In its fifth edition in 2011, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival is pleased to return to Abu Dhabi Theater, which will host several of the Festival’s gala screenings this year. At the foot of the city’s massive flagpole on the breakwater, Abu Dhabi Theater (Qasr Al Amwaj) is a distinctive landmark that offers visitors an excellent venue to enjoy great cinema, as well as providing a spectacular view of the Corniche.

This year, Abu Dhabi Theater hosts the world premieres of The Double (October 15), Asma’a (October 17) and Sea Shadow (October 19). The venue also hosts red-carpet excitement and gala screenings of such films as Chicken With Plums (October 14), The Ides of March (October 14), The Moth Diaries (October 16), 18 Days (October 18), Elena (October 20) and Trishna (October 20)

The building itself is a beautiful tribute to classic Arabic architecture and screenings here are truly special occasions, as the theater is not normally open to the public. The Festival’s free shuttle service is available to take patrons to and from the other ADFF venues at Marina Mall and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr.