Comedy

Improvised comedy from two very sharp standups – expect quick wit, superfast comebacks, and exemplary crowd work from Noha Bashir and Denise Alexe.

A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.

Early evening Sunday comedy in Al Quoz from the Mad Cat team. The cover charge of AED 99 includes one drink.

Nemr's latest stand up comedy special considers the craziness of the world today in the context of fatherhood – what he fears and what he looks forward to are very different now than before. In a world full of Rampant [... more]

Mad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...

Mad Cat Comedy's regular Thursday stop in Silicon Oasis promises "insane laughs every week".  The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.

The bill for the Laughter Factory's May tour: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery and the sheer quantity of jokes in his set [... more]

The Comedy Kix folk take over the Radisson Blu Deira Creek's Marbles Karaoke Bar. On the bill: Amr Elassal, Emaad Siddiqui, Moncef Boumaza, Faizan Bhat, Saeed Alnahdy and Anton Galvez. It's free, but with a minimum spend of AED 75 [... more]

Top Italian-style standup from the comic better known to his mum as Stefano Mozzicato. We're promised hilarious stories and relatable observation, delivered with signature Italian humour ...

A new stop for the Laughter Factory's May tour – note the earlier-than-usual start. On the bill: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery [... more]

Something of a rarity in Dubai – Spanish-language standup. Jorge offers sharp storytelling about everyday life, relationships, and the chaos of modern work culture  

A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.

The regular Abu Dhabi stop for the Laughter Factory's May tour, with an earlier-than-usual start: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery and the [... more]

Dubomedy's highly successful comedy gig at Hushh in Social Distrikt. We're promised "a fantastic lineup of comedians, big laughs, and great vibes"; and indeed much of that seems to be the case ... It's free, but there's a minimum spend [... more]

"A comedy show where you are the joke." Live crowd work at its most aggressive; "no scripts, no filters, no safe spots". Mad Cat Comedy's main man Miqdaad D pushes the boundaries ... and he says he's taking a break [... more]

Mad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...

First of two consecutive nights at the Radisson for the Laughter Factory's May tour – note the earlier-than-usual start: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his [... more]

A second night at the Radisson for the Laughter Factory's May tour: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery and the sheer quantity of [... more]

The final gig for the Laughter Factory's May tour: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery and the sheer quantity of jokes in his [... more]

A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.

Mad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...

Lebanese-born NYC-based comic, a regular at Gotham Comedy Club and Union Hall shows in Brooklyn when she's not touring – which she does a lot. This is a new show, touring around Europe and North America as well as this [... more]

Mad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...

The Comedy Kix folk take over the Radisson Blu Deira Creek's Marbles Karaoke Bar. On the bill: Amr Elassal, Emaad Siddiqui, Moncef Boumaza, Faizan Bhat, Saeed Alnahdy and Anton Galvez. It's free, but with a minimum spend of AED 75 [... more]

Improvised crowd work comedy from two very sharp standups – expect quick wit and superfast comebacks from Noha Bashir and Denise Alexe.

A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.

Mad Cat Comedy's regular Thursday stop in Silicon Oasis promises "insane laughs every week".  The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.

A stand-up show that delves into "life, travel, identity, and the everyday struggles we all face". Abdi is definitely an engaging storyteller, so this should be a good night ...

Mad Cat Comedy's regular standup night at Xandros in Signature 1 Hotel, TECOM. The cover charge of AED 80 includes one drink.

A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.

The June Laughter Factory tour again has the usual mix of international visitors and local stars: Michael Shafar – the headliner is the London-based Australian comedian, a fast-rising name on the circuit who combines fearless observation in his razor-sharp writing [... more]

Dubai's only Italian-language comedy night, we think. These two (Luca Cupani and Valentina Danubio) are comedy naturals  ...

The June Laughter Factory tour again has the usual mix of international visitors and local stars. This lunchtime gig is an interesting departure for The Laughter Factory – enjoy a proper roast Sunday lunch before or after the 2pm comedy [... more]

"A comedy show where you are the joke." Live crowd work at its most aggressive; "no scripts, no filters, no safe spots". Mad Cat Comedy's main man Miqdaad D pushes the boundaries ... and he says he's taking a break [... more]

Flamingo Live's regular comedy club slot at the Coterie pub in Ibn Battuta Mall. The door price includes two drinks.

The June Laughter Factory tour again has the usual mix of international visitors and local stars. This is the first of two consecutive nights here. On the bill: Michael Shafar – the headliner is the London-based Australian comedian, a fast-rising [... more]

Mad Cat Comedy's regular Thursday stop in Silicon Oasis promises "insane laughs every week".  The door price of AED 99 includes one drink and popcorn.

The June Laughter Factory tour again has the usual mix of international visitors and local stars: Michael Shafar – the headliner is the London-based Australian comedian, a fast-rising name on the circuit who combines fearless observation in his razor-sharp writing [... more]

First of a new regular Sunday night stand-up gig for Bur Dubai, promising "a lively mix of fresh stand-up comedians, crowd interaction, open mic moments, and occasional performances by popular comedy acts". No word on who's on the bill, but [... more]

A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.

Last stop for the June Laughter Factory tour. On the bill: Michael Shafar – the headliner is the London-based Australian comedian, a fast-rising name on the circuit who combines fearless observation in his razor-sharp writing with great stage presence Obaid [... more]

Comedy from two very sharp standups who work really well together. From first dates to ghosting, situationships to heartbreak stories, Noha Bashir and Denise Alexe address the struggles of dating life via sharp humour, relatable stories, and a brilliant chemistry [... more]

The Mad Cat team does the rather cool Moon Bar at the Sana Restaurant in Mina Al Salam – a great venue: quite intimate, few distractions.  Featuring surprise drop-ins, fresh material, and "the kind of moments that only happen in [... more]

Mad Cat’s standup team at their regular stop at the Easy Tiger bar in Abu Dhabi's Al Ain Palace. The door price of AED 99 includes two drinks ...