Books that have crossed oceans to fill your shelves.
We coordinate global publisher networks and frequent air shipments so your library gets the materials it needs, no matter where they are published.
The best account has no fine print
A complimentary corporate account does more than save on books. It gives your team direct access to procurement tools and global inventory through a single login.
Bookweb Pro access
Search, select, and order from our full catalog with a dedicated User ID and password.
Exclusive institutional discounts
Reduced pricing on every order. No tiered thresholds or spending minimums.
Frequent international shipments
Coordinated air shipments from the US and UK arrive regularly to speed up fulfillment.
Worldwide publisher network
Strategic alliances with distributors and publishers across Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.
Dedicated account support
A single point of contact for your institution's ordering, inquiries, and special requests.
No commitment required
The account is complimentary with no subscription, no contract, and no hidden fees.
160+ institutions rely on our coordination
Libraries and organizations across the region trust us to source materials from publishers worldwide. Here is what a few of them say.
Kinokuniya's network means we get titles from Tokyo and London without managing multiple vendor relationships. Their coordination has simplified our acquisitions process significantly.
Amira Al-Hashimi
Head Librarian, University of Sharjah
The complimentary corporate account gave us instant access to Bookweb Pro and discounts that stretched our budget further. Straightforward setup, no pressure.
James Fletcher
Procurement Manager, Dubai Knowledge Park
Frequent air shipments from the US and UK mean our students get the latest editions within weeks, not months. That speed matters in academic research.
Dr. Priya Sharma
Director of Library Services, American University of Ras Al Khaimah
We needed a single point of contact for materials from Japan, Australia, and Europe. Kinokuniya coordinated the entire fulfillment chain. Reliable and efficient.
Khalid Al-Mansouri
Collections Coordinator, Abu Dhabi Public Libraries
Their knowledge of global publisher networks is unmatched. We source specialized academic texts that other vendors could not fulfill. Kinokuniya delivers consistently.
Yuki Tanaka
Acquisitions Librarian, Zayed University
Bookweb Pro and frequent air shipments
We coordinate frequent air shipments from the UK and US to deliver materials efficiently to libraries and organizations across the UAE and region.
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Air routes served
Direct frequent shipments from USA and UK to DSO.
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Regional bookstores
Network of stores across Asia and Australia.
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Central hub
Dubai Sales Office coordinates all regional fulfillment.
A complimentary corporate account and Bookweb Pro access.
Your organization receives a dedicated account with exclusive discounts and procurement tools. No commitments, just a smoother way to order.
How did a bookstore chain become a source for institutional materials?
We started as a chain of brick-and-mortar bookstores in Japan. Decades later, our network spans continents, and we coordinate frequent air shipments from the US and UK to serve libraries across the UAE and the region.