Cineplex to be built on MM Alam Rd

The JS Developers and Cinepax have signed an agreement to build a modern cineplex on MM Alam Road.

JS Developers Chief Executive Officer Dr Shehla Javed Akram, who is also president of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and Cinepax Chief Executive Officer Saad Ahsanuddin signed the agreement at the under-construction Vogue Towers on MM Alam Road.

The multiplex cinema would be built in the Vogue Towers, Dr Javed said, “Cinepax is leasing the third flour for an international standard five screen cinema.” He said that latest film releases by Disney, Paramount and Universal would be shown at the cinema. The third floor would be made up of five lounges for different movies, one of which would be a red lounge with facilities like tea, snacks and blankets, he said, adding that te prices of tickets would be between Rs 175 and Rs 910.

“The new theatre is aimed at offering healthier entertainment to people and they will be able to see world class movies in a family-like atmosphere,” Dr Javed said that plans for a mini Disneyland at the towers had also been made.

He said that Vogue Towers would be completed in 14 months and contain eight restaurants, a shopping mall and multinational firms’ offices. “Nayyer Ali Dada has designed the tower and Smith and Mysber, a Canadian company, will assist him in making the third floor,” he added.