{"id":54180,"date":"2026-05-18T14:35:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=54180"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:13:15","slug":"emirati-cinema-nights-in-dubai-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/emirati-cinema-nights-in-dubai-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirati Cinema Nights Is Back in Dubai With 10 Powerful Films You Can Watch This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wanting to watch more films that are connected to life in the UAE, <strong>Cinema Akil<\/strong> has something worth clearing your evening for this week. From May 19 to 21, <strong>Emirati Cinema Nights<\/strong> takes over Alserkal Avenue with three nights of films made by Emirati filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see <strong>stories rooted in the country\u2019s people, memories, families, and everyday moments<\/strong>. The programme includes 10 films covering everything from identity and community to grief and personal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Hoba (The Vile)<\/em> by Majid Alansari on May 19<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Nearby Sky<\/em> by Nujoom Alghanem on May 19 and 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Heen (Then)<\/em> by Saeed Rashed on May 19 and 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Baab<\/em> by Nayla Al Khaja on May 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sharp Tools<\/em> by Nujoom Alghanem on May 21<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_526930675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_526930675.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_526930675-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_526930675-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/shutterstock_526930675-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two special screening of short films will also take place on May 20 and 21, featuring the following titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Mother Of Fog<\/em> by Farah Al Qasimi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>A Small Dream<\/em> by Sarra&#8217;a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Stillness<\/em> and <em>Haraka<\/em> by Omar Almahri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Why is my grandfather&#8217;s bed in the living room?<\/em> by Sarahm Alhashmi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to Alserkal Avenue this week, Emirati Cinema Nights is probably one of the best ways to spend your time there. You can <strong>check the full schedule and book your tickets on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemaakil.com\/calendar\">official website of Cinema Akil<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Events and Things to do in Dubai this Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before the weekend begins, there\u2019s plenty happening in the city. If you\u2019re into melodic house and deep electronic sounds, head to Be Beach Dubai to see Mahmut Orhan performing. And if you want something more rooted in Gulf melodies and soulful songs, <em>Samrtna<\/em> by Mohamed Ali Salem Albakri is worth adding to your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick your vibe and book tickets below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-5 md:gap-6 lg:gap-7\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/106238\/mahmut-orhan-at-be-beach-dubai?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/mahmut_orhan_at_be_beach_dubai_2026_may_20_be_beach_dubai_106238-full-en1778582662.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Mahmut Orhan at Be Beach Dubai\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/106238\/mahmut-orhan-at-be-beach-dubai?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Mahmut Orhan at Be Beach Dubai\"> Mahmut Orhan at Be Beach Dubai <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> AED\u00a0200.00 <\/span> <span class=\"text-sm text-content-secondary\"> Wed 20 May <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/106289\/samrtna-by-mohamed-ali-salem-albakri?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/samrtna_by_mohamed_ali_salem_albakri_2026_may_22_the_new_covent_garden_theatre_106289-full-en1778500994.png\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Samrtna by Mohamed Ali Salem Albakri in Dubai\" class=\"size-full object-cover m-0!\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/106289\/samrtna-by-mohamed-ali-salem-albakri?utm_source=content-marketing&utm_medium=blog\" class=\"font-bold text-title-sm hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\" title=\"Samrtna by Mohamed Ali Salem Albakri in Dubai\"> Samrtna by Mohamed Ali Salem Albakri in Dubai <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm\"> AED\u00a075.00 <\/span> <span class=\"text-sm text-content-secondary\"> Fri 22 May <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been wanting to watch more films that are connected to life in the UAE, Cinema Akil has something worth clearing your evening for this week. From May 19 to 21, Emirati Cinema Nights takes over Alserkal Avenue with three nights of films made by Emirati filmmakers. 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