CastleCourt set to introduce new 9 screen 'D'LUXX' cinema
There will a licensed bar inside too
Last updated 14th Oct 2021
Exciting news for Belfast city centre's high street today, as a unique cinema experience has just been announced.
Omniplex Cinema Group has unveiled plans for a nine-screen cinema in CastleCourt shopping centre on Royal Avenue, complete with a licenced bar and super comfort seating.
Taking over the 80,000sq ft of space vacated by Debenhams earlier this year, the Omniplex Cinema Group is one of two new anchor tenants.
The fit out and construction of the 9-screen cinema will create up to 80 jobs. Once operational the Omniplex will employ 40 people full and part time.
"We are going to do something very special in CastleCourt," says Omniplex director Paul John Anderson.
"Expect to see new and never-before-seen levels of luxury, quality and service for an afternoon or night out at the cinema. We are incredibly excited by the project which will breathe new life into Belfast’s city centre and we aim to have it fully operational before Christmas 2022."
Home to 80 retailers employing a total of 1,000 people, CastleCourt has reported strong performance with a dramatic increase in customer spend since reopening on 30th April.
The shopping centre has defied all forecasts of a slump following the closure of anchor tenant Debenhams earlier this year.
CastleCourt centre manager Leona Barr says the arrival of Omniplex is a significant step towards the regeneration of Belfast city centre.
"We are thrilled to confirm Omniplex as one of the two new anchor tenants in CastleCourt. Not only are the jobs and investment they bring to the heart of Belfast significant, they will also play a central role in revitalising the city centre," says Ms Barr.
"More retail with attractive and substantial leisure attractions as well as quality bars, cafes and restaurants enhances the city centre experience and CastleCourt’s offer will deliver this."
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