{"id":52155,"date":"2026-03-10T14:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=52155"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:52:02","slug":"cinema-akil-launches-daytime-film-screenings-during-school-break-films-and-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/cinema-akil-launches-daytime-film-screenings-during-school-break-films-and-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinema Akil Launches Special Daytime Film Screenings this March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes you just need a quiet place to step away from the constant stream of updates and noise. If you\u2019ve been feeling that lately, here&#8217;s a small initiative happening in Dubai that offers exactly that kind of pause. <strong>Cinema Akil has introduced a series of special screenings this March<\/strong> for a daytime escape for anyone who feels like taking a break for a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme, called &#8220;Here, Together,&#8221; 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<strong> option to keep in mind if you\u2019re looking for somewhere to go during the day<\/strong>, whether on your own, with friends or with family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Screening schedule at Cinema Akil this March:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekdays: first film starts at 10 AM; the final screening begins at 3 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekends: first film starts at 10 AM; the final screening begins at 5 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVfywlciBgI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVfywlciBgI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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