UAE cinema offers 2026: which cards give 1+1 at Reel and VOX
The most common format is a 1+1 ticket: 26 of 63 active offers work that way. Bank cards almost always add a monthly limit and a spend threshold. Below is each program’s best benefit, its terms and the source.
Hasm · published 18 Oct 2026 · catalog data checked 9 Nov 2026
1+126 offers with a free second ticket
63cinema offers in total
23programs and cards with cinema deals
Which cards give a cinema discount
| Program or bank | Cinemas | Best benefit | Terms | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazaa | 369 Cinemas, Al Shaab Cinema, CINEMACITY IMAX SHARJAH, Cinemacity Al Rahmania | Up to 50% Discount | Locations: Al Shaab Village - 1st Floor - Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi St - Al Riqa Suburb – Sharjah each card may avail the discount for a maximum of 8 tickets | source, 19 Sep 2026 |
| Citi | Reel Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Up to 2 Buy 1 Get 1 tickets per month | Citi Ultima and Citi Prestige Mastercard. Any day. Log in to a REEL account (not as guest); primary card only; upfront offer, not cashback | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| Mashreq | Cinépolis, Novo Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | 50% off Deluxe-Plus seats (up to 8 tickets a month) | Mashreq credit and debit cards; Cinépolis cinema at Circle Mall, JVC; book on the website or in the app | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| ADCB | 369 Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, Safeer Cinemas | BOGO cinema tickets (max 2 free per month) + 20% off F&B | ADCB debit (Privilege Club, Excellency, Emirati, Private Banking, World Elite), credit Shukran–Talabat, LuLu Platinum, Essential Cashback; all experiences; Reel website, kiosk or… | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Arab Bank | Novo Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 get 1 free ticket | Online on voxcinemas.com or the VOX app; max. 4 tickets per card per month; Theatre and balcony only for Visa Signature and Mastercard World Elite | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| Emirates NBD | Reel Cinemas, Royal Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | BOGO tickets, max 3 tickets per month | 2D/3D Standard, Premier, Premium, Preferred, Kids and 4DX; book on the VOX website or app; monthly card spend of AED 5,000 (AED 3,500 for noon One), otherwise a fee equal to the… | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| FAB | Reel Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, Royal Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free | The card list, limit and expiry are not published; cannot be combined with other promotions; show the card at the box office or pay with it online | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| HSBC | Reel Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 Get 1 Free tickets + 20% off food and drink | HSBC credit cards; monthly free-ticket quota and minimum monthly spend depend on the card. Book online or in the REEL app; the cost of the free ticket is charged if spend is not… | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| UAB | Novo Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie ticket at VOX Cinemas | All UAB Mastercard credit cards. Valid in all IMAX and Standard theatres, 2D and 3D. Sign in to VOX app/website; card verified by first 6 and last 4 digits. Valid to 31 Dec 2026 | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| Deem | Reel Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie ticket at VOX Cinemas | Eligible Deem credit cardholders at participating cinemas; availability, booking rules and number of free tickets vary by card type and offer terms (not stated on the page) | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| NBF | Reel Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie ticket at VOX Cinemas (up to 4 free tickets a month) | NBF Visa Conventional credit cards (Classic, Platinum Exclusive, Infinite, Al Samy). Needs AED 2,000+ card spend per billing cycle (11th-10th). Select BOGO before payment. VOX… | source, 9 Nov 2026 |
| RAKBANK | Royal Cinemas, VOX Cinemas | 50% off tickets and 25% off F&B, 4 tickets per month (Elevate) | VOX website and app only, must be logged in as a VOX member; not valid on Gold, IMAX Sapphire, 4DX and Theatre at Mall of the Emirates; F&B not on combos; primary cards only | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Emirates Islamic | Reel Cinemas | BOGO tickets: up to 3 free per month (Skywards Infinite, Flex Elite), up to 2 free on other cards | Standard 2D/3D (and Plus) only; every day including weekends and public holidays; website, kiosk or app; not valid on premieres and special promotions | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Shukran | Shukran ADCB card | 1+1 ticket (up to 2 free a month) | For cardholders | source, 16 Sep 2026 |
| Standard Chartered | VOX Cinemas | Buy 1 Get 1 free VOX tickets, up to 6 tickets per booking | Manhattan Platinum credit card. Book on the VOX site or app and choose the Standard Chartered Buy One Ticket Get One Free offer; enter the card details. Not combinable with other… | source, 2 Nov 2026 |
| Smiles | Royal Cinemas | 25% off the VIP or Standard 2D combo: ticket + regular popcorn + regular Coke | Smiles voucher; not valid on public holidays, Kids, Royal Class, Premium or Deluxe; the expiry is on the voucher | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Esaad | Novo Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, Star Cinemas | 20% off | Discount on tickets and food and beverages; Star cinemas are a group of cinemas located all across UAE that cater to all audience by playing movies of different language… | source, 16 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai First Offers | VOX Cinemas | 4 standard tickets a month for AED 20 at weekends; 20% off food & beverages | Tickets: weekends, four per month; F&B discount all year | source, 26 Sep 2026 |
| Novo Premiere Club | Novo Cinemas | 10% off member movie tickets, Sunday to Tuesday | Novo Premiere Club members (free online account or app sign-up); all tiers (COOL, EDGE, 7-STAR); Sunday to Tuesday only | source, 26 Sep 2026 |
| For everyone | Roxy Cinemas | 2-for-1 tickets on Mondays (Monday Mania) | The promo is shown on the showtimes page; formats and recurrence are not stated — check before you go | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| SHARE | VOX Cinemas | SHARE points for tickets and food, pay with points | — | source, 16 Sep 2026 |
| Student Discounts | Royal Cinemas | 2D Standard ticket for AED 35 with a school or college ID | School or college ID required; days, locations and expiry are not stated | source, 21 Sep 2026 |
| Tickit | Roxy Cinemas | Tickit points with partners | — | source, 2 Nov 2026 |
How not to lose the discount
- Spend threshold: 9 offers mention monthly card spend — without it the bank withholds the discount or charges for it.
- Limit: usually a few tickets a month per card; unused ones do not roll over.
- Where to buy: many discounts work only on the cinema’s website or app and only for Standard screens.
- Dates: banks switch partners (for example, moving cards from one chain to another) — check the date in the table.
What a ticket costs without a discount
| Cinema | Ticket | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Reel Cinemas | Reel Standard ticket | from AED 42 |
| Reel Cinemas | Reel Junior (kids format) | from AED 48 |
| Reel Cinemas | Reel Premium (The Dubai Mall only) | from AED 60 |
| Reel Cinemas | Reel Platinum Suites | from AED 178 |
| Roxy Cinemas | 5-course immersive dining film experience, per person | AED 299 |
Cinema with free programs
Programs without a credit card — Esaad, Fazaa, SHARE and others — also have cinema discounts; they appear in the table above when active. Who qualifies for which free card.
Find discounts for your cardsCommon questions
Which card gives a 1+1 cinema ticket?
The strongest offers right now come from Fazaa, Citi, Mashreq, ADCB, Arab Bank. Each one’s terms are in the table: monthly limit, spend threshold, cinemas.
Do I need card spend to get the discount?
With many banks, yes: the discount applies once monthly card spend reaches a set amount. The amount is in each row’s terms.
How often is the data updated?
The catalog updates weekly and terms are checked against official pages. Last check: 9 Nov 2026.