CineMini
Children's Program

CineMini

Cinemini is Cinema Akil's ongoing programme for young audiences, bringing early daytime weekend screenings to Alserkal Avenue. Built on the belief that a love of cinema starts early, it brings together animation and family films from around the world, some newly released, others beloved classics returning to the big screen.

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Digger
Release

Digger

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.

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Backrooms
Release

Backrooms

After a patient vanishes through a strange doorway in a furniture showroom basement, a therapist follows him into the Backrooms, an endless maze of yellow corridors and buzzing lights beyond reality, to bring him back.

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HomeGrown Guide
Cinema Akil's (Imperfect)

HomeGrown Guide

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Cinemini
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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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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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