It is mandatory for the staff to wear masks and gloves, and all team members will have their temperatures checked on arrival for their shifts.
VOX Cinemas has reopened in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from today in compliance with the recent ruling by the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi, Majid Al Futtaim announced.
In recent months, Majid Al Futtaim reopened its leisure, entertainment and cinemas experiences across the Emirates including Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman.
VOX Cinemas have undertaken precautionary measures and put in place an all-encompassing sanitisation and physical distancing plan in light of Covid-19 pandemic. During the temporary closures, Majid Al Futtaim also conducted extensive research to identify the top safety measures and used the findings to proactively reimagine the guest experience.
Surfaces will be cleaned and sanitised after every guest interaction. It is also now mandatory for employees to wear masks and gloves, and all team members will have their temperatures checked on arrival for their shifts.
VOX Cinemas will be operating at 30% capacity. Safe distancing ambassadors have been introduced and instructional signage has been installed to guide guests on best physical distancing practices. For a queue-less experience, viewers are offered advance ticket booking and F&B options online or on the VOX Cinemas app.
Vox Cinemas has also put up extensive measures to ensure high levels of food safety. Employees will be following strict safety protocols which include sanitising of workstations and countertops every 30 minutes and washing their hands at least every 20 minutes and before handling food.
Cameron Mitchell, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas and Majid Al Futtaim Leisure & Entertainment said: “We are delighted to be reopening VOX Cinemas in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in compliance with government guidelines. Cinemas representing 48% of the global box office are now open, including China, which has the largest number of commercial cinema screens in the world, and we are excited about rebuilding the film industry with back-to-back blockbusters in the coming months. Following the premiere of Scoob! last week and new releases including Ava and Black Water Abyss, we witnessed a 30% increase in ticket sales in UAE compared to the previous week. We will soon be announcing our upcoming slate of must-see movies and are confident that our box office will continue on an upward trajectory.”
Mitchell added: “We are excited, prepared and ready to welcome back our guests and employees to Abu Dubai and look forward to reopening more of our entertainment experiences across the region as restrictions are eased.”
