Where to watch a movie in the UAE?

Dubai: The UAE has plenty of options for cinema lovers, from theatres across the country showing all the top movies as soon as they are released worldwide to film festivals in different emirates that celebrate the art of film-making.

Typically, you would see a cinema attached to a mall in the UAE, except a handful of standalone ones in a few emirates. However, the options for a film buff are never ending. The cost for a ticket ranges from Dh35 up to Dh150, depending on the level of luxury or engagement you would like in your viewing experience.

Standard tickets start from Dh35, and there are various upgrades available – 3D movies, 4D movies, IMAX theatres (which have large, curved screens), or even dine-in options. If you are truly feeling fancy, you can even book a private viewing of the film, with the entire cinema booked by you. 

Needless to say, these luxuries come at a cost. But even if you go for the most basic viewing experience, shelling out Dh35 per ticket every other week along with the popcorn, nachos or soft driinks available at the confectionary stand can add up as well.

However, you do not need to fret over movie night burning a hole in your pocket. Many credit card companies and banks, along with telecom companies du and etisalat have discount days, where you get a free ticket on every purchase. Some cardholders can even upsize their meals for free, so you don’t need to fret over added costs if you love going to the cinema regularly.

You can also rely on film reviews, that are posted first day first show by Gulf News here.

Here is a list of all the cinema options you have in the UAE:

Dubai

Reel Cinemas

Locations:

Al Ghurair Centre

Dubai Marina Mall

Jebel Ali Recretion Club

Rove Downtown

The Dubai Mall

The Pointe

The Springs Souk

Contact:

800-DUBAI-MALL (800 38224 6255)

https://www.reelcinemas.ae/

Vox cinemas

Locations:

Burjuman

Cineplex Grand Hyatt

City Centre Deira

City Centre Mirdif

City Centre Shindagha

Kempinski Hotel at MOE

Mall of the Emirates

Mercato

OUTDOOR at Aloft City Centre Deira

OUTDOOR at Galleria – Dubai

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Novo cinemas

Locations:

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Dubai Festival City Mall

Dragon Mart 2

Ibn Battuta Mall

Contact:

04 232 8523

https://uae.novocinemas.com/

Roxy

Locations:

City Walk

La Mer

The beach

Boxpark

Contact:

800 7699

https://www.theroxycinemas.com/

CinemaCity

Location:

Arabian Centre, Mirdif

Contact:

04 2845900

https://www.cinemacity.ae/

Abu Dhabi

Novo

Locations:

The Mall at World Trade Center

Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Baniyas

Contact:

04 232 8523

https://uae.novocinemas.com/

Vox Cinemas

Locations:

Abu Dhabi Mall - Abu Dhabi

Marina Mall - Abu Dhabi

Nation Towers - Abu Dhabi

The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Yas Mall - Abu Dhabi

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Star Cinemas

​Locations:

​​​​​​Khalifa City

National Cinemas

Grand Safeer Cinema, Musaffah

Contact:

https://www.starcinemas.com/

Oscar Cinema

Locations:

Al Wahda Mall - 02 4433244

Al Raha Mall - 02 5562008

Contact:

https://oscarcinema.ae/

CineRoyal

​Locations:

​​​​​​Dalma Mall – 02 5502525

Khalidiya Mall – 02 6819444

Ruwais Mall – 02 8778080

Deerfields Mall – 02 5633990

Contact:

https://cineroyal.ae/home

Sharjah

Novo cinemas

Locations:

Sahara Centre

Buhairah Centre

Mega Mall

Contact:

04 232 8523

https://uae.novocinemas.com/

Vox cinemas

Location:

City Centre Sharjah

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Oscar Cinema

Location:

Al Shaab Village

Contact:

06 5211122https://oscarcinema.ae/

Cinemacity

Location:

Zero 6 Mall

Contact:

06 5277666

https://www.cinemacity.ae/

Al Ain

Vox

Location:

Al Jimi Mall

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Oscar Cinema

Locations:

Club Cinema - 03 7222255

Al Foah Mall - 03 7843535

Barari Outlet Mall - 03 7221992

Contact:

https://oscarcinema.ae/

Star Cinemas

Locations:

Bawadi Mall

Al Ain Mall (Grand Cinemas)

Contact:

https://www.starcinemas.com/

Cinemax

Locations:

Makani Zakhir mall - 03 7519395

Contact:

https://www.cinemaxcinemas.com/

Ras Al Khaimah

Novo

Location:

Manar Mall

Contact:

04 232 8523

https://uae.novocinemas.com/

Vox

Location:

Al Hamra Mall

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Star Cinemas

Location:

At the cross section of Al Oraibi street and E11 (Gulf Cinema)

Contact:

https://www.starcinemas.com/

Cinemax

Location:

Al Naeem Mall - 07 2440222

Contact:

https://www.cinemaxcinemas.com/

Fujairah

Star Cinemas

Locations:

Century Mall

Dana Plaza

Contact:

https://www.starcinemas.com/

Vox

Locations:

City Centre Fujairah

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Galaxy cinema

Location:

Fujairah Mall

Contact:

09 224 4400

http://www.fujairahmall.ae/store&id=35

Ajman

Vox

Location:

City Centre Ajman

Contact:

600 599905

https://uae.voxcinemas.com/

Star Cinema

Location:

Grand Mall

Contact:

https://www.starcinemas.com/

Umm Al Quwain

Star Cinemas

Location:

Mall Of UAQ

Contact:

https://www.starcinemas.com/

With most cinemas offering online booking facilities, there is no excuse out of booking the next movie night right now. See you at the movies!