Where the height of luxury and transcendental experiences reside, also lives a cinema selection that’ll blow your mind. From luxury to boutique, the UAE has it all.
A three course gourmet meal at one, a warp panoramic screen at another and an independent film maker in between. GRAZIA has compiled an expansive list for all.
Roxy Cinemas, BoxPark
A luxury experience with a boutique feel. With plush red leather seats and warm ambiance, this Roxy Cinema location presents a blend of the two worlds. An advanced audio-visual technology, ottoman extensions, and gourmet food/beverage services, this is a unique luxury experience. If you’re after peak comfort with a homely feel, this is your spot.
VOX Cinemas, Ski Dubai
Because catching a movie on some ski slopes in the middle of a desert is completely normal. Why not tick multiple checks off the bucket list by visiting the VOX cinemas in the Mall of the Emirates’ Ski Dubai? For just Dhs100 dirhams per person, you get a hot chocolate, some blankets, and a toasty heater to snuggle into while you watch the next block buster in Dubai’s white wonderland.
ScreenX, Reel Cinemas
A personification of an immersing cinema experience, Reel Cinema’s ScreenX theatres actually interjects you within the movie. A 270-degree panoramic experience that allows the screen to extend into a semi circle, almost engulfing you into the movie. Dubbed the ‘future of cinema’ by Hollywood movie director James Gunn, head over to The Dubai Mall for a new level of captivation.
Vox Gold Cinemas, Yas Mall
If you’re after the most luxurious cinema experience in the capital city, chances are its inside Yas Mall’s Vox Cinemas. Home to 20 of the largest IMAX screen in Abu Dhabi, the VOX Gold Cinema experience pulls out all the stops. A gourmet 3 course meal of anything from crispy prawns to Thai beef salads, which you can enjoy on the spacious adjustable sofas and fluffy blankets.
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Al Saadiyat Island
Far more than just another cinema, Manarat Al Saadiyat is an independent cinema that offers free screenings. From beloved classics to reimagined contemporary films, this indie cinema is located in Abu Dhabi and offers a unique time. Open to the larger community, while the tickets are free, there are limited available on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to RSVP ahead of time.
Cinema Akil, Al Serkal Avenue
Bringing the emirate through-provoking films, Cinema Akil is an independent movie theatre based in Dubai. Attracting over 65,000 attendees and hosting over 60 popups all over the country. The collective have inspired a wave of cinematic art enthusiasts to showcase and consume here. Partnering with Al Serkal, they amplify the stunning films of talented creative across the region. Showcasing unheard stories through awe-inspiring cinematography.
