The drive-in cinema is making a comeback in Dubai, this photo was taken at the launch of the Vox carpark cinema at Mall Of The Emirates in mid May, and now Reel Cinemas is opening one in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback in Dubai, this photo was taken at the launch of the Vox carpark cinema at Mall Of The Emirates in mid May, and now Reel Cinemas is opening one in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback in Dubai, this photo was taken at the launch of the Vox carpark cinema at Mall Of The Emirates in mid May, and now Reel Cinemas is opening one in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback in Dubai, this photo was taken at the launch of the Vox carpark cinema at Mall Of The Emirates in mid May, and now Reel Cinemas is opening one in Abu Dhabi. Re

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Abu Dhabi's first drive-in cinema to open at Yas Marina Circuit

Films will be shown three nights a week at the capital's famed race track

Evelyn Lau
Ashleigh Stewart
Abu Dhabi

July 10, 2020

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  • Arabic

A drive-in cinema is coming to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit.

In partnership with Reel Cinemas, the drive-in will screen films three nights a week on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with showtime starting at 8pm. Its first showing will be Mad Max: Fury Road on Thursday, July 9.

On its opening weekend, there will also be a screening of Joker, on Friday, July 10, and Crazy Rich Asians, on Saturday, July 11.

The weekend after, the purpose-built venue will show Gravity, on Thursday, July 16, Ready Player One, on Friday, July 17, and A Star is Born, on Saturday, July 18.

The schedule for subsequent weeks is yet to be released.

It's the latest in a string of drive-in cinemas from movie theatre chains across the UAE that began opening earlier in the year, as the coronavirus pandemic forced cinemas to close.

Reel Cinemas launched its first drive-in experience at The Dubai Mall in late May and another in Dubai Hills Estate last week. They come after Vox Cinemas opened its version at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, and Urban Entertainment announced its offering, set to open in July, at Sharjah's Madar at Aljada.

This is the first drive-in movie experience to come to the capital.

Amid the pandemic, cinemas in Abu Dhabi have been closed since March, so this will be welcome news for the city's movie fans.

Tickets for the drive-in experience cost Dh160 per car, including a food and drinks package, and will be on sale from Thursday, July 2.

Tickets must be purchased online, as the entire process is designed to be  "as contactless as possible".

Some of the drive-in cinema's rules have already been listed on the Yas Marina Circuit website.

There is a limit of up to five people per vehicle if family or up to three if not and the cinema space has capacity for 65 cars.

Upon entry, guests will have their temperatures checked, before being directed to a specific parking spot. Visitors are requested to remain in their vehicles at all times, with the exception of using the toilets.

You'll need to keep your car's air conditioning running throughout the duration of the film in order to keep cool, and the movie's audio will be accessible through a dedicated radio channel that must also be played throughout.

Popcorn, soft drinks, water and chocolate are included in the ticket price as part of your food package, and extra snacks can be ordered from inside your car, by alerting staff to your vehicle using your hazard lights.

You must wear face masks if windows are lowered to speak to event staff, or when leaving the car.

Nearby prayer rooms, along with shower and locker facilities, will not be open.

The entrance to the drive-in cinema will be located at Yas Marina Circuit's East Gate.

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The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. These photos were all taken on the launch night, on Wednesday, May 13. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. These photos were all taken on the launch night, on Wednesday, May 13. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
The drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates, and a large screen has been assembled in the shopping centre's upper parking lot, on level 3, right underneath Ski Dubai's slope. Patrons take position, switch off their engines and settle in for the film. Reem Mohammed / The National
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1/5

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Ahmad El Sayed is Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys, a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong.

Experience: Commercial litigator who has assisted clients with overseas judgments before UAE courts. His specialties are cases related to banking, real estate, shareholder disputes, company liquidations and criminal matters as well as employment related litigation. 

Education: Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005.

Tailors and retailers miss out on back-to-school rush

Tailors and retailers across the city said it was an ominous start to what is usually a busy season for sales.
With many parents opting to continue home learning for their children, the usual rush to buy school uniforms was muted this year.
“So far we have taken about 70 to 80 orders for items like shirts and trousers,” said Vikram Attrai, manager at Stallion Bespoke Tailors in Dubai.
“Last year in the same period we had about 200 orders and lots of demand.
“We custom fit uniform pieces and use materials such as cotton, wool and cashmere.
“Depending on size, a white shirt with logo is priced at about Dh100 to Dh150 and shorts, trousers, skirts and dresses cost between Dh150 to Dh250 a piece.”

A spokesman for Threads, a uniform shop based in Times Square Centre Dubai, said customer footfall had slowed down dramatically over the past few months.

“Now parents have the option to keep children doing online learning they don’t need uniforms so it has quietened down.”

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The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.

The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.

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Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

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CONCRETE COWBOY

Directed by: Ricky Staub

Starring: Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome

3.5/5 stars

Emergency phone numbers in the UAE

Estijaba – 8001717 –  number to call to request coronavirus testing

Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111

Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre

Emirates airline – 600555555

Etihad Airways – 600555666

Ambulance – 998

Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries

The specs

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Power: 502hp at 7,600rpm

Torque: 637Nm at 5,150rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Price: from Dh317,671

On sale: now

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