Havelock One was hired by Grand Cinemas to complete a full fit-out of the space, which included 11 screens, the main entrance façade, and two grand lobby areas.
Havelock One, a turnkey fit-out contractor in the Middle East, has completed the interior works at Grand Cinemas’ newest cineplex in Taif, Saudi Arabia, according to a report by TradeArabia.
The branch at Park Mall in Taif city marks the Grand Cinemas’ second location in the kingdom. It boasts 11 screens with a seating capacity ranging from 40-299, equating to a total seat count of 1,243 across 3,391 sq ft area.
Commenting on the development, Syed Kashif Akhter, Managing Director of Havelock One, said: “Havelock One is pleased to showcase once again our ability to deliver superior interior solutions in the entertainment sector.”
Grand Cinemas had retained Havelock One to complete a full fit-out of the space including 11 screens, the main entrance façade and two grand lobbies.
Akhter added: “Our capacity and multi-skilled workforce ensure we are able to rise to any challenge and can meet and exceed the expectations of our client in both quality and timescale.”
All joinery, metal, and glasswork, including furniture and windows, were manufactured in Havelock One’s Bahrain factory and shipped to the site for installation, he explained.
Grand Cinemas remains committed to developing new technologies within the cinema sector, including MX4D technology with moving seats, which enables the viewer to experience the film across all senses, including motions, jolts, wind, water and scents.
The cinema sector in KSA is rapidly growing since the Kingdom lifted its 35-year-long movie screening ban four years ago and Grand Cinemas has recently expressed plans to further expand its network in the country, stated Akther.
Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a major turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East, he stated.
“We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metal works and elaborate shopfittings,” he concluded.
