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Dubai, UAE: 6thOctober 2015 – Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has launched The Dome Box, adome theatre by Meraasthat screens entertaining and educational cinematic productionsfor the whole family.
Opened on 18thSeptember, The Dome Box screensthreeanimated feature films that focus on nature, science and the environment.Showcasedon astate-of-the-art 360-degreescreen that intersperses exceptional audio-visual technology, the movie experience at The Dome Box takes visitors centre-stage to be immersed in the action as it unfolds.
An exciting option for lovers of our planet Earth is ‘The Life of Trees’, a fascinating journey offering hidden insights into the unknown microcosm of trees. Produced on the occasion of the United Nations’ International Year of Forests, this award-winning animated movie is an amusing and inspiring excursion into the secrets of our biosphere, led by cheeky ladybug Dolores and her firefly friend Mike. Set to raise awareness about the value of trees and their indispensable influence on our planet, the cinematic journey is an audio-visual treat for the entire family.
Meanwhile, ‘Africa’ takes visitors on an epic safarion the second-largest continent. The expedition leads through the vast steppe and sky-high canyons, where elephants, giraffes, rhinos and crocodiles live in one of the most untouched landscapes of the world. Offering stunning up-close encounters with the magnificent indigenous animals, the movie is certainto excite visitorsof all ages.
The movie ‘Astronaut’ is the perfect choice for discoverers who want to take off on an unforgettable trip to outer space. Narrated by acclaimed actor Ewan McGregor, who is best known for his roles in ‘Trainspotting’ and the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, it offers a realistic account of the gruelling impact of space exploration and micro-gravity on the human body. ‘Astronaut’ will fascinate the young and the young-at-heart by offering a realistic accountof travel to outer space and the challenges of exploring the final frontier.
The cinematic productions have a running length of between 8and 33 minutes. ‘The Life of Trees’ and ‘Astronaut’ will be available to view in both Arabic and English, while ‘Africa’ feature music and sound effects.
Jean Marc Bled, General Manager – Leisure & Entertainment at Meraas, said: “The cinematic productions we selected for The Dome Box offer exciting audio-visual journeys to places that are not easily accessible –the inside of a tree, the African steppe, and outer space, and are also suitable for families looking to challenge their imagination and enjoy quality time. It is our mission to inspire and engage people of all ages with the storylines, and we are looking forward to adding more exciting journeys ranging from science and education to entertainment and popular culture over time.”
Tickets for The Dome Box are offered in the form of movie packages.Visitors can choose between a two-movie package for AED45 and a four-movie package for AED75. The Dome Box will open from 12 noon until 10pm from Sunday to Thursday, and from 12 noon until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as on public holidays. Special packages for school groups provide dedicated screening times on weekdays between 9am and 12noon.
Tickets can be purchased on www.thedomeboxdubai.ae or at the box office at The Dome Box in BOXPARK Dubai.
The Dome Box is available for corporate and group bookings. Birthday party packages complement the offering, including the exclusive use of the party room, two movies, decoration as well as food and beverages.
Group packages
· Birthday packages
o- Suitable for 15-40 children plus accompanying adults
o -Basic package:
Two-hour hire of party room, access to two movies (within time of booking), games, decoration, child-friendly food and beverages, party host for one hour, WiFi access
Weekdays, weekends and public holidays: AED 125 per child
o- Exclusive package:
Two-hour hire of party room, exclusive access to two movies, games decoration, child-friendly food and beverages, party host for one hour, Wi-Fi access Weekdays, weekends and public holidays: AED 3,600 plus AED 40 per child
For more information on birthdays and bookings, please contact info@thedomeboxdubai.ae ·
Offering for school groups
o- Dedicated screenings on weekdays from 9am to 12pm
o- Choice of any two movies from the offering
o- Program guides for teachers
o -Tailor-made age-specific workshops with interactive educational games and demonstrations based on the movie topics
o- Post-trip activity worksheets o Special discounted rates available ·
Corporate offering
o -Suitable for 30-80 persons
o -Exclusive hire of the pre-show area only: Includes two-hour hire of the pre- show area, use of audio-visual equipment (projection screen, sound system, podium with microphone, two TV screens) and Wi-Fi access
Weekdays: AED 400 per hour
Weekends and public holidays: AED 500 per hour
Access to two movies (within time of booking) AED 45 per person
o- Exclusive hire of The Dome Box :
Includes two-hour hire of the pre-show area (with the amenities outlined above) as well as the dome theatre
Weekdays: AED 3,800 per hour
Weekends and public holidays: AED 5,000 per hour
o -The following services are available for additional fees:
o -Food and beverages, decoration/theming, entertainment, use of projection screen in the dome, display of products inside the dome
For more information on School bookings and corporate packages, please contact groupsales@meraas.ae
Movies
–The Life of Trees (33 minutes; Arabic and English)
–Africa (8 minutes; music and sound effects)
–Astronaut (23 minutes; Arabic and English)
–Adventures into the Deep (8 minutes; music and sound effects)
