Fans of Bollywood can enjoy an outdoor venue on top of the Wafi Mall rooftop. Courtesy Urban Outdoor Cinema
Fans of Bollywood can enjoy an outdoor venue on top of the Wafi Mall rooftop. Courtesy Urban Outdoor Cinema

Dubai launches first outdoor Bollywood cinema



It's an all-encompassing Bollywood experience under the stars at Wafi Mall in April - with the city's first outdoor Bollywood cinema set to help you make the most of the remaining cooler nights.

Every Sunday until Ramadan, the mall's rooftop will be transformed into an open-air Bollywood cinema, complete with Indian street food and bar.

Moviegoers can expect some of Bollywood's all-time favourite blockbusters including 3Idiots, Lagaan, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, while relaxing on a beanbag under the stars.

Organisers have partnered with Asha's restaurant in Wafi Mall to provide a selection of Indian street food, with a bar featuring unique movie-themed beverages.

Tickets are Dh70 per person, and include a small masala popcorn and one drink.

But if it's a special occasion, or you're after a more luxurious experience, the couple's VIP package includes sofa seating and a three-course meal from Asha's served to the table, for Dh399 for two.

Doors open each week at 7.30pm for an 8pm show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.platinumlist.net.

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