Novo Cinemas
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| 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 theatre chain owned by Gulf Film LLC operating in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), Qatar and Bahrain. It is headquartered in Dubai and considered as the largest cinema chain in the Middle East.[2] [3]
It was previously known as Grand Cinemas since 2000 until it relaunched on May 6, 2014 under the Novo Cinemas name,[4] with theatres located in Qatar,[5] Bahrain,[6] Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah.
Despite the 2014 rebrand, the Grand Cinemas brand itself continues to exist as a separate corporate entity based in Lebanon, owned by Selim Ramia & Co., one of the co-founders and former executives of Gulf Film LLC.
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.[7]
In July 2005, Grand Cinemas launched the first IMAX in the Middle East at Ibn Battuta Mall Megaplex in Dubai.[8]
In July 2007, the Grand Cinemas franchise expands into Lebanon under the ownership of local businessman Selim Ramia, one of the co-founders of the Gulf Film LLC Group. The company continues presently as an independent entity despite the 2014 rebrand in the U.A.E.
Features
- Novo SKY - Standard balcony seating
- Novo EDGE - Top vantage point seating[9]
- Novo COOL - Seating designed for optimal viewing comfort[10]
- Novo 3D - Real 3D experience[11]
- Novo 7-Star - Retractable seats, personalized "Butler Service", Exclusive amenities and privacy[12]
- IMAX - Large screen with IMAX technology[13]
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)
- Dragon Mart 2
Abu Dhabi
- The Mall of The World Center
- Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Baniyas
- Abu Dhabi Mall
Ras Al Khaimah
- Manar Mall
Sharjah
- Buhairah Centre
- Mega Mall
- Sahara Center
Qatar
- The Pearl (IMAX)
- 01 Mall
- Mall of Qatar
Bahrain
- Seef Mall, Muharraq (IMAX)[14]
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
- ^ "DEBBIE STANFORD-KRISTIANSEN". Executive Women. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ http://www.timeoutdubai.com/knowledge/news/64031-revealed:-new-novo-cinema-in-dubai
- ^ https://www.zawya.com/story/Grand_Cinemas_Announces_Rebranding_as_Novo_Cinemas_Presenting_a_new_and_Innovative_Cinematic_Experience-ZAWYA20140507112648/
- ^ https://www.zawya.com/story/Grand_Cinemas_Announces_Rebranding_as_Novo_Cinemas_Presenting_a_new_and_Innovative_Cinematic_Experience-ZAWYA20140507112648/
- ^ https://www.imax.com/theatres/t/novo-cinemas-imax-the-pearl/
- ^ http://www.arabianbusiness.com/novo-cinemas-opens-first-imax-in-bahrain--601098.html
- ^ http://ibc.link/entertainment/places/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai/cinema/novo-cinemas-uae/
- ^ http://movies.theemiratesnetwork.com/users/grand_imax.php
- ^ http://gaganjeets.blogspot.ae/2014/05/events-unveiling-novo-cinemas.html
- ^ http://gaganjeets.blogspot.ae/2014/05/events-unveiling-novo-cinemas.html
- ^ http://gaganjeets.blogspot.ae/2014/05/events-unveiling-novo-cinemas.html
- ^ http://gaganjeets.blogspot.ae/2014/05/events-unveiling-novo-cinemas.html
- ^ http://gaganjeets.blogspot.ae/2014/05/events-unveiling-novo-cinemas.html
- ^ http://www.arabianbusiness.com/novo-cinemas-opens-first-imax-in-bahrain--601098.html
- http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/media/for-novo-it-is-going-to-be-more-than-just-cinema-1.1335511
- http://www.tradearabia.com/news/MEDIA_287534.html