We headed out to the movies this weekend, our first time since arriving. All in all, the experience is comparable but there were a few things that seem different:
- We picked our seats when we purchased our tickets. There is no sit where you want, you actually have assigned seats.
- In total, we paid 60 AED / $16 for a movie at 6:10 PM. All movies are about $8 / ticket.
- We have the ability to book movie tickets from our mobile phone.
- We have the ability to be a VIP member - Lay back, relax and let yourself be swept away. Our Platinum Movie Suites offer the ultimate in cinema luxury. The experience begins in a private lounge fitted with marble service counters, signature designer furniture and ambient lighting, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxed drink or bite to eat before your movie. The VIP treatment continues when you are ushered into your suite and sink into a supple reclining chair, conveniently equipped with a side table and button for personal butler service throughout the movie. Come and treat yourself to a night out to the movies in true VIP style.
- The food is much cheaper - you can get 1 large popcorn, 1 nacho, 2 regular drinks & 1 M&M for 39 AED / $10.62.
- If you prefer, you can get tea, coffee or crepes to eat during your movie.
- I think our theater had 22 screens. All I know is that we were in screen 18 which was on the 3rd floor and there was at least a 4th floor above us. I don't know how high the place was but, as all things in Dubai, it was huge.
- They do edit the movies here. They did a good enough job that we didn't even realize we missed a nudity scene until we came home and read about it. They don't delete any of the language or anything like that, apparently just nude bodies.
- We have Arabic subtitles.
All in all it was a good experience and I am sure we will be back in the future.
crepes and tea.......awesome!
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