No Other Choice
Directed by Park Chan-wook
Comedy, Crime, Drama | Korean (English subtitles)
Showing At: Cinema Akil in Alserkal Avenue & Cinema Akil in 25Hours
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Join us from 12 PM to 5 PM at One Life Kitchen & Café in d3 for great food, familiar faces, and conversations around this year’s must-see films.
January 17
One Life Kitchen & Café – d3
Adults: AED 250 · Children (6–11): AED 125 · Children (5 & under): Free
The Voice of Hind Rajab
By Kaouther Ben Hania
Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A six-year-old girl is trapped in a car under IDF fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her.
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No Other Choice
By Park Chan-wook
After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.
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Divine Comedy
Directed by Ali Asgari
Comedy | Farsi (English subtitles)
Showing At: Cinema Akil in Alserkal Avenue & Cinema Akil in 25Hours
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LEARN MORECinema Akil x House of Arts
As part of the inaugural exhibition Interwoven at House of Arts, Expo City Dubai, Cinema Akil brings a curated film programme celebrating stories and creatives from the GCC.
FESTIVALS
LEARN MOREReel Palestine Film Festival
01/22/2026 – 01/31/2026
Reel Palestine returns to Cinema Akil for its 12th edition, running from 23 January to 1 February, presented by Bayt and in partnership with Alserkal Avenue and the festival’s official partners Advanced Media, Bristol, Bark & Berg, Hikmat Culture, The Giving Movement, and Alserkal Avenue. The festival opens with the UAE premiere of Once Upon A Time in Gaza by Arab & Tarzan Nasser with the presence of actor Majd Eid.
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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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