the largest in terms of size is at:
1) Oasis Mall Dubai Basement Level 1
2) BookHero CafΓ© in Umm Suqeim Park
1) Oasis Mall Dubai Basement Level 1
2) BookHero CafΓ© in Umm Suqeim Park
What is the educational book swap project?
What is the educational book swap project?
We have been running this scheme since 2016 where we offer FREE educational book swaps for school, college and university students and parents. This scheme is ONLY AVAILABLE at the BookHero outlet in Oasis Centre, Dubai.
Please read the criteria of the scheme below:
- Your books must be in a good condition (no writing in and on it, no missing pages, no highlighted portions, or any other defacement). We swap the same number of books you give us. ALL FREE OF COST!
- The timing for book swap service is between 10 am to 8 pm.
- Books can be exchanged unlimited number of times as long as they continue to be in good condition.
Please read the criteria of the scheme below:
- Your books must be in a good condition (no writing in and on it, no missing pages, no highlighted portions, or any other defacement). We swap the same number of books you give us. ALL FREE OF COST!
- The timing for book swap service is between 10 am to 8 pm.
- Books can be exchanged unlimited number of times as long as they continue to be in good condition.
How do we pay for books in locations where there are no salespeople available?
How do we pay for books in locations where there are no salespeople available?
We have a unique colour-coded pricing system.
Check the colour of the printed sticker at the base of the bookβs spine:
Calculate the total cost according to the stickers
Deposit the exact amount inside the "HONEST BLUEBOX" located on top of the shelf with a PAY HERE sign.
Investing in reading is investing in happiness!
Check the colour of the printed sticker at the base of the bookβs spine:
GREEN is AED10
YELLOW is AED20
Select your booksCalculate the total cost according to the stickers
Deposit the exact amount inside the "HONEST BLUEBOX" located on top of the shelf with a PAY HERE sign.
Investing in reading is investing in happiness!
Can we swap childrenβs books or novels for any of the books in your collection?
Can we swap childrenβs books or novels for any of the books in your collection?
No. We only swap educational books, For more details CLICK HERE
Can we rent the BookHero Bookmobile for an event?
Can we rent the BookHero Bookmobile for an event?
Our bookmobile is loaded with amazing books in all genres. If you are having an event and
wish for our help, please email us directly with full details at info@bookhero.ae
Are all your books new?
Are all your books new?
BookHero sells a mix of NEW and PRE-READ books. We take utmost care in sourcing pre-read books that are in generally good condition with minor flaws only.
Are all your books only AED 10 or AED 20?
Are all your books only AED 10 or AED 20?
Our books are MAINLY AED 10 or AED 20, but there are a few exceptions where prices can
be slightly higher. But you can rest assured that all our books are competitively priced.
Do you buy books from people?
Do you buy books from people?
Yes, we do! You can sell to us ONLY at Oasis Mall, Dubai. We are in Basement level 1. We
purchase books of any genre for AED 1 EACH. We only purchase books English and Arabic
books. For books in other languages, we can accept, not purchase them. Educational books
can be swapped under the Educational Book Swap scheme.
Can we give our books to BookHero?
Can we give our books to BookHero?
We will gladly accept any of your unwanted books. You could simply drop them at our
locations in Oasis Mall Dubai, Basement level 1 or BookHero CafΓ© in Umm Suqeim Park .
You can drop them off EVERY DAY between 10 am to 8 pm.
How do we get in touch with BookHero for any issues?
How do we get in touch with BookHero for any issues?
Didnβt find the answer you were looking for? Reach out to us - weβre always ready to chat
with you. If you need any info or help sorting an issue out with your order, just ping us at info@bookhero.ae and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
We would like to discuss with BookHero on how to participate in our events. How should I get in touch?
We would like to discuss with BookHero on how to participate in our events. How should I get in touch?
You can always reach us via email or social media and youβll typically receive a
response within a day! Our contact details are mentioned on our website and we
are always eager to hear from our reading nation!