Muvi Cinemas celebrated the opening of its tenth and largest cinema location yet – Mall of Dhahran, on Thursday 15th October 2020.
The cinema is the first destination for movie lovers in the major administrative center for the Saudi oil industry – located in the Eastern province of KSA, and features 18 screens with a total of 2368 seats, including four unique cinema experiences: ScreenX, Dolby Cinema, Samsung Onyx and muvi SUITES.
The new cinema was inaugurated by Dhahran Municipality Chief Eng. Mohammed Al Jassim and Sultan Alhokair, CEO of Muvi Cinemas, in the presence of representatives from the Quality of Life Program, Arabian Centers Company, General Commission for Audiovisual Media, social media celebrities, and media representatives. The opening also included a special screening of the 2020 American horror movie Antebellum to VIPs and invitees.
Commenting on the opening of the cinema at Mall of Dhahran, Mahmoud Mirza, Marketing Director of Muvi Cinemas, said: “It is extremely gratifying to introduce another advanced and luxurious cinema concept for our customers in Saudi Arabia. Entertainment has been an important part of the Saudi entertainment business, and it is our responsibility to continue to offer enhanced experiences to our customers.”
He further added, “The new cinema complex which is considered as the largest in Saudi Arabia with its splendid aesthetics stands tall as one of the most advanced Muvi Cinemas in Saudi Arabia and we are excited for our customers to witness the captivating and immersive experience. We are certain that the newest Muvi Cinema in Dhahran Mall will be the next entertainment hub of the Eastern province.”
More on Mall of Dhahran
Mall of Dhahran by Arabian Centres which opened in 2005, is one of the best malls in Saudi Arabia and a key destination in the triplet cities of Dhahran, Dammam, and Al Khobar. Spread across one floor spanning 160,647 SQM, the mall provides more than 400 stores, 70 eateries and a variety of entertaining activities, dedicated to creating a vibrant and unique environment for all its guests.
From small boutiques and high-end brand stores, to new retailers and international brands, the mall is home to popular brands such as: Adidas, DKNY, The Body Shop, Zara, New Yorker, Swatch and many more. In terms of restaurants and cafés, the variety of food offerings range from stylish and contemporary international brands, popular fast-food chains and coffee and cake shops.
To complement its shopping and dining facilities, the mall boasts not only the first home-grown cinema chain – Muvi Cinemas, but also the world’s largest indoor playground – Billy Beez, and kids gaming and play center – Sparky’s.
The mall is Arabian Centres’ No. 1 mall in Saudi Arabia, with an occupancy rate of 94.6%, and its 2019 footfall was over 12.5 million.
As the official cinema advertising partner of Muvi Cinemas, Motivate Val Morgan congratulates the cinema exhibitor on the launch of Mall of Dhahran and warmly welcomes this new location to our cinema circuit in Saudi Arabia.
Contact us for cinema advertising opportunities at this new location.
Sources: Muvi Cinemas, Zawya, Mall of Dhahran and argaam
Back in December 2017, Saudi Arabia announced the lift of a 35-year-old ban on commercial theaters as part of the country’s 2030 vision to modernize and move the country forward.
In April 2018, Saudi Arabia’s first cinema (operated by AMC Entertainment) was launched, followed by the launch of a 4 screen VOX Cinemas at Riyadh Park Mall –featuring an IMAX, 2 VOX Kids and 1 VIP screen.
As the official cinema advertising partner of VOX Cinemas, Motivate Val Morgan received an overwhelming response from advertisers within hours of the cinema chain launching in the Kingdom.
The first advertisers to book on-screen ads through Motivate Val Morgan at VOX Cinemas – Riyadh Park Mall were recognized and awarded certificates for embracing the medium and including cinema as part of their media mix in Saudi Arabia:
HotelsCombined
The First Advertiser in Saudi Arabia
Agency – Adcomm
Campaign Start Date – 10th May 2018
Campaign End Date – 04th July 2018
General Motors Overseas Distribution LLC for Chevrolet & GMC Yukon
The First Advertiser in the Automobile Category
Agency – Carat Middle East
Campaign Start Date – 10th May 2018
Campaign End Dates– 18th July 2018 (Chevrolet) and 04th July 2018 (GMC Yukon)
Emirates Airlines
The First Advertiser in the Airline Category
Agency – Havas Media Middle East
Campaign Start Date – 24th May 2018
Campaign End Date – 06th June 2018
Landmark Retail Investment for Homecentre
The First Advertiser in the Furniture and Furnishing Category
Agency – OMD KSA
Campaign Start Date – 24th May 2018
Campaign End Date – 06th June 2018
Tawuniya
The First Advertiser in the Insurance Provider Category
Agency – OMD KSA
Campaign Start Date – 07th June 2018
Campaign End Date – 01st August 2018
Richemont (Dubai) FZE for Cartier
The First Advertiser in the Luxury Jewellery Category
Agency – MediaCom UAE
Campaign Start Date – 14th June 2018
Campaign End Date – 20th June 2018
ADIDAS
The First Advertiser in the Sports Performance and Lifestyle Category
Agency – Spark Foundry MENA
Campaign Start Date – 14th June 2018
Campaign End Date – 08th August 2018
Huawei
The First Advertiser in the Mobile Category
Agency – Initiative Media ME
Campaign Start Date – 05th July 2018
Campaign End Date – 30th January 2019
NETFLIX for Sacred Games S1
The First Advertiser in the Entertainment on Demand Category
Agency – MEC KSA
Campaign Start Date – 05th July 2018
Campaign End Date – 18th July 2018
Majid Al Futtaim Properties LLC for MAF Properties Community
The First Advertiser in the Real Estate Category
Campaign Start Date – 24th May 2018
Campaign End Date – 18th July 2018
Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce
The First Advertiser in the Tourism Category
Agency – Starcom UAE
Campaign Start Date – 02nd August 2018
Campaign End Date – 22nd August 2018
Binzagr CO-RO LTD for Suncola
The First Advertiser in the F&B Category
Agency – OMD KSA
Campaign Start Date – 30th August 2018
Campaign End Date – 03rd October 2018
Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
The First Advertiser in the Telecommunications Category
Agency – UM7
Campaign Start Date – 20th September 2018
Campaign End Date – 29th September 2018
Alshaya International Trading Company KSA for IHOP
The First Advertiser in the Restaurant and Café Category
Agency – BPG MAX
Campaign Start Date – 23rd September 2018
Campaign End Date – 29th September 2018
Toshiba
The First Advertiser in the Electronics Category
Agency – Equation Media
Campaign Start Date – 11th October 2018
Campaign End Date – 07th November 2018
Rado
The First Advertiser in the Watches Category
Agency – BPG MAX
Campaign Start Date – 15th November 2018
Campaign End Date – 12th December 2018
Glade Air Freshener
The First Advertiser in the Home Care Category
Agency – PHD
Campaign Start Date – 13th December 2018
Campaign End Date – 09th January 2019
The First Advertiser in the Technology Category
Agency – OMD
Campaign Start Date – 20th December 2018
Campaign End Date – 24th April 2019
Dubai Shopping Festival
The First Advertiser in the Events, Exhibitions & Conference Category
Agency – Starcom
Campaign Start Date – 20th December 2018
Campaign End Date – 16th January 2019
Olite & Afia International Company
The First Advertiser in the Healthy Cooking Oil Category
Agency – Starcom Jeddah
Campaign Start Date – 18th March 2019
Campaign End Date – 24th March 2019
Downy, P&G
The First Advertiser in the Fabric Softener Category
Agency – Starcom Jeddah
Campaign Start Date – 20th June 2019
Campaign End Date – 03rd July 2019
Motivate Val Morgan warmly congratulates the advertisers highlighted above, and encourage other advertisers in specific categories – who are yet to advertise on cinema screens in Saudi Arabia, to get in touch with a member of our sales team for more information on advertising opportunities.
Here are some interesting on-screen cinema campaigns screening across the Motivate Val Morgan cinema circuit in UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia:
Atlantis
The ad was booked to follow the movie Deadpool 2 (for as long as the movie screens in cinema) at VOX Cinemas – Mall of the Emirates, Reel Cinema – The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall and Roxy Cinemas – City Walk.
The ad was booked to follow the movie Incredibles 2 (for as long as the movie screens in cinema) at VOX Cinemas – Mall of the Emirates, Reel Cinema – The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall and Roxy Cinemas – City Walk.
Wild Wadi
The ad was booked to screen from 17th May to 20th June 2018 on selected screens at VOX Cinemas – Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and Mercato Mall.
Jumeirah
The Ramadan ad by Jumeirah was booked to screen from 17th May to 20th June 2018 on selected screens at VOX Cinemas – Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and Mercato Mall.
London Dairy
The ad was booked to follow the movie Solo: A Star Wars Story (for as long as the movie screens in cinema) at VOX Cinemas – Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall Abu Dhabi, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Burjuman, Cineplex Grand Hyatt and Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall.
Home Centre
The Home Centre Ramadan ad was booked to screen from 24th May to 6th June 2018 on all screens at VOX Cinemas – Riyadh Park Mall (Saudi Arabia).
Chanel
The Bleu by Chanel ad was booked to screen from 31st May to 27th June 2018 on the Top Screens at VOX Cinemas – Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Yas Mall Abu Dhabi, Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall and Roxy Cinemas – City Walk.
Adidas
The latest Adidas commercial featuring popular football players such as Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Neymar, was booked to screen from 5th June to 16th July 2018 on the Top Screens of VOX Cinemas – Yas Mall Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall and Roxy Cinemas – City Walk.
Cartier
Cartier booked a campaign to screen from 14th June to 27th June 2018 at Roxy Cinemas – Boxpark and City Walk, VOX Cinemas – Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Mall of the Emirates and Mercato Mall, Riyadh Park Mall (Saudi Arabia) and The Avenues (Bahrain) and Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall.
Double Tree by Hilton
Double Tree by Hilton booked a campaign from 14th June to 27th June at Cinemacity, VOX Cinemas – City Centre Mirdif, Mall of the Emirates and Yas Mall Abu Dhabi, Roxy Cinemas – City Walk, Oscar Cinema – Al Wahda Mall and Cine Royal Cinema – Dalma Mall.
Oman Tourism College
The campaign from Oman Tourism College was booked to screen for a period of one week from the day of EID 2018 at VOX Cinemas – City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, Salalah, Sur, Sohar and Buraimi.
Splash
Splash booked a campaign for a period of two weeks from the day of EID 2018 – following the movie Race 3 (Hindi), at VOX Cinemas – Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, City Centre Deira, Mall of the Emirates, Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and Cine Royal Cinema – Ruwais Mall.
Toyota
The Toyota Rush campaign was booked for a period of two weeks from the day of EID 2018 – following the movie Race 3 (Hindi), at Cine Royal – Dalma Mall, Oscar Cinema – Al Shaab Village and VOX Cinemas – Burjuman, Cineplex Grand Hyatt and City Centre Deira.
Interested in launching an on-screen cinema campaign?
Contact a member of our Sales Team for more information on cinema advertising opportunities in UAE, Lebanon, Oman, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
