VOX Cinemas, in partnership with Emirati Comedy Club, is excited to announce the launch of a three-part comedy series for aspiring comedians and comedy fans. The series will feature two community-focused events, including a Casting Night (11 August) and Open Mic Night (23 August), which aim to identify and nurture the next generation of Arab comedians. The series will culminate in a Comedy Night where stars from the Emirati Comedy Club will perform a live show. All aspiring Arab comedians are invited to register online for free at https://bit.ly/3A8PYYk by 10 August for a chance to perform live and receive mentorship from Bin Swelah (IG @binswelah1) and Ahmed Saif (IG @ahmed.4g).

Casting Night (11 August)
Calling all aspiring comedians! This is your chance to showcase your talent under the spotlight. Whether it’s your first time on stage or you’ve been comedy bar hopping before, you’re invited to the Casting Night on 11 August (4:00-9:00 p.m.) at VOX Cinemas City Centre Mirdif. Show off your comedy chops and perform a 5 to 10-minute skit in front of the Emirati Comedy Club including Bin Swelah and Ahmed Saif. Top talents will receive mentorship and an exclusive invite to perform during the Open Mic Night.

Hurry! Limited slots are available. Register online at https://bit.ly/3A8PYYk by 10 August. Registration is free.

Open Mic Night (23 August)
Witness the rise of the next generation of Arab comedians! Top talents from the Casting Night will perform their skit in front of a live audience. Come show your support at the Opening Night on 23 August (9:00-11:00 p.m.) at VOX Cinemas City Centre Mirdif. Admission is free.

Comedy Night (Stay tuned for event announcements)
For one night only, top talents from the Emirati Comedy Club will come together on stage for side-splitting fun and humour. Stay tuned for announcements for this event – you won’t want to miss this!

In addition to major blockbusters and new movie releases, VOX Cinemas regularly hosts live comedy shows, football matches, concerts, and documentaries to cater to the different tastes and preferences of its guests.

Get ready to laugh out loud and discover the unique brand of Arabic humour at VOX Cinemas. For more information or to make a booking, visit voxcinemas.com or download the VOX Cinemas app.

About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Group started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment, and leisure to ‘create great moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the region’s most respected businesses, employing 43,000 people, with owned assets valued at US$18 billion and has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region. Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels and four mixed-use communities, welcoming more than 600 million customers through its doors every year.

Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 600 VOX Cinemas screens as well as a portfolio of world-class leisure and entertainment experiences across the region including four indoor ski locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Cairo and Oman as well as family entertainment centers Magic Planet and Little Explorers. It is the proud owner of the flagship Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, and Mall of Oman with the iconic City Centre shopping malls rounding out its portfolio across the region. The Group partners with world-class fashion, home, speciality retail and beauty brands, including lululemon, LEGO, Crate and Barrel, Shiseido, with over 70 stores and 20 digital platforms across the GCC. It also owns and operates THAT Concept Store, a multi-brand retail destination and app. Majid Al Futtaim is also the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour across markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving 770,000 customers daily. These offerings are powered by the UAE’s fastest growing loyalty programme SHARE, which offers customers a more personalised and data driven experience. The developer of choice for the region, Majid Al Futtaim is the creator of mixed-use communities including Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubai and Al Mouj in Muscat.

Majid Al Futtaim has continued to set the standard for sustainable growth through its Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy. The Group is committed to becoming Net Positive in water and carbon by 2040.