Sometimes you just need a quiet place to step away from the constant stream of updates and noise. If you’ve been feeling that lately, here’s a small initiative happening in Dubai that offers exactly that kind of pause. Cinema Akil has introduced a series of special screenings this March for a daytime escape for anyone who feels like taking a break for a few hours.

The programme, called “Here, Together,” is running during the school break and turns the independent cinema into a calm place where people can sit back, watch films, and spend time together. Think of it as an option to keep in mind if you’re looking for somewhere to go during the day, whether on your own, with friends or with family.

Screening schedule at Cinema Akil this March:

  • Weekdays: first film starts at 10 AM; the final screening begins at 3 PM
  • Weekends: first film starts at 10 AM; the final screening begins at 5 PM

Daytime Film Program at Cinema Akil this March

  • Spirited Away (2001), a timeless animated classic by Hayao Miyazaki
  • Little Amelie or the Character of Rain (2025), a beautifully crafted animated film that explores childhood, self-discovery, and the magic of chocolate
  • Arze (2024), a Lebanese comedy-drama about a single mother and her teenage son searching across sectarian Beirut for their stolen scooter
  • Father Mother Sister Brother (2025), a touching family drama explores the complex dynamics of a family coming together after a long separation
  • The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), a powerful docu-drama that tells the story of Hind Rajab, a courageous 5-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza

More films will be added to the program in the coming weeks.

If you feel like stepping out for a quiet change of scenery this March, the daytime film schedule at Cinema Akil in Dubai might be worth keeping on your radar.

And if staying home feels like the better option these days, you can also take a look at these 20 Indoor Activities for Kids That Require Almost No Preparation or browse 27 Best Board and Card Games for a Screen-free Family Game Night for other ideas on how to spend time together.