Galaxy Corporation unveiled Galaxy Robot Arena Dubai at a press event at Reel Cinemas in The Dubai Mall on October 23, 2026, local time, VentureSquare and Yonhap reported on October 26. The company describes it as the first robot arena operating inside a cinema. Its partners are Emaar Entertainment and Reel Cinemas, which Emaar Entertainment develops and manages.

The venue is Galaxy’s second robot venue, after Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, and its first overseas base, according to Seoul Economic Daily.

Key Facts

  • Name: Galaxy Robot Arena Dubai, at Reel Cinemas, The Dubai Mall
  • Launch: press event on October 23, 2026 (local time); keynote by CEO Choi Yong-ho
  • Partners: Emaar Entertainment and Reel Cinemas
  • Programme: humanoid group dance to K-pop and Middle Eastern music, robot boxing, a drawing robot
  • Tickets: via the Reel Cinemas website and app; prices not yet published (as of Oct 30, 2026)

What was shown at the Dubai launch?

The press event ran under the theme “The Future of Physical AI Begins in Dubai”, with a keynote by chief executive Choi Yong-ho. Humanoid robots in costumes from different cultures performed a group dance to a mix of K-pop and Middle Eastern music, and a robot in a spacesuit carried the flags of Korea and the UAE, according to VentureSquare and Yonhap.

The arena also offers robot boxing and a drawing robot that visitors can interact with directly, according to Galaxy’s English-language release published on October 28. The media preview was held in the Dolby Screen 21 auditorium on Level 2 of Reel Cinemas, Dubai Week reported on October 21.

How do visitors get tickets?

Through the Reel Cinemas website and app. Galaxy’s release says tickets will open to the public soon and that further details will be posted on Reel Cinemas’ website and social media. Ticket prices and operating hours had not been published as of October 30, 2026.

Where does Galaxy plan to go next?

Korean reports, including Yonhap and VentureSquare, named Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore as the next arena cities. Galaxy’s English release named San Francisco, Hong Kong and Osaka. Seoul Economic Daily reported that a robot performance venue in New York is also in progress, following Galaxy’s Times Square and Rockefeller Center appearances on September 21.

Choi said at the launch that the future of robots is to live alongside people rather than replace them. The event tagline was “The Future of AI Is Humanity.”

For the earlier plan, see our June report on Galaxy’s Dubai robot park plans and the dated targets in Galaxy’s robot calendar.

Frequently Asked

Where is Galaxy Robot Arena Dubai?

Inside Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall in Dubai, UAE. Galaxy Corporation runs it with Emaar Entertainment and Reel Cinemas.

When did Galaxy Robot Arena Dubai launch?

Galaxy Corporation unveiled it at a press event on October 23, 2026, local time. Galaxy says tickets will open to the public soon.

How can I buy tickets for Galaxy Robot Arena Dubai?

Through the Reel Cinemas website and app. Prices and operating hours had not been published as of October 30, 2026.

What can visitors do at the Dubai robot arena?

Watch a humanoid robot dance performance set to K-pop and Middle Eastern music, and try robot boxing and a drawing robot.

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