UAE Movie And Entertainment Market Size & Outlook
UAE movie and entertainment market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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UAE movie and entertainment market highlights
- The UAE movie and entertainment market generated a revenue of USD 369.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 599.3 million by 2030.
- The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, movies (box office) was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
- Music & Videos is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Movie and entertainment market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 369.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 599.3 million |
| Growth rate | 7.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Movies (box office) |
| Fastest growing segment | Music & Videos |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Movies (Box Office), Music & Videos |
| Key market players worldwide | Paramount Global Class A, Sony Group Corp ADR, The Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Comcast Corp Class A, Netflix Inc, Vivendi SE, Amazon.com Inc |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.4% of the global movie and entertainment market in 2023.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, UAE movie and entertainment market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 429.2 million by 2030.
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UAE movie and entertainment market outlook
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Movies (box office) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 67.69% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE movie and entertainment market based on movies (box office), music & videos covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The growth of the UAE movies and entertainment market is driven by the growing population, increasing investments in cinema, and a surge in demand for local content in the country. Furthermore, the presence of various media companies such as Vox Cinema and Novo Cinemas, as well as over-the-top (OTT) media service companies, is driving the market growth in the country.
In July 2021, VOX Cinemas introduced CTRL, the region’s first interactive movie experience, in partnership with Kino Industries. This innovative concept allows cinemagoers to decide the fate of the lead character and the course of the movie by voting through an app. It was launched across the UAE and Saudi Arabia in August 2021.
Late Shift, the world’s first interactive feature-length film, was shown, offering countless storylines, 180 decision points, and seven alternative endings. This initiative aims to enhance the cinematic experience by combining film realism with video game interactivity, creating a new level of engagement for the audience.
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