Novo Cinemas

With a rich legacy of cinema firsts and a passion for movies, Novo Cinemas is proud to be the largest and most visited chain of theatres in the Middle East

With a rich legacy of cinema firsts, a passion for movies and a mission to entertain film fans everywhere, Novo Cinemas is proud to be the largest and most visited chain of theatres in the Middle East.



Our journey began in 2000 under the Grand Cinemas brand. Soon extending across borders, the chain would introduce to the region such pioneering technologies as online booking, e-kiosks and the first cinema-dedicated mobile app, in addition to the UAE’s only IMAX screen.



In 2012, the chain was acquired by Qatar Media Services (q.media) as part of the Gulf Film Group, and in 2014 was re-inaugurated as Novo Cinemas, an identity that would reflect our promise of a complete entertainment experience.



Our expansive network now spans no fewer than 119 screens and 22,000 seats in 15 locations across the UAE, Qatar and Jordan. Ongoing expansion will see our numbers grow to over 200 screens by 2015, and our IMAX network extended to four spectacular screens.



Where people once came together solely for a viewing experience, now they meet, share, contribute, celebrate and connect. We became the largest chain of cinemas in the Middle East by pushing boundaries, pioneering change, and consistently striving for the “new”. Now Grand Cinemas is Novo Cinemas, because a great movie is just the beginning.



Novo Cinemas. A Great Time Out.