Another World
Weekend Matinee

Another World

Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and prevent her curse from destroying the world

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The Dating Menu
Weekend Matinee

The Dating Menu

A chef seeks his teen crush on a dating app, creating unique meals for each Zelda he meets, as he faces uncertainty and the decline of the city's restaurants in Amos Why's bittersweet road movie.

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Rocky (1976)
40th Anniversary

Rocky (1976)

Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia club fighter scraping by as a loan shark's collector, gets an impossible break when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed picks an unknown as his next opponent for a publicity bout. Training under the gruff veteran Mickey and falling for the shy Adrian, Rocky sets himself one goal: to go the distance.

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I Play Rocky
New Release

I Play Rocky

Hollywood, 1975. Sylvester Stallone is a broke, unknown actor with a boxing script that producers badly want, just not with him in it. As the offers climb and his bank balance sinks, he refuses to budge on one condition: he plays Rocky, or there's no deal. The true story behind the making of the 1976 classic.

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HomeGrown Guide
Cinema Akil's (Imperfect)

HomeGrown Guide

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Cinemini
FESTIVALS

Cinemini

09/11/2026 – 09/12/2026

Cinemini is Cinema Akil’s ongoing programme for young audiences, bringing early daytime weekend screenings to Cinema Akil’s home at Alserkal Avenue. Built on the belief that a love of cinema starts early, the programme brings together animation and family films from around the world, some newly released, others beloved classics returning to the big screen, each one chosen with children and their families in mind.

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Rent-A-Cinema

Host your event with the highest cinematic experience, comfy sofas, incredible surround sound and delicious food from our chai diner.

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Chai Diner

Chai Diner

Serving authentic chai and tea experiences in urban spaces. Inspired by tea culture around the world—from karak stops in Bur Dubai to clay kulhar cups in vibrant Delhi markets—Project Chaiwala is here to deliver a unique yet genuine take on chai, tea and street food, while collaborating with our partners to consistently create positive social impact. Our ingredients are real, ethically sourced and fresh. Always. Now brewing in our flagship store at Cinema Akil.

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