Who’s up for watching a movie for AED 20? Oh, and you also get a tub of popcorn! Vox cinemas just turned 10 and movie buffs are in for a big treat! As part of Vox’s anniversary celebration, the cinema chain is offering movie tickets and popcorn for AED 20. The movie marathon is happening across various outlets in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, did you know Vox cinemas now has a new desi menu?
What’s It?
Vox cinemas has big plans for anniversary. The cinema chain is celebrating their 10th year and how! Movie buffs can enjoy a host of blockbusters from 2019, until 8 January 2020. The lineup includes some famous flicks like Maleficent 2 starring Angelina Jolie, Joker with Joaquin Phoenix and Captain Marvel.
And that’s not all! As part of the celebration guests will also get a tub of popcorn. If you’re up for a little more shell out AED 200 and indulge in a lavish three course meal, along with a movie ticket at THEATRE by Rhodes.
The best part- the little ones are not neglected too. You can plan a complete family outing as the lineup also includes a host of kids movies like Shazam!, Lion King, Toy Story 4, and Aladdin.
Here’s the full schedule:
- Fri Jan 2 Captain Marvel
- Sat Jan 3 Avengers: Endgame
- Sun Jan 4 Spider-Man: Far from Home
- Mon Jan 5 John Wick 3
- Tue Jan 6 War (Hindi)
- Wed Jan 7 Glass
- Thu Jan 8 Shazam!
Grab your tub of popcorn!
And in case you want to watch a movie in complete privacy, the Mall of the Emirates has a mini private theatre perfect to hang out with your girl pals.
What Else?
If films are not your cup of tea, Dubai has a lot more in store. From a zombie theme park to a massive library and London’s famous wax museum, here are new attractions in the UAE you must look forward to.
1. Zombie Theme Park
One of the most awaited attractions in the UAE, this one’s a treat for Zombie lovers. Nakheel Malls in association with Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club is launching a spooky Zombie theme park in Deira Islands. Spread across 65,000 sq feet, the park will boast several attractions including paintball games, 9D cinema, axe throw games, laser tag and more. And that’s not all! The park also has live act featuring Zombies that glow-in-the-dark. Now, that’s perfect enough to get spooked, isn’t it? The park also features shops, a private party room, and a zombie themed restaurant.
When: Expected to open in 2020
2. The View at The Palm
The Palm Towers in Dubai will soon let you swim in the sky! Wondering how? The city’s highest roof-top infinity pool is coming to The View at the Palm and its for everyone who fancy swimming with a view. The pool will hold over 930,000 liters of water. Apart from the breath-taking pool the tower will also feature restaurants, residences, and a viewing deck for the public.
When: 2020
3. Mohammad Bin Rashid Library
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library was announced in 2016, to mark the Year of Reading. The massive building is said to resemble an open book, placed on a rehl – a lectern which holds the Quran. The seven storeys tall structure is visible from the creek, giving water taxi commuters a sneak peek of its progress. Once complete, the library will have more than 4.5 million printed and e-books, and several arenas and a lecture theatre with a seating capacity of 500.
When: 2019
4. Madame Tussauds
You no longer have to travel to London to see the Madamme Tussauds. Dubai will soon get its very own wax museum, nestled on the Bluewaters, the island development off The Beach at JBR. The museum will be owned and operated by Merlin, the company which manages Legoland Dubai. However, details about who the Dubai Tussauds will feature remains unavailable.
When: 2020
5. Museum of Future
One of the most spoken about attractions in the UAE, the large fish-shaped silver structure has been the centre of attraction on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road for long now. The Museum of Future is slowly inching towards completion, and its quite evident. When complete, the destination will serve as a platform for future inventions.
When: 2020
