Premium cinema halls in the UAE
Every chain names its premium hall differently. Here is what is actually inside, what it costs today and where to find it.
VOX Cinemas
THEATRE
VOX's top tier. Fully reclining leather seats with pillows and blankets, food served to your seat or in a private lounge, personal service. Source
Today 65 – 225 AED
VOX — Al Jimi MallVOX — City Centre MirdifVOX — Mall of the EmiratesVOX — Palm Jumeirah MallVOX — The Galleria, Al Maryah IslandVOX — Wafi MallVOX — Yas Mall
GOLD
A small hall with wide seats, a swivel table and drink holder, chef-made food to your seat and a private lounge before and after. Source
Today 94.50 AED
VOX — Al Hamra MallVOX — City Centre Al ZahiaVOX — City Centre DeiraVOX — Dubai Festival City MallVOX — Nation TowersVOX — Wafi Mall
MAX
VOX's big screen. Regular seats, a much larger screen and stronger sound, for a small premium. Source
Today 49 – 85 AED
VOX — Abu Dhabi MallVOX — Al Hamra MallVOX — Al Jimi MallVOX — BurJumanVOX — City Centre AjmanVOX — City Centre Al ZahiaVOX — City Centre DeiraVOX — City Centre FujairahVOX — City Centre MirdifVOX — City Centre SharjahVOX — Palm Jumeirah MallVOX — Reem MallVOX — Wafi MallVOX — Yas Mall
IMAX
An IMAX screen with a taller picture; films shot for IMAX show more of the frame. Source
Today 50 – 225 AED
VOX — City Centre MirdifVOX — Dubai Festival City MallVOX — Mall of the EmiratesVOX — The Galleria, Al Maryah IslandVOX — Yas Mall
4DX
Seats that move with the film, plus wind, water and fog. Fun for action, not for everyone. Source
Today 78.75 AED
KIDS
A children's hall with colourful seating, showing animation and family films only. Source
Today 46 AED
VOX — Abu Dhabi MallVOX — Al Jimi MallVOX — BurJumanVOX — City Centre AjmanVOX — City Centre Al ZahiaVOX — City Centre DeiraVOX — City Centre MirdifVOX — Mall of the EmiratesVOX — Palm Jumeirah MallVOX — Reem MallVOX — The Galleria, Al Maryah IslandVOX — Yas Mall
PREMIER
Powered leather recliners, priced between Standard and GOLD. from a non-official source Source
Today 50 – 75 AED
VOX — BurJumanVOX — City Centre FujairahVOX — City Centre Me'aisemVOX — City Centre SharjahVOX — Mall of the EmiratesVOX — The Galleria, Al Maryah IslandVOX — Yas Mall
Private Cinema
A small hall you book whole for your group; content and food are arranged after booking. from a non-official source Source
Star Cinemas
Platinum Suites
Star's top tier, recliners with in-hall service. Details vary by branch. from a non-official source Source
Today 52.50 – 105 AED
Star — Al Foah MallStar — Al Ghurair CentreStar — Al Wahda MallStar — Bawadi MallStar — Central Mall, Khalifa CityStar — Century MallStar — Junction Mall, DIP
Star Premium
A step above Standard with the same seat classes (Select and VIP). No official description of what's inside. details not confirmed Source
Today 57.75 – 68.25 AED
MX4D
Motion seats with wind and water effects, at Bawadi. from a non-official source Source
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos sound from above and around, with regular seating. details not confirmed Source
Today 42 – 52.50 AED
Star — Al Foah MallStar — Al Wahda MallStar — Central Mall, Khalifa CityStar — Grand Mall
Dolby
A Dolby sound hall; no official description found. details not confirmed Source
Today 57.75 – 63 AED
Novo Cinemas
7 Star
Fully reclining powered leather seats with pillow and blanket, a private lounge with a fine-dining menu and a personal butler. from a non-official source Source
IMAX with Laser
At IMG, Dubai's largest IMAX: 24.4 by 13.8 metres, 360 seats, 4K laser projection and 12-channel sound. Source
SKY
A name Novo uses for a premium hall at some branches; we could not confirm what's in it. details not confirmed Source
Roxy Cinemas
Platinum
A pre-show lounge with pool tables and a balcony, fully reclining heated seats with blankets, food and drinks to your seat. from a non-official source Source
Today 165 AED
Roxy — BoxparkRoxy — City WalkRoxy — Dubai Hills MallRoxy — The Beach, JBR
Premiere
A tier between Standard and Platinum; no official description found. details not confirmed Source
Gold
Roxy's tier between Standard and Platinum; no official description found. details not confirmed Source
Today 65 – 95 AED
Xtreme
At Dubai Hills Mall, one of the largest screens in the region. from a non-official source Source
Today 55 – 175 AED
Private Screen
A hall you book whole for your group. details not confirmed Source
Bronze
A tier name Roxy uses; no official description found. details not confirmed Source
Today 52 AED
Reel Cinemas
Platinum Suites
Wide leather recliners with 3 positions and a butler taking orders from an à la carte menu. Source
Today 65 – 182 AED
Dolby Cinema
Dolby Vision picture with high contrast and Dolby Atmos sound from above and around. Source
Today 46 – 85 AED
MX4D
Motion seats with wind, water, snow and lighting effects. Source
ScreenX
The film spills onto both side walls, 270 degrees around you, in selected scenes. Source
Today 50 – 60 AED
The Boutique
Reel's small upscale halls; no current official description found. details not confirmed Source
Cine Royal
Royal Suites
Reclining leather seats with a side table and butler service, plus a private entrance, box office and lobby. from a non-official source Source
Today 150 AED
Cine Royal — Dalma MallCine Royal — Deerfields MallCine Royal — Khalidiyah MallCine Royal — WTC Mall
Royal Plus
Dolby Atmos sound and 4K projection with regular seating. from a non-official source Source
Today 40.25 – 69 AED
Cine Royal — Dalma MallCine Royal — Deerfields MallCine Royal — Khalidiyah MallCine Royal — WTC Mall
Cinemacity
IMAX
At Zero6 Sharjah, one of the region's largest screens, with three seat classes. Regular; Club, Italian leather semi-recliners with swivel tables; VIP, full recliners with a waiter. Source
Today 65 – 120 AED
XXL Screen
At AlQana Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE's largest screens with dual laser projection; Regular, Club and VIP with privacy panels. Source
Today 65 – 165 AED
VIP seats
Not a hall but a seat class in every branch. Full leather recliners, a swivel table and a waiter at the press of a button. Source
Today 85 – 165 AED
Cinemacity — Al QanaCinemacity — Arabian CentreCinemacity — Fountain Views, The Dubai MallCinemacity — Zero 6 Mall
Arthouse
At AlQana, a hall for independent, award-winning and foreign-language films, with recliners. Source
Today 70 AED