Tipped to be one of the most progressive tourist destinations in the Gulf, Abu Dhabi is the popular choice of tourists in search of plush cosmopolitan holiday venues with all the creature comforts modernity affords. Renowned as a regional hub for art and culture, the fast growing nation is a veritable giant in the entertainment sphere with many an attraction catering to the finer things in life as demonstrated in art and film.
Cinema is of particular interest to the residents of Abu Dhabi who take their entertainment as seriously as their obsession with global brands and retail. With its mallscapes and thoroughfares littered with state-of-the-art theatres showcasing the latest thrillers from Hollywood and Bollywood avid movie fanatics would be spoilt for choice in this Mecca of cinema where a day at the movies is a veritable family tradition among locals.
Often described as one of the best ways to unwind after a day of sightseeing, movie goers exploring the enthralling environs of Abu Dhabi have more than a few plush cinemas to choose from. Equipped with the latest cinematic technology, these stunning movie theatres are conveniently located in tourist hotspots and retail venues. From animated films to suspenseful dramas making headlines amongst global cinema movie goers of various origin, finding titles that tease their interest can be assured in the plethora of theatres occupying the city.
Some of the highlights include the AL Raha Cinema located in Raha Shopping Mall while Khalidiyah Mall’s Cine Royal is also a popular theatre in the city. The Hamdan Centre’s Grand Abu Dhabi and the Marina Mall’s Cinestar also screen the latest Hollywood and Arabic films on offer while the Grand Al Mariah Najda Street and the Grand Abu Dhabi Mall cinema are other hotspots for English language and Arabic movies in Abu Dhabi. Malayalam and Tamil movie fans on the other hand can head down to the Eldorado Cinema on Electra Street or the Grand Safeer on Musaffah while the National Cinema and Al Ain Club Cinema screens the hottest Hindi films of the day. The Grand Rotana and Grand Cineplex are some of the best multiplexes in Abu Dhabi which hosts the Abu Dhabi Film Festival annually. Known as the Middle East International Film Festival at inception this cultural melee of movie magic is now hosted in Abu Dhabi each year and serves as one of the country’s leading entertainment events.
The Cultural Foundation of the country also conducts international film festivals in conjunction with various foreign embassies in the nation to broaden the region’s cinematic appetite.
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