Cinemas
The big cinemas are located in the shopping malls, and most of the Hollywood and Bollywood blockbusters make it to Dubai screens. Also, sound quality can be a little off and Arabic (and often French) subtitles cover the bottom of the screen. That said, it’s a great place to cool off during summer. VOX Cinemas rents out screens for private use if you want it all to yourself; you can even play video games on the big screen.
The IMAX theatre at Meydan in Nadd Al Shiba shows all of the big 3D movies (as does the IMAX at Ibn Battuta Mall) as well as the occasional documentary.
Alternative screenings
While most of the cinema multiplexes only show big Hollywood movies, several bars and clubs put on screenings of older, foreign and independent films, usually early in the week and free of charge. The Scene Club is a monthly film club that screens international independent films, followed by a Q&A with the director or producer. These free screenings are held in Knowledge Village, and simply sign up to register for a seat. It is also worth keeping an eye on the local press for details of one-off screenings at some of the city’s more progressive art spaces, such as The Jam Jar and Shelter.
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