5 Unique Cinema Experiences in Dubai to Try

Cinema Akil

Best for: True cinephiles

Location: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz

Cinema Akil is another cinema house; in fact, it is Dubai’s first arthouse cinema with a focused independent and international films package. The film theatre, which can seat 130 guests, looks like a small thin Debod-like house decorated with red sofa divans. As an independent cinema, Cinema Akil champions art house films and filmmakers, social issues they address through films and filmmakers in residence events and other festivals and screening. There is a foyer café where customers can order different sorts of drinks, such as saffron chai and turmeric lattes, which can be especially helpful when people need to discuss the movie after watching it.

Theatre at VOX

Best for: Movie dining

Location: Mall of the Emirates

The Theatre is VOX Cinemas offering luxury with food and beverage service integrated. It has better seats, heated reclining seats, blankets, and individual lighting that were not present in the previous facility established by Wolff. Experience digital art installations, relaxing pre-movie cocktails and an onsite pool table. Make selections from a diverse range of seating preferences and select from ultimate dining packages or a chef’s table menu. Equipped with wireless chargers and swivel tables, Theatre is one of the most unique surf theaters that combines gourmet food service with cinema.

Roxy Platinum Plus (Boxpark)

Best for: Blockbusters in a vintage setting

Location: Boxpark

This single screen boutique cinema located at the hotel is all about class and elegance with its Chesterfield Style Leather Armchairs and footstools in burgundy. An oldie but goodie, Roxy Platinum Plus plays new and classics movies in a cozy ambiance at this location. A two course meal package is provided for those who want to have a superior experience of this special occasion or else fancy popcorn and cakes as your feast while watching your favorite movies.

ScreenX at Reel Cinemas

Best for: Total immersion

Location: Dubai Mall

Cinema has been called a technology only ScreenX sets a new standard for this phenomenon with the help of its 270-degree. Pre War scenes take up the left and right wall of the auditorium, rising into the balconies, for an entirely surrounding show. The sections of Action happen in vivid pictures as they expand your field of vision and immerse you in the story world. Experience this 7 digital Cinema format at Reel Cinemas located in the Dubai Mall.

Cinemacity (Fountain Views)

Best for: Cocktails

Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai

If you want a nice theatre to watch a movie along with your cocktail then, Azul Lounge Theatre in Cinemacity is ideal. award-winning licensed cinema that has Draft Beer, wines, spirits and freshly mixed cocktails served to the customers’ seats. Select between club class or VIP seating arrangements and sip on sensational spirits such as popcorn rounded rum cuba libres or peanut butter bourbon old-fashioneds while watching Hollywood films.