Abu Dhabi's Yas Drive-In Cinema announces August film line-up: 'Black Panther', 'Love Actually' and more

The cinema at Yas Marina Circuit will show a selection of hit movies throughout the month

The Yas Drive-In Cinema is set to show family favourite movies this August, including 'Frozen 2', 'Les Miserables' and 'The Greatest Showman'. Courtesy Reel Cinemas 
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The Yas Drive-In Cinema is continuing this month with a selection of family-friendly films on its bill.

Screening movies every Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the month (bar Friday, August 7), coming titles include The Greatest Showman, The Lion King and Love Actually.

The cinema is at a purpose-built venue at Yas Marina Circuit.

Movie-goers can enjoy the films from the comfort of their car, with the sound played through a dedicated radio channel on their vehicle's stereo.

Tickets to the Yas Drive-In Cinema cost Dh160 per vehicle, with a selection of snacks included in the price. Courtesy Reel Cinemas 
Tickets to the Yas Drive-In Cinema cost Dh160 per vehicle, with a selection of snacks included in the price. Courtesy Reel Cinemas 

Tickets cost Dh160 a vehicle and, in line with government directives, there is a limit of three people per car if guests are not from the same family. If they are from the same family, there can be up to five guests in a vehicle.

The ticket price includes a selection of snacks, and there is the option to buy more food and drinks at the venue.

Upon arrival, guests will have their temperatures checked and will be expected to wear masks when the car windows are lowered and if leaving their vehicles.

Movies coming to Yas Drive-In Cinema

On the first weekend of the month, Trolls and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will be shown; the cinema will be closed on Friday, August 7, for a private event. The following week, the 2019 live-action remake of The Lion King, Stephen King's It and Love Actually are on the schedule.

The third weekend of the month will feature two movies shown on the Thursday night: Frozen 2, starting at 6.45pm, and The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman, at 9.15pm. On Friday, Back to the Future, starring Michael J Fox, will be shown, followed by Les Miserables on Saturday.

On the last weekend of the month, Abu Dhabi's movie fans will be able to watch Moana and Black Panther on the Thursday and Friday. The Saturday film selection is to be announced.

The 2003 Christmas hit 'Love Actually' is one of the films on Yas Drive-In Cinema's August line-up. IMDB
The 2003 Christmas hit 'Love Actually' is one of the films on Yas Drive-In Cinema's August line-up. IMDB

The full Yas Drive-In Cinema schedule 

Thursday, August 6, 7.45pm: Trolls 

Friday, August 7: Closed

Saturday, August 8, 7.45pm: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Thursday, August 13, 7.45pm: The Lion King

Friday, August 14, 7.45pm: It

Saturday, August 15, 7.45pm: Love Actually 

Thursday, August 20, 6.45pm: Frozen 2

Thursday, August 20, 9.15pm: The Greatest Showman

Friday, August 21, 7.45pm: Back to the Future

Saturday, August 22, 7.45pm: Les Miserables

Thursday, August 27, 7.45pm: Moana

Friday, August 28, 7.45pm: Black Panther 

Saturday, August 29: TBC

Tickets can be booked in book in advance at yasmarinacircuit.com or reelcinemas.ae