
City of Life
2009, English. Directed by Ali F. Mostafa.
Every day you can change another persons life without ever knowing it.
A privileged young male Arab at odds with his cultural identity and his less fortunate street smart friend; a disillusioned Indian taxi driver who bears an uncanny resemblance to a famous Bollywood star; and a former Romanian ballet dancer now working as a flight attendant and searching for love and companionship ... these individuals all live in Dubai and their lives are about to collide for better or for worse in a city where ambition, growth and opportunity are encouraged and dreams can still manifest. "City of Life" is an urban drama that tracks the various intersections of a multi-ethnic cast, examining how random interactions and their consequences can irrevocably impact another's life.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 December 2009
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Written by
- Jonny Brown, Ali F. Mostafa, Gerry Sherard
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City of Life runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
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City of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like City of Life?
If you liked City of Life, try Time Is Up, See You Soon, Purple Hearts.
Who directed City of Life?
City of Life (2009) was directed by Ali F. Mostafa and stars Sonu Sood, Alexandra Maria Lara, Natalie Dormer.