Cinema Akil

Cinema Akil Cinema Akil is the UAE’s first and only independent cinema platform that brings quality films from across the world to the audiences in the UAE.
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About Cinema Akil
Cinema Akil is the UAE’s first and only independent cinema platform that brings quality films from across the world to the audiences in the UAE. Showcasing directors and filmmakers across decades, Cinema Akil aims to create awareness and interest in film and the cinematic arts while amplifying the exposure of international films to a regional audience. Launched in 2014 as a nomad

ic cinema, Cinema Akil has held over 75 pop-up cinemas attracting over 85,000 attendees in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah In 2022, Cinema Akil also held its first-ever regional pop-up in Doha during the World Cup followed by a popup in Al Ula, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2023. In September 2018, Cinema Akil opened its first permanent location in Al Quoz, Dubai making its flagship home the GCC’s first arthouse cinema which has been brought to you in partnership with Alserkal. In November 2023, Cinema Akil in 25hours Hotel Dubai opened its purpose-built space as a seasonal outdoor outpost acting as a public cinema and multipurpose venue in Dubai One Central. The independent cinema has grown to launch the UAE’s first-ever Arab Cinema Week in 2022 to celebrate Arab Cinema and has also hosted global film festivals to bring innovative cinematic artworks from the lands of Hong Kong and Italy here in the GCC region. Cinema Akil is a member of the Network of Arab Alternative Screens (NAAS) which includes members from the MENA region such as Metropolis in Beirut, Zawya in Cairo and Cinematheque du Tangier in Morocco. www.cinemaakil.com // Facebook - Cinema Akil // Instagram -



حول سينما عقيل
سينما عقيل هي الدار السينمائية المستقلة الأولى والوحيدة في دولة الإمارات، وهي تُقدم عروض أفلام عالمية مميزة للجمهور في دولة الإمارات. وتهدف سينما عقيل، التي تعرض أهم أعمال وإبداعات المخرجين وصنّاع الأفلام لعقودٍ طويلة، إلى تعزيز الوعي والاهتمام بالأفلام والفنون السينمائية وتقديم الأفلام العالمية إلى الجمهور في المنطقة. تأسست سينما عقيل عام 2014 كسينما متنقلة، وكانت تضم تحت مظلتها أكثر من75سينما مؤقتة تجتذب ما يزيد عن 85 ألفاً من الحضور في دبي وأبوظبي والشارقة. وفي سبتمبر 2018، افتتحت سينما عقيل أول موقع دائم لها في منطقة القوز بدبي، مما جعلها أول دار سينما على الإطلاق في دول الخليج العربي بالشراكة مع السركال أفنيو، في نوفمبر 2023، افتتحت سينما عقيل في فندق 25 آورز دبي تحت اسم "سينما عقيل في ٢٥ ساعة" وهي مساحة خارجية تعمل بشكل موسمي كسينما عامة وكجناح متعدد الأغراض في دبي وان سنترال. وتطورت السينما المستقلة لتحتفي بالسينما العربية من خلال إطلاق أسبوع السينما العربية في عام 2022 لأول مرة في دولة الإمارات، كما استضافت مهرجانات سينمائية عالمية لتقديم أعمال سينمائية مبتكرة من هونج كونج وإيطاليا في دول الخليج العربي. وأقامت سينما عقيل أول سينما مؤقتة إقليمية لها في الدوحة خلال بطولة العالم لكرة القدم 2022. وتُعتبر سينما عقيل عضواً في شبكة الشاشات العربية البديلة ناس، التي تضم أعضاءً من منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا مثل ميتروبوليس في بيروت وزاوية في القاهرة وسينماتك طنجة في المغرب.

الموقع الإلكتروني: www.cinemaakil.com // فيسبوك - Cinema Akil // إنستاجرام - CinemaAkil@

13/05/2026

A life can change in a sentence.

I SWEAR, directed by Kirk Jones, tells the true story of John Davidson, a young man growing up in 1980s Britain whose world shifts dramatically after developing severe Tourette syndrome. Honest, intimate, and impossible to look away from.

Premiering May 15 at Cinema Akil following Talk to Strangers, and screening throughout May!

Your seat is waiting... the rest unfolds in the dark.

*This film is brought to you in collaboration with

Three new releases. Three completely different worlds. 🎬I SWEAR brings the moving true story of John Davidson, MBE to th...
12/05/2026

Three new releases. Three completely different worlds. 🎬

I SWEAR brings the moving true story of John Davidson, MBE to the screen, a powerful journey through identity, resilience, and life with Tourette syndrome.

A true classic returns with SHREK, the iconic fairytale adventure packed with chaos, nostalgia, and everyone’s favorite ogre.

And for the fans, ENHYPEN: IMMERSION IN CINEMAS transforms the cinema into a front-row concert experience with ENHYPEN’s biggest hits lighting up the big screen. 🎤

🎟️ Tickets are now available! Book yours now before shows sell out.

We’re doing it again.This time with a premiere! On MAY 15 at Cinema Akil in , we’re screening I SWEAR for the very first...
10/05/2026

We’re doing it again.
This time with a premiere!

On MAY 15 at Cinema Akil in , we’re screening I SWEAR for the very first time.

Based on the true story of John Davidson, MBE, a young man growing up in 1980s Britain whose life takes a sharp turn when he develops severe Tourette syndrome.

A powerful story about identity, resilience, and being seen beyond your condition.

And because one conversation is never enough, the premiere night will be followed by Talk to Strangers, hosted by 🎤

🎟️ Your ticket gets you the film, popcorn, chai karak, and a conversation with someone you’ve never met before.

No pressure. No scripts. Just show up.

Tickets available now via our website or box office!

09/05/2026

Not everything you thought you knew is the full story.

Michael uncovers lesser-known moments and perspectives around one of the most talked-about figures in music history, revealing layers of his life and career that often stayed out of the spotlight.

A closer look at the man behind the myth.

Dubai’s heating up which means weekends at the cinema are back! ☀️Cool off with us at Cinema Akil this weekend:📹 The Dev...
08/05/2026

Dubai’s heating up which means weekends at the cinema are back! ☀️

Cool off with us at Cinema Akil this weekend:

📹 The Devil Wears Prada 2
📹 Michael
📹 Palestine 36
📹 All That’s Left of You
📹 Sirat
📹 Sentimental Value

Your perfect excuse to stay cool at Cinema Akil all weekend long!

What a beautiful evening of film, conversation, and shared stories. 🎤A heartfelt thank you to Chef Salam (.maryam) for b...
08/05/2026

What a beautiful evening of film, conversation, and shared stories. 🎤

A heartfelt thank you to Chef Salam (.maryam) for bringing such warmth, honesty, and memory into the space through her conversation and presence. And to everyone who joined us at Cinema Akil, thank you for showing up, listening closely, and making the night feel so special.

From the conversation and book signing with Chef Salam to the screening of All That’s Left of You that followed, the evening reminded us how stories, food, and cinema can bring people together in the most meaningful ways! ⭐️

07/05/2026

As part of Alserkal Art Month, join us for a special screening of Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV, directed by Amanda Kim, in collaboration with !

An intimate look into the life and legacy of pioneering video artist Nam June Paik, whose work transformed the relationship between art, technology, and media.

📍 The Yard,
📅 May 9
🕖 7 PM

A reminder for tonight! 🚨 An evening that stays with you far beyond the screen.We begin with All That’s Left of You by ,...
07/05/2026

A reminder for tonight! 🚨 An evening that stays with you far beyond the screen.

We begin with All That’s Left of You by , a deeply reflective film moving through memory, identity, and the lasting imprint of displacement on family and self.

As the credits fade, the evening opens into conversation with Chef Salam (.maryam), whose journey through food, memory, and storytelling comes to life alongside her cookbook, available for purchase and signing during the night.

A film, a conversation, a book signing and a moment to sit with stories that stay with you.

📍 Cinema Akil
📅 Tonight, 17 May
🕗 8 PM

See you there!

06/05/2026

What do we hold onto, and what do we let go of?

🎥 Sentimental Value is a delicate exploration of memory, relationships, and the invisible threads that shape who we are. With understated performances and a deeply human core, this is a film that invites you to feel more than it tells you.

Our May schedule at Cinema Alserkal Avenue is handwritten because clarity is overrated. 😎Pick a film (good luck), then b...
06/05/2026

Our May schedule at Cinema Alserkal Avenue is handwritten because clarity is overrated. 😎

Pick a film (good luck), then book via our link in bio or get your tickets at the box office!

SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEWA portrait of Etel.A full house at The Yard,  for the screening of Adnan Being and Time by ! 🤩⭐️Tha...
05/05/2026

SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW

A portrait of Etel.

A full house at The Yard, for the screening of Adnan Being and Time by ! 🤩⭐️

Thank you for joining us in this shared encounter with Etel Adnan, her art, her questions, her way of being in the world.

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Warehouse G59
Dubai

Opening Hours

Tuesday 18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 18:00 - 22:00
Thursday 18:00 - 22:00
Friday 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday 15:00 - 22:00
Sunday 15:00 - 22:00

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+971569951225

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