Here's where you can watch Hazzaa’s return from space

UAE residents can head to the cinemas to watch astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansouri's historic return from the International Space Station (ISS).

In a social media post, the National Media Council announced that the free live broadcast will begin at 1:30 pm at The ROXY Cinemas, VOX Cinemas, Novo Cinemas, CineRoyal Cinemas and Reel Cinemas.

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That's not all, malls across the UAE will livestream his return on big screens.

In Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall, Adnec (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre), Galleria Mall, Al Khalidiyah Mall, Dalma Mall and Deerfields Townsquare Shopping Centre are have slotted in, while in Al Ain, it'll be screened at Al Jimi Mall, Bawadi Mall, and in Dubai at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Mercato Centre, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Mall, City Walk.

Al Manar Mall and Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah, and City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman and City Centre Fujairah will also broadcast his return. 

First #UAE astronaut @Astro_Hazzaa is returning to earth today after spending 8 days aboard the International @Space_Station.
Around an hour ago, @NASA captured the moment the hatches between the Soyuz MS12 spacecraft and the ISS were closed. pic.twitter.com/FjKO91k8Iy

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 3, 2019

And, if you are unable to step outside, then you can log on to the Nasa link.

Hazzaa is due to touch down in Kazakhstan around 3:00 pm UAE time.