Catsaway
is set in Abu Dhabi in 1999 and revolves around stray cats that
seek a home in the rapidly progressing city. Set against the backdrop of the city at the turn of the century, the film aims to take audiences on a nostalgic trip though old landmarks such as the Volcano Foundation, Old Souq and Clock Tower.
Speaking to
The National in 2018, Al Muhairi said
he hoped the “nostalgia value” would serve as a magnet for audiences. “This is our selling point. Everyone was like ‘amazing. When’s this out? We need to tell our kids about it’. You might say ‘so what? It’s just an old water fountain, just an old souq