Going to the movies is very popular in Dubai specially on the week end and on holidays. The excellent facilities and cool comfort is a perfect way for individuals and families to lose yourself from the daily humdrum of life. Dubai has seen an explosion in the number of screens available over the past couple of years. Most of the shopping malls has multiple screens and the seating ranges from leather armchair and waiter service to the traditional chairs. Cinema timings can be found in the daily newspapers, as well as in the entertainment supplements of the newspaper. There are also very good websites where you can seek out the movie of your choice and book your tickets online.

The highlight for movie lovers in Dubai is the annual Dubai International Film Festival. Improving year on year, the event runs for a week in December across various locations and showcases an impressive mix of mainstream, world and local cinema, from shorts to full features. See www.dubaifilmfest.com for more details.