UAE-based Emaar Entertainment has partnered with Eagle Hills Diyar to open its Reel Cinemas brand in Bahrain.

Reel Cinemas will be the authorised cinema partner for the upcoming development Marassi Galleria, a beachfront mega mall in Manama, Bahrain.

The first Reel Cinemas in Bahrain will open in 2022 and will feature 10 cinema screens equipped with Dolby acoustics and luxurious seating. Cinemagoers will also enjoy a specially crafted F&B menu along with Reel Cinemas’ Dine-In cinema concept at the new venue in Bahrain.

The Marassi Galleria Mall is expected to be completed by H2 2022, and comprises of 200,000 sqm of gross floor area. As the highlight of the Marassi Al Bahrain development, its retail outlets will distributed across three levels.

Marassi Galleria will also be home to a 2,400 sqm aquarium, also managed by Emaar Entertainment, and several other attractions for visitors of all ages.

“After witnessing the success of our cinemas across the UAE, Emaar is excited to bring the iconic Reel Cinemas experience to the Bahraini market. With this latest addition to Emaar Entertainment’s diverse portfolio of offerings across the region, Reel Cinemas will provide a unique movie-going experience to suit all needs,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Emaar Properties.

Dr. Maher Al Shaer, managing director of Eagle Hills Diyar added, “We are delighted to be signing this agreement with Reel Cinemas, Emaar Entertainment’s leading cinema brand within the region, and we are proud to be the first in the kingdom to host the UAE-based giant.”

In related developments, Bahrain was also the first country in the GCC where Cinépolis Cinemas opened its first cinema in January 2019.