Discover a curated collection of unique crafts, souvenirs and flavors made and inspired by Palestinian traditions. From iconic colourful embroidery, dolls and keffiyehs to delicious jarred confections, pickles and more. This year we celebrate our 5th year in collaboration with Reel Palestine, an annual film festival showcasing the latest in independent and alternative Palestinian cinema in the UAE. Reel Palestine will also be screening at Warehouse 421 in Abu Dhabi and The Yard in the heart of Alserkal Avenue. The marketplace will be open throughout our Reel Palestine 2019 film week screenings at Cinema Akil, which kicks off from the 18th to the 26th of January. So come on by, shop and stay awhile. This years vendors are: Innash Exhale Thob Ayadi by Widad Harakat Mooneh Badira Gifts Pearl Tree Kan Yama Kan in Palestine See you there! About Cinema Akil Cinema Akil is an independent cinema platform that brings quality films from across the world to the audiences in the UAE. Showcasing directors and filmmakers across the decades, Cinema Akil aims to create awareness and interest in film and the cinematic arts. Launched in 2014 as a nomadic cinema, Cinema Akil has held over 60 pop-up cinemas attracting over 35,000 attendees in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. In September 2018, Cinema Akil opened its first permanent location in Al Quoz, Dubai making it the GCC’s first arthouse cinema. Cinema Akil’s flagship home is brought to you in partnership with Alserkal Avenue. Cinema Akil is a member of the Network of Arab Alternative Screens (NAAS) which includes members from the MENA region such as Metropolis in Beirut, Zawya in Cairo and Cinematheque du Tangier in Morocco. Follow us into the dark. www.cinemaakil.com // Facebook - Cinema Akil // Twitter - @CinemaAkil // Instagram - @CinemaAkil #fortheloveoffilm #followusintothedark #cinemaakil #alserkalavenue #dubai #uae About Reel Palestine Reel Palestine is an annual film festival showing a selection of alternative Palestinian films in the United Arab Emirates. The not-for-profit and volunteer-based organization was set up by group of friends in Dubai in 2014 and launched its first pop-up festival in January 2015 with the purpose of showing Palestinian culture and tenacity through film, submerging viewers in the beautiful, difficult, emotional, and inspirational moments that occur under occupation. www.reelpalestine.org // Facebook - Reel Palestine // Instagram - @Reelpalestine #reelpalestine #palestine #dubai #uae