About Us
About Kinokuniya
Books Kinokuniya UAE – In the Spirit of Kaizen…
Books Kinokuniya was founded by Moichi Tanabe on 22nd January 1927 in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Our international venture began with the opening of Books Kinokuniya, San Francisco Store in 1969. To-date, we have 22 stores in the United States, including 30 others around the world: Singapore, Australia,
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. We also have 6 corporate sales offices spread throughout Asia Pacific and the US, as well as 3 export/liaison offices in New York, London and Taiwan.
Ever entrepreneurial and embodying the spirit of kaizen, Books Kinokuniya is committed to provide excellent services and create a pleasant ambience in our bookstores, so as to satisfy and delight all our customers.
More information in Japanese & English
On Books Kinokuniya, United Arab Emirates
The store in Dubai Mall is a massive 39,000 square feet wide paragon book gallery that stocks more than a million books, magazines, games, collectibles, and toys in English, Arabic, Japanese, and French. The store in Abu Dhabi, located in The Galleria Al Maryah Island is over 27,000 square feet and is flooded with natural light, greenery, and a Japanese café is housed on the 4th floor.
Our stores act as a focal point of literacy and culture within any one city. And we aim to have the finest range of books and events all within some of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
Corporate Sales - Dubai Sales Office (DSO)
Kinokuniya Dubai Sales Office (DSO) serves as a total coordinator for knowledge and information and covers all libraries and organizations in UAE as well as in region. Kinokuniya’s worldwide operations and strategic alliances with publishers and distributors have allowed us to have a competitive advantage in the supply and fulfillment of our clients’ requests and orders.
Our network of bookstores together with the frequent air shipment from UK has made it possible for us to acquire materials easily from the regions. Always re-inventing itself, Books Kinokuniya always strives to serve the local libraries as well as the reading population better.
For organizations interested in enjoying DSO’s various services, a complimentary corporate account will be extended to you so that your organization may join the ranks of our many valued library/corporate customers and enjoy discount and privileges with DSO.
Our Core Values
Vision
Creating opportunities of contacts between cultures and civilizations, and developing the growth of local cultures and talents with the aim of promoting better understanding amongst cultures.
Mission
We are committed to provide excellent services and pleasant ambience to satisfy and delight all our customers. Together, we work in trust, harmony, and integrity so that all of us can be proud of being a member of Books Kinokuniya.
Core Values
- Professionalism
- Spirit of Kaizen
- Service Excellence
- Pleasant Ambience
- Welfare For Employees
- Integrity
- Trust
- Harmony
- Finest Range Of Titles
- Competitive Pricing
Corporate Philosophy
The Company is like a stage. Books and information products are like actors and actresses. Staff are like producers and directors, and customers are like the audience. Once the customers come into contact with Books Kinokuniya, their theatrical experience begins.
To receive a standing ovation from the customers, the Company must provide a well-designed stage. The staff must provide clear directions to the actors and actresses and ensure all props are in place. Actors and actresses are well cared for so that they can perform their very best before the audience.
