• The Noise Next Door: Whose Line is it?

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Laughter Factory gigs can be a bit hit or miss, but this one is almost guaranteed to be good. The Noise Next Door (Matt Grant, Tom Livingstone, Sam Pacelli and Robin Hatcher) is probably the UK's best comedy improv team; [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Noise Next Door: Whose Line is it?

    Park Rotana Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The Noise Next Door (Matt Grant, Tom Livingstone, Sam Pacelli and Robin Hatcher) is probably the UK's best comedy improv team; they have been performing together since their uni days and the CV now includes 12 Edinburgh fringe gigs, a [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Dubomedy Secret Comedy Show

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    The official launch of Dubomedy's new weekly gig at Melrose, the bar in Business Bay's Paramount Midtown. The 'secret' bit is the line-up: "you never know who will drop in ..." RSvP recommended since space is limited.

    Free, but pore-registration recommended
  • Jason Manford LIVE!

    Emirates Palace Auditorium Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The effortlessly entertaining Jason Manford is always good value – aimable, quick-witted, good at sharp observational comedy ... Recommended.

  • Sooshi Mango: Off the Boat in Dubai

    Coca-Cola Arena City Walk, Dubai

    The long-established Australian comedy troupe (two brothers, and their best mate) comes loaded with classic comedy references – the likes of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, the Marx Brothers Laurel and Hardy – and an act that is usually rooted [ ... ]

    From AED 199
  • Stuart Taylor

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Top South African comedy from a standup who claims more than 25 years in the business (including seven as host of a hit SABC travel show). He was a founding member of the influential Cape Comedy Collective in 1999, but [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Zakir Khan

    Dubai Opera

    The Indian comedian and actor is known for his “uniquely Indian” style of comedy, riffing on the emotions that are common to every Indian household. This Hindi language show is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival. A second show is [ ... ]

    From AED135
  • Dara Ó Briain: So … Where Were We?

    Dubai Opera

    The generally excellent comedian (and writer, amateur astronomer, astrophotographer) is back on tour, and this gig falls right in the middle of another massive stint on the road. Apparently though he likes touring, and he enjoys appearing in front of [ ... ]

    From AED200
  • Atsuko, Beth, and Rachel

    Dubai Opera

    They are three of the best female American standups around at the moment – Atsuko Okatsuka, Beth Stelling, and Rachel Feinstein. LA-based Atsuko Okatsuka was named one of Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2022; born in Taiwan to [ ... ]

    From AED200
  • Jimmy Carr

    Dubai Opera

    The marmite comedian is back in town with a brand-new show that contains jokes about all kind of terrible things: “but they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things ... Having political correctness at a comedy show is [ ... ]

    From AED200
  • Rafi Bastos: Unfamiliar Territory

    Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A 6’7” tall Brazilian "with an accent like Dracula's", Rafi Bastos was one of the first to pioneer the art of stand-up in Brazil. He's particularly good at quick-witted observational humour; this show (in English) is part of the Dubai [ ... ]

    From AED175
  • Joanne McNally & Vogue Williams: My Therapist Ghosted Me

    Dubai Opera

    Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally have been running their weekly chat for 150+ podcast episodes now; My Therapist Ghosted Me is the result of Joanne's therapist doing just that – ignoring her calls, refusing to answer the door at the [ ... ]

    From AED200
  • Jim Jefferies: Give ‘Em What They Want

    Dubai Opera

    The Australian stand-up is stopping off at the Dubai Comedy Festival as part of a world tour. He's brash and confrontational, but able to charm and offend in equal measure; and he's a really good storyteller ...

    From AED200
  • Lloyd Griffith

    Bla Bla Dubai The Beach, Dubai

    Originally trained as a classical choral singer, Griffith is a working-class comedian, actor and choirboy from Grimsby (he was a presenter on Sky Sports show Soccer AM until the end of the 2018–19 season). A stand-up favourite, he has toured [ ... ]

    AED 150
  • Paul Elia & Dave Merheje: Lowkey Comedy

    Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Raunchy humour and no filters from the Iraqi-American Paul Elia and Canadian Dave Merheje: definitely not suitable for children – “nothing is off limits”. This is a Dubai Comedy Festival Show.

    From AED 150
  • Amit Tandon: Masala Sandwich

    Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The Indian comic (aka The Married Guy) has clocked up 100 million views across his social media platforms. Generally observational in style, his comedy crosses global boundaries; this Dubai Comedy Festival show – in English, incidentally – is an interwoven [ ... ]

    From AED 150
  • Ola Roshdy

    Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The Egyptian actress and stand-up comic entertains with her spin on motherhood, womanhood, and all things related. Joining her on the same bill are Reem Nabil and Ahmed El Hareedy (host). This is a Dubai Comedy Festival Show.

    From AED 150
  • Anuvab Pal: The Nation Wants to Know

    Bla Bla Dubai The Beach, Dubai

    One of the best of India’s funnymen – the New York Times called him “India’s most intelligent comedian”, the BBC said he was “India’s answer to British wit”, the Guardian said he was “very clever, very funny”. The Nation Wants [ ... ]

    AED 150
  • Ali Al Sayed: CancelD Culture

    Theatre at Mall of the Emirates Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Celebrating his 15th anniversary in comedy (and, as it happoens, his birthday), Ali Al Sayed's new English-language standup gig is pitched as his most daring and honest solo show yet – "Ali comedically highlights the Arab and Muslim perspective through [ ... ]

    AED 175
  • Bill Burr

    Etihad Arena Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    The Emmy-nominated US comedian gets a big stage for his quick wit, dark humour, and unrivalled storytelling with rants about relationship advice, sports and the Illuminati ...

    From AED 250
  • Joanne McNally

    The Agenda Abdullah Omran Taryam St, Media City, Dubai

    McNally was a big hit with Vogue Williams in their Dubai Comedy Festival show My Therapist Ghosted Me; but she's genuinely funny on her own, too – described by The Sunday Times as "a truly gifted stand-up", and now capable [ ... ]

    AED 295
  • 1 MINUTE TO KILLIT: The Launch!

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    Another Dubomedy comedy night with alumni of its stand-up courses – they each get just one minute to make you laugh, there will be prizes, there's an after party, and it's free with no minimum spend (you need to pre-register, [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Three good standups (two British, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: Jack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Three good standups (two British, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: Jack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    Three good standups (two British, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: Jack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour

    Park Rotana Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Three good standups (two British, one American) for the latest Laughter Factory tour: Jack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee Evans you will love [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Selfdrive Laughter Factory: The ‘Sweety Darling’ Tour

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    Last chance to catch three good standups (two British, one American) on the latest Laughter Factory tour: Jack Gleadow – energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction (“if you like Lee [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour

    Dubai Opera

    The top Indian comic comes to Dubai fairly regularly, and he's always reliably funny. “No artist embodies the globalisation of stand-up like Vir Das” said the New York Times; “there is a mixture of audacity and humility in Das's comedy” [ ... ]

    From AED 150
  • Trevor Noah: Off the Record

    Coca-Cola Arena City Walk, Dubai

    Trevor Noah’s The Daily Show landed a record seven Emmy nominations this year; but he’s rather wasted in that talk-show-host role, IMO, for he’s a consummate standup performer – especially for large auditoriums – with sold out shows on five [ ... ]

    From AED 250
  • Mina and The Funny Girls Go Pink

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    This is the 12th annual event in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a strong all-female line-up of comedians plus a special guest survivor, a BCA info booth and more. Men are very welcome too ... Mina Liccione hosts, [ ... ]

    Free
  • Coco Makmak: Karakoz

    Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

    The French-Lebanese funnywoman has a massive social media following for her character-based snippets of life – notably for Mother Makmak, a caricature of the typically caustic Lebanese mother. There are shows on 5 and 6 October, in French, Arabic and some [ ... ]

    From AED 150
  • Coco Makmak: Karakoz

    Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

    A second show for the French-Lebanese comedienne and her character-based snippets of life in French, Arabic and some English.

    From AED 150
  • Jason Leong: Brain Drain

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    The Malaysian doctor-turned-comedian is in town with his Brain Drain world tour. Expect quick wit and and great comic timing; his recently released second Netflix special, Ride With Caution, suggests that he is destined for greatness (he's keen to become Malaysia’s first [ ... ]

    From AED 125
  • Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Four more standups, perhaps a bit more varied than usual and featuring a couple of good local comics on the bill for a change. Dana Alexander (originally from Canada, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Darren Simpson

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    Following sold-out shows in New York, London and his native South Africa, Darren "Whackhead" Simpson returns to Dubai with his standup show – but expect a few of the phone pranks for which he's well known.

    From AED 125
  • Stand Up All Stars

    Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

    “An unforgettable night of laughs” (it says here, and who are we to argue?) from Dubomedy and Art For All . The line-up includes Dubomedy main man Ali Al Sayed and the equally stellar Mina Liccione (his partner in Dubomedy), [ ... ]

    AED 150
  • Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second evening on JBR for the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Coco Makmak: Big Time

    Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

    A new one-woman show by the much-loved Coco Makmak delves into the complexities of Lebanese culture with her usual sharp humour and insight. We're promised "a clever mix of social critique, personal confession, and intentional caricature" which is indeed Coco [ ... ]

    From AED 205
  • Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour

    Park Rotana Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    A night in Abu Dhabi for the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour

    Media Rotana Hessa Street, Al Barsha Heights, Dubai

    First of two final Dubai gigs for the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Laughter Factory: “Menace To Society” Tour

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    Last gig of the latest Laughter Factory tour – Dana Alexander (originally from Canada, now based there and in the UK) tours a lot and has been a hit in Dubai before; her style has been described as “smart, irreverent [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Andrew Schulz: The Life Tour

    Etihad Arena Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    The sharp-witted American comedian (and actor, TV producer and podcaster) is touring an entertainingly complicated exploration of current events, politics, and the beautiful chaos of creating life – "an evening of irreverent humor and astute insights that only Schulz can [ ... ]

    From AED 250
  • For the Love of Palestine

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    Musicians, comedians and poets take to the stage for an evening of art and solidarity. Ali Al Sayed hosts and there's standup from Mina Liccione, Isra Abu Zayed, and Fajer Abu Zayed; music from Arqam Al Abri and Ibby VK; [ ... ]

    Free, like Palestine should be
  • Rushdi’s Comedy Souk

    Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A regular monthly evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi.

    Free, but pre-register
  • Laughter Factory: ‘The Good, the Bad and the Filthy’ Tour

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's standups are Kate Barron from Canada ("after a lifetime of being told she is too big, too loud and too vulgar, by everyone from strangers to teachers, she decided to step on stage and start wearing those labels [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Laughter Factory: ‘The Good, the Bad and the Filthy’ Tour

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second night at the Mövenpick for Kate Barron from Canada ("after a lifetime of being told she is too big, too loud and too vulgar, by everyone from strangers to teachers, she decided to step on stage and start [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Russell Peters: Act Your Age World Tour

    Etihad Arena Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    Russell Peters, recently honoured as one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Comics of All Time, is in town with his new stand-up special ("a night of outrageous laughs from start to finish"). It will also be filmed, which does sometimes [ ... ]

    From AED 165
  • Laughter Factory: ‘The Good, the Bad and the Filthy’ Tour

    Hyde Hotel Dubai Marasi Drive, ​Business BayBusiness Bay, Dubai

    The second weekend for the November standups – Kate Barron from Canada ("after a lifetime of being told she is too big, too loud and too vulgar, by everyone from strangers to teachers, she decided to step on stage and [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Masood Boomgaard: Self-Help Singh

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    The rather good South African / Indian comedian is back in Dubai with his alter ego, Self-Help Singh, alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker (who apparently “first appeared to Boomgaard in a vision after he fell and hit his head [ ... ]

    From AED 125
  • Laughter Factory: ‘The Good, the Bad and the Filthy’ Tour

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    Last couple of gigs for the November standups – Kate Barron from Canada ("after a lifetime of being told she is too big, too loud and too vulgar, by everyone from strangers to teachers, she decided to step on stage [ ... ]

    AED 160