Trevor Noah’s current world tour called in at Dubai last October, and now another UAE date has been added. Noted for his sharp wit and intelligent commentary on people, politics, racism and nationalism, and occasionally himself, he’s also good at [ ... ]
One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at random by the Wheel of Destiny. Each presentation [ ... ]
Graduates of Dubomedy’s Improv’ Workshop and Pro-Troupe Members will perform a high energy, on-the-spot comedy show filled with short form games complete with audience participation.
The comedian, actor and multifaceted entrepreneur (“I work hard!!! That pretty much sums me up!!! Everybody wants to be famous but nobody wants to do the work”) is back again with his latest live show. A regular visitor to the [ ... ]
A regular monthly evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi. The bar's set pretty high: "from side-splitting stand-up to mesmerising improv, the finest comedic artists from near and far come to showcase their talent."
The Laughter Factory says it is flying in "three of the best live stand-up comedians that are currently touring the world", though since one of them already lives here presumably that's humorous hyperbole. On the bill are American-Egyptian Maria Shehata, [ ... ]
The second night of three for this Laughter Factory bill. On it are American-Egyptian Maria Shehata, making her debut in Dubai and trailing a CV that includes Comedy Central shows and some writing credits ("she is quite comfortable performing in [ ... ]
UAE-based Shawn Chidiac – known as myparents_are_divorced on Instagram – is great at character skits, thanks in part to his excellent imitations of just about any accent from the region. The results have apparently offended some people, but don't come [ ... ]
Last chance to see this particular Laughter Factory bill. On it are American-Egyptian Maria Shehata, making her debut in Dubai and trailing a CV that includes Comedy Central shows and some writing credits ("she is quite comfortable performing in a [ ... ]
The Vancouver-based Japanese standup brings her Edinburgh Fringe show to Dubai; expect sharp, deadpan observational comedy from the viewpoint of a sassy young immigrant woman. She's good. Also on the bill: Dubai favourite Imah Dumagay
One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at random by the Wheel of Destiny. Each presentation [ ... ]
The end-0of-the-month Laughter Factory bill includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
An evening of all-female standup comedy to celebrate the spirit of International Women’s Day. Imah Dumagay MCs a strong lineup – Sahar Ali, Valentina Danubio, Noha Bashir, Roula Kurban, Roxy Yekta, and Denise Alexe.
The end-0of-the-month Laughter Factory bill includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
Stand up comedy, spoken word, and suhoor under the stars in TGI Friday's Outdoor Garden at Rove Downtown – "fun people, good bites, great vibes". The show itself is free (space is limited, so pre-book) but you'll be required to [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival gig claims to be an “insane once-in-a-lifetime comedy battle with an onslaught of comedians from India and Pakistan” – divided by borders, hopefully united by humour. In English, Urdu and Hindi. Features Varun, Sameera, Yash, Nitinn, [ ... ]
The end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
The end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
The final gig of the end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [ ... ]
The Dubai Comedy Festival opens with Katherine Ryan’s local debut. The London-based Canadian comedian and TV personality has developed a persona that exudes a wholesome sweetness, making her edgy, irreverent in-your-face material even more shocking. Expect a collection of relatable [ ... ]
The comedian, actor, self-taught filmmaker, and former Marine has a new standup set that blends his Middle Eastern background, his stint in the services, and his identity as a Muslim who sometimes breaks the rules. Part of the Dubai Comedy [ ... ]
The big names get the big houses in the Dubai Comedy festival, but this showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Amr Elassal, Rami Salame, Liz Bains, and [ ... ]
Top Canadian-Moroccan stand-up comedian and actor with a career that dates back to 1997, arguably the French-speaking world's most famous stand-up (he also has several films to his name). He has achieved widespread comedy success in France, Morocco, and even [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Shaddy Gaad, Maher Barwany, Saaniya Abbas, and Tai Paschall; Liz Bains hosts.
Second of two Francophone Dubai Comedy Festival gigs for the Canadian-Moroccan comedian and actor, arguably the French-speaking world's most famous stand-up (he also has several films to his name).
The hardworking Mumbai-based standup, writer, showrunner and musician has more than five million social media followers and over a thousand performances to his name across the world. “His knack for understanding a brand's core values and carefully integrating them into [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s a later-than-usual set with Ismail Abdirahman, Steve Severance, Varun Ghatia, and Tabarak Razvi; Tai Paschall hosts.
Dubai’s very own Filipino funnywoman takes to the stage for a Dubai Comedy Festival gig that also features a performance by Amr Elassal (who happens to be her husband). Dumagay’s sharp wit and relatable humour are at their best when [ ... ]
Frank Skinner, the seasoned English comedian, actor, presenter, and writer, is set to grace the stage at Dubai Opera Main Hall on Monday, April 15th, for a truly not-to-be-missed show. With a career that spans nearly four decades on the [ ... ]
“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone”. The Pub Landlord brings his currently touring show to the Dubai Comedy Festival; expect the [ ... ]
A regular monthly evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi. The bar's set pretty high: "from side-splitting stand-up to mesmerising improv, the finest comedic artists from near and far come to showcase their talent."
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Folly Olubiyi, Ismail Abdirahman, Emaad Siddiqui, Bronwyn Byrnes, Moncef Boumaza, Joshua Dias, and Saaniya Abbas, hosted by John [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Folly Olubiyi, Ismail Abdirahman, Emaad Siddiqui, Bronwyn Byrnes, Moncef Boumaza, Joshua Dias, and Saaniya Abbas, hosted by John [ ... ]
Success came for the US comedian/actor after he was named the funniest person on MTV for his performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code series. Netflix specials, sold-out shows at venues like Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden, a [ ... ]
A Dubai Comedy Festival evening of four good Dubai-based standup acts: Internet Sensation (Sundeep Fernandes and Anand Raman) are sharp and quick, and have a cult following for their viral job interview skits. Shawn Chidiac, aka ‘My Parents are Divorced’, [ ... ]
The Dubai-based Indian-Iranian standup makes the most of his diverse upbringing, and his ability to celebrate the intricacies of various cultures should resonate with a Dubai audience. A Dubai Comedy Festival gig.
“Sometimes we laugh so hard we cry. And sometimes we cry so hard we laugh …” Amer Zahr’s show is described as “a comedic journey through being Palestinian and Arab in today’s times”. The Palestinian-American comedian (and author, political activist [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s a late-evening set from Emaad Siddiqui, Folly Olubiyi, Steve Severance, and Varun Bhatia, hosted by Yash Bhardwaj.
“A comedy trailblazing Indian immigrant mom from New York City” who “passionately advocates for change and representation in comedy and is bravely vocal about criminalising evil mother-in-law behaviours”. That’s from the PR blurb; more accurately, CNBC called her “the zany, [ ... ]
A Hinglish show in the Dubai Comedy Festival featuring Gursimran Khamba and Nitinn R Miranni.
Chinedu is a rising star on the international comedy circuit, and this Dubai Comedy Festival gig for his current touring show should help ... The LA-based comedian, actor, and writer has recently gained acclaim for performances on Comedy Central Presents [ ... ]
Reality royalty bring their podcast to the stage for the Dubai Comedy Festival: Spencer Matthews (Made In Chelsea, etc) and Vogue Williams (Dancing with the Stars, Stepping Out etc) are engagingly chatty and very funny about the detail of their [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Moncef Boumaza, Sahar Ali, Adi Thomas, Amr Elassal, Sadiq Saboowala, Shaddy Gaad, and Yash Bhardwaj, hosted by Salman [ ... ]
Relatable comedy for many from the likeable, hard-working South African stand-up with his new one-man show. He’s turned 40, is middle-aged and married, and has a few complaints about the situation … A Dubai Comedy Festival gig.
Mo Gilligan is black, British and very funny – he’s very good at observational comedy with a very distinctive take on British culture, especially from his home milieu (South London). He says his influences include Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock; [ ... ]
A selection of local standup talent from the UAE for this English-language Dubai Comedy Festival gig – Abdallah Alansari, aka the Emirati Puppet Master; Ali Saleh Awadh; Abdalla Al Qassab; Saif Almherie; and Obaid Ali Obaid.
South Africa’s favourite doctor-turned-comedian, Riaad Moosa is back in town for a Dubai Comedy Festival gig. He’s very good on observational comedy and he’s not short of an opinion or two, based particularly on his experiences as a Muslim and [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Joshua Dias, John Hague, Bronwyn Byrnes, Sadiq Saboowala, and Rami Salame, hosted by Yash Bhardwaj.
Dubomedy's regular Sunday evening stand-up gig has quickly become established, not least because it's free (you do have to pre-register to get on the list) and always entertaining – you never know who you're going to see, and while the [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Sahar Ali, Adi Thomas, Maher Barwany, Tabarak Razvi, Amr Elassal, and Imah Dumagay, hosted by Liz Bains.
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