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It is headquartered in Doha and considered one of the larger cinema chains in the Middle East. [2] [3] It was previously known as Grand Cinemas since 2000 until it relaunched on 6 May 2014 under the Novo Cinemas name, [3] with theatres located in Qatar, [4] Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. [5]
The Dubai Film and TV Commission (DTFC) which was established in line with Executive Council Decision 16 of 2012 is the sole authority to issue film shooting permits in Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission issues shooting permits to production companies that hold a valid media zone authority trade license. [5]
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) was another key international film festival in the larger Arab region. Created in 2007, the ceremony was held annually in October in Abu Dhabi , UAE by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the ADACH.
After becoming a prime Middle East hub for Hollywood and Bollywood productions, Abu Dhabi is raising its rebate on film and TV productions and is looking to lure more business to the United Arab ...
Street view in the Al Zahiayah area of Abu Dhabi. Al Zahiyah, formerly known as the Tourist Club Area, is an area in central Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. [1] Al Zahiyah is an entertainment location, with restaurants, hotels (including the Beach Rotana), bars, and nightlife. [2] The Abu Dhabi Mall is also located here.
Filming took place on sets at Pinewood Studios in England, and on location mainly in Abu Dhabi, Iceland, and Ireland. On a budget of $447 million, it is the most expensive film ever made . The Force Awakens premiered in Hollywood, Los Angeles , on December 14, 2015, and was released in the United States on December 18.
The Michelin Guide for the Emirati city of Abu Dhabi originally launched in 2023, funded in partnership with Abu Dhabi's tourism arm, Visit Abu Dhabi. [1]As of the 2025 guide, there are 4 restaurants in the city of Abu Dhabi with a Michelin-star rating, a rating system used by the Michelin Guide to grade restaurants based on their quality.
Abu Dhabi TV is also a popular choice. [1] IPTV penetration was estimated at 33% in 2011. Although free-to-air television remains dominant, there has been an increase in the uptake of pay-TV, which is estimated at around 45%. [1]