Godfather of UAE cinemas: The legacy of Ahmad Golchin

Over 57 years, Golchin has changed the theatrical landscape of the UAE with his movies. Golchin has worn many hats in his lifetime, some more nefarious than others, but it’s his legacy laid down in the UAE over the past 57 years that has changed the landscape of theatrical entertainment in the country. We sit with the legend to talk about his life and how cinemas in the UAE evolved over the last 50 years.