Cinemas in Dubai

To the movies in Dubai

When you are on holiday in Dubai it might be fun to visit one of the cinemas. You can easily combine a night to the movies with shopping, because almost all cinemas in Dubai are located in a mall. The cinemas in Dubai are modern and comparable to the large cinemas in other countries. You can see the latest Hollywood movies and often the latest films from Bollywood as well. Pay attention to the language of the movie and the subtitles, because the films are shown in different languages ​​and with different subtitles. The special thing about cinemas in Dubai is that you can even watch movies in the open-air, because there are some out outdoor cinemas.

Where can you go to the cinema in Dubai?

There are several cinema chains in Dubai, each with cinemas at multiple locations. One of these chains is Vox with venues in Deira, Mall of the Emirates and Mercato Mall. The Vox cinema in the Mall of the Emirates has go fourteen screen and here you can watch movies in 4DX and IMAX or opt for the luxurious VIP experience with luxurious chairs and a dinner during the movie. You can have the same VIP or 4DX VIP experience in the Vox Deira cinema in the historic center of Dubai, where there are 20 screens available to you! Last but not least, the Vox cinema in the Mercato Mall has got 7 screens. There's a Vox outdoor cinema on the roof of the Galleria Mall as well. You can watch movies under the stars from a lounge couch or bean bags.

Another cinema chain is Reel Cinemas with cinemas in the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Marina Mall. The Reel Cinema in Dubai Mall is the largest cinema in the United Arab Emirates with 22 screens. At this cinema you can watch movies in 4D and there is a VIP experience with luxury leather chairs and a butler who provides food and drinks during the film. The Reel Cinema in Dubai Marina Mall is a lot smaller with 7 screens, but it offers the VIP experience as well.

Finally Novo has got cinemas located in the IBN Batutta Mall and the Dubai Festival City Mall. The Novo cinema in IBN Batutta Mall is another mega cinema with 21 screens with 3D and IMAX. Like the other cinema chains Novo offers a VIP experience with a butler who provides food and drinks. Novo calls this the 7 star experience. The Novo cinema in Dubai Festival City Mall has got twelve screens and offers the IMAX, 3D and 7-star experience as well.

Eating and drinking in the cinemas of Dubai

All cinemas in Dubai sell all sorts of snacks and drinks, just like in other cinemas in the world. Of course there is also popcorn for sale! At some cinemas you can even enjoy a dinner during the film, but then you have to opt for the VIP experience. Note that during Ramadan you should not eat during daylight and the same applies to Dubai cinemas. However many cinemas in Dubai still allow y to eat and drink in the cinema, but it's best to check at the cinema what is allowed and what is not.

The Dubai International Film Festival

Each year, the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) takes place in December and offers films, documentaries and premieres from all over the world. During the film festival, film stars, directors and producers travel to Dubai to show the latest films. The DIFF takes place in the Madinat Arena in the Madinat Jumeirah conference center, but also in the Dubai cinemas such as the VOX cinemas in Mall of the Emirates and the outdoor cinema on the roof of the Galleria Mall.

Below are the most important cinemas in Dubai. Click on a cinema to get more information such as opening times and prices.