Arab Cinema Week Vol 5
Film Festival

Arab Cinema Week Vol 5

How do we organize the fragments of our collective memory? If the cinema screen is the ultimate archive, then the films we project are our most vital documents. Cinema Akil proudly presents the 5th edition of Arab Cinema Week, running from the 5th to the 11th of June 2026. Marking a half-decade of celebrating our region's cinematic pulse, this year’s curation features 9 feature films from 7 Arab countries. With these films, we try to create a mosaic of feelings, histories, and shared joys and pains of our times.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2
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The Devil Wears Prada 2

Miranda Priestly navigates the collapse of the magazine industry and must build bridges with her former assistant Emily, now the head of a luxury brand.

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ENHYPEN: IMMERSION IN CINEMAS
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ENHYPEN: IMMERSION IN CINEMAS

With ENHYPEN: IMMERSION IN CINEMAS fans are drawn closer than ever to ENHYPEN’s stage, feeling the energy and emotion as if inside the concert itself. Featuring global hits like “Bite Me” and “XO (Only If You Say Yes),” along with the heartfelt fan song “Highway 1009,” this special concert delivers ENHYPEN’s powerful performances and unique presence right before your eyes on the big screen.

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Sentimental Value
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Sentimental Value

An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.

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HomeGrown Guide
Cinema Akil's (Imperfect)

HomeGrown Guide

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BHOOOT

BHOOOT

BHOOT

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DETERMINED! AN AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE PROGRAM
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DETERMINED! AN AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE PROGRAM

Cinema Akil presents DETERMINED! an American Film Showcase program dedicated to those who defied all expectations and achieved the impossible. To those whose courage and unstoppable determination are a source of inspiration.

The program will tour in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi between December 2018 and March 2019.

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FRANCOFILM FESTIVAL
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FRANCOFILM FESTIVAL

03/01/2019 – 03/09/2019

French language has no border! Francofilm festival returns for its 9th edition by highlighting French-Arabic co-production. This new approach will offer the audience the opportunity to discover an independent and eclectic film program.

Rendez-vous at Cinema Akil in Dubai and Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi for a visual linguistic parenthesis.

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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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