2009 Locations
MEIFF ‘09 had screenings at the following locations:
- Emirates Palace Auditorium
- Cinestar Cinemas, Marina Mall (Theaters 1-5)
- Grand Cinema, Abu Dhabi Mall (Theater 1)
Additional festival events took place at the MEIFF Festival Tent at the Emirates Palace, on the main terrace behind the hotel. The MEIFF Festival Tent was opened to the public throughout the festival.
2009 Ticketing Policies
- Tickets/Vouchers, or all Screening passes may be purchased using Cash, MasterCard, or Visa.
- Tickets may also be obtained by showing a Badge or submitting a Voucher
- No exchanges or refunds on purchased tickets, vouchers, or all screening passes.
- All screenings are subject to change without notification. We will do our best to publicize changes on www.meiff.com.
- All screenings are General Admission seating – there are no reserved seats.
- Ticket holders must be seated 15 minutes before the scheduled screening time. Late admission is at the discretion of the theatre manager.
- Tickets for opening and closing night gala screenings are by invitation only.
Advisory
- Children 2 to 5 years old are admitted free when accompanied by an adult, but must obtain a ticket.
- Babes in arms do not require a ticket if they do not occupy a seat.
2009 Free Festival Shuttle Service
MEIFF will operate a free shuttle bus service throughout the festival (October 8 -17) between each of the three theater locations – the Emirates Palace Hotel, Marina Mall, and Abu Dhabi Mall – as well as the InterContinental Hotel.
Shuttle routes:
- Route A travels from the Emirates Palace Hotel, to the Marina Mall, then to the InterContinental Hotel, and back to the Emirates Palace, from 8:00 am to 2:00 am, every 15 minutes.
- Route B travels from the Emirates Palace Hotel, to the InterContinental Hotel, then to the Marina Mall, and back to the Emirates Palace, from 8:00 am to 2:00 am, every 15 minutes.
- Route C travels between Marina Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall, from 2:00 pm to 2:00 am, every 30 minutes.
