Novo Cinemas
Company type | Private company |
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Founded | 2000 |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Key people | Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, CEO Selim Azar, CEO Gulf Film LLC[1] |
Website | novocinemas |
Novo Cinemas is a movie theater chain owned by Gulf Film LLC operating in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain. It is headquartered in Dubai. It was previously known as Grand Cinemas until it was relaunched on May 6, 2014. Established in 1989 in the UAE, Gulf Film was acquired in 2011 by Qatar Media Services (q.media). Novo cinemas are located in Qatar, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah
History
The Grand Cinemas brand name was launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2000. It was relaunched on May 6, 2014 as Novo Cinemas.
The Grand Cinemas operation is owned by Gulf Film. Established in 1989 in the UAE, Gulf Film was acquired in 2011 by "Qatar Media Services" (q.media).
On July 2005, Grand Cinemas launched the first IMAX in the Middle East at Ibn Battuta Mall Megaplex in Dubai
Features
- Novo SKY - Standard balcony seating
- Novo EDGE - Top vantage point seating
- Novo COOL - Seating designed for optimal viewing comfort
- Novo 3D - Real 3D experience
- Novo 7-Star - Retractable seats, personalized "Butler Service", Exclusive amenities and privacy
- IMAX - Large screen with IMAX technology
Services
- Online booking
- Mobile booking
Private Bookings
- Private screenings
- Birthday parties
- Special events
- Team building
Branches
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
- Ibn Battuta Mall (IMAX)
- Dubai Festival City
- Al Ghurair Centre Galleria (Grand Hyatt)
Abu Dhabi
- The Mall of The World Center
- Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Baniyas
Ras Al Khaimah
- Manar Mall
Sharjah
- Buhairah Centre
- Mega Mall
- Sahara Center
Qatar
- The Pearl (IMAX)
Bahrain
- Seef Mall, Muharraq (IMAX)
See also
The Movie Masters Cinema Group, Grand Cinemas is also a cinema chain, operating under parent company Movie Masters, in Western Australia. "Movie Masters" also operates Ace Cinemas.
References
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