Last Exit to host free open-air cinema during Dubai Food Festival

The E11 and Mad X stops will screen Hollywood movies under the stars every weekend until mid March

Last Exit E11 will show a Hollywood film under the stars as well as the Mad X side. Courtesy Last Exit

While the weather is still perfect for it, why not catch a free movie screening under the stars?

An open-air cinema pop-up is heading to Last Exit E11 and Last Exit Mad X as part of Dubai Food Festival: they will screen Hollywood films for free every weekend from Thursday, February 22 until Saturday, March 10 (scroll down for exact details on what movies are screening).

Those travelling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai or vice versa on Sheikh Zayed Road can stop at one of the food truck destinations and enjoy a classic alfresco set-up while watching a Hollywood movie.

They will have comfy bean bags for seating as well as an assortment of food options. Each location has a unique theme.

Click to play a video from Last Exit E11:

The E11 exit follows the theme of vintage roadside Americana. It has burgers as well as pizza, gelato, falafels, tacos and even seafood. On the other side, Mad X is themed as the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max. It serves Indian street food, hot dogs, Chinese, Thai and sushi and more.

The event titled Movies to Munch On runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from  this Thursday until March 10. There are daily showingsat 6pm, 8.30pm, and 10.45pm and parking is available. No registration is required.

The movie schedule is:

Thursday (Feb 22, March 1, March 8)

6pm: Thor — The Dark World

8.30pm: Star Wars Rogue One

10.45pm: Men in Black III

Friday (Feb 23, March 2, March 9)

6pm: Alice in Wonderland

8.30pm: Turbo

10.45pm: Ghostbusters (2016)

Saturday (Feb 24, March 3, March 10)

6pm: Lego Batman

8.30pm: Rio 2

10.45pm: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (AVP 2)

For more, visit www.lastexit.ae