The oldest second hand bookstore in Dubai allows customers to sell back the books they bought from them for 50% of the selling price. This way the create a closed loop and not only sell the used books, but they let people return them. This way they create an innovative library-like design for the second hand book business.

Paper books are still popular and used by the majority, especially kids. However, books of course have an impact on the environment. Especially in Dubai, where lot of people is relocating very often, heavy books are a burden and most of the time have to be thrown away.

House of prose is selling second hand books and also closing the loop by buying their own books back at 50% of the price.

Successful branch of House of prose serving in Dubai since 90s.