• The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    Last gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius Davies Definitely [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Same Same, but Different: A Sit Down with Shawn and Friends

    VOX Mercato Mercato Mall, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Dubai

    Looks like VOX has a winner with this one: Shawn Chidiac, aka ‘My Parents are Divorced', is doing this chat-plus-comedy evening once a month at VOX Cinemas Mercato Mall until the end of the year. For the August edition, Shawn [ ... ]

    From AED 175
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The Laughter Factory tour this month looks like one of their best: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand" said the Guardian  [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second night at the Mövenpick JBR for this month's Laughter Factory tour: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand" said the [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • For the Love of Palestine

    RAW Coffee Company 7A Street, Al Quoz, Dubai

    Musicians, comedians and poets take to the stage for an evening of art and solidarity. Opens at 7pm for artisan stalls "and solidarity".  

    Free, like Palestine should be
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    The Club Al Mina, Abu Dhabi

    An Abu Dhbai visit for this month's Laughter Factory tour (looks like The Club will be a regular stop now): John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    The last weekend for this month's Laughter Factory tour (looks like one of the best). On the bill: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    Last date for this month's Laughter Factory tour. On the bill: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand" said the Guardian  A [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Dubomedy’s Stand-up Showcase 1

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    Graduates of Dubomedy's Summer Stand-up Intensive course take the stage to perform their best new material. Always good, and always a chance to spot the next big standup star ... It's free, though there's a minimum order of one drink [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • Dubomedy’s Stand-up Showcase 2

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    A second tranche of graduates of Dubomedy's Summer Stand-up Intensive course take the stage to perform their best new material (the first group were on at 6pm). Always good, and always a chance to spot the next big standup star [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • Tom Alban: Validation

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

    An opportunity to see one of the rising stars of British stand-up before he really gets famous (he's also an actor, so he has two chances). Expect clever storytelling and relatable anecdotes, infectious humour, and really good crowd work ... [ ... ]

    From AED 100
  • Same Same, but Different: A Sit Down with Shawn and Friends

    VOX Mercato Mercato Mall, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Dubai

    The latest edition of Shawn Chidiac's now-monthly chat-plus-comedy evening at VOX Cinemas Mercato Mall. For the September edition, Shawn will be joined by stand-up comedians Sundeep Fernandes and Anand Raman.

    From AED 175
  • Nataly Aukar

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

    Lebanese-born and raised, NYC based, combining sharp city wit with anecdotes of a strict upbringing amid a civil war, described by her mum as "really pretty when she makes an effort" and by her friends as "great when you get [ ... ]

    From AED350
  • Comedy at Melrose

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    Dubomedy's occasional Sunday evening gig is back after a summer break, featuring a mash-up of stand-up and improv ("a killer line-up ready for you" and "you never know who will pop in"). It's free, though you do have to pre-register [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's Laughter Factory tour kicks off at the Mövenpick as usual. The acts: Kate Barron a return to the UAE for the award-winning Canadian comic, sharp, witty and unfiltered Farhan Solo a Gulf debut for the "eccentric millennial Muslim" [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Al Habtoor Polo Resort Al Safa 5, Emirates Road 611, Dubai

    This month's Laughter Factory tour drops in at Al Habtoor with the usual standup gig followed by a no-sitting afterparty with the chance to mingle with the acts (though not for long, they're booked at the Mövenpick at 8.30pm). On [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's Laughter Factory tour gets a second show at the Mövenpick as usual. The acts: Kate Barron a return to the UAE for the award-winning Canadian comic, sharp, witty and unfiltered Farhan Solo a Gulf debut for the "eccentric [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Comedy Mix-Tape

    Melrose Paramount Midtown, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai

    Dubomedy's improv evening is back with "a hilarious mash-up of stand-up and improv ... You never know who will pop in". It's free but fills up fast, so RSVP to get a seat.

    Free, but pre-register
  • Comedy Mix-Tape

    Paramount Hotel Midtown Al Mustaqbal Street, Business Bay, Dubai

    Dubomedy's improv evening is back with graduates of Dubomedy's workshops plus special guests in "a hilarious mash-up of stand-up and improv". This is a double-header, with shows at 6pm and 8.30pm; they're free (with a minimum spend of one drink [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    The Club Al Mina, Abu Dhabi

    This month's Laughter Factory tour moves on to its now-regular Abu Dhabi stop. On the stage: Kate Barron a return to the UAE for the award-winning Canadian comic, sharp, witty and unfiltered Farhan Solo a Gulf debut for the "eccentric [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • PowerPointless Networking Night

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

    One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs is back after a couple of months' hiatus: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at [ ... ]

    Free, but donations welcome
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    The penultimate date for this month's Laughter Factory tour. The acts: Kate Barron a return to the UAE for the award-winning Canadian comic, sharp, witty and unfiltered Farhan Solo a Gulf debut for the "eccentric millennial Muslim" (he was good [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    Last gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour. The acts: Kate Barron a return to the UAE for the award-winning Canadian comic, sharp, witty and unfiltered Farhan Solo a Gulf debut for the "eccentric millennial Muslim" (he was good on [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Politically Incorrect Comedy #Creekside

    The Coperhead Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Mad Cat Comedy, "the city’s leading collective for politically incorrect and unfiltered humour", makes its debut at this new standup venue (the Marquis's Creekside pub) on 6 October – and on alternate Sundays thereafter, so the next one is 20 [ ... ]

    AED 85
  • Nigel Ng: The Haiyaa World Tour

    Dubai Opera

    The Malaysian stand-up and actor, progenitor of the wildly successful Uncle Roger YouTube sensation (a lockdown hit with Roger policing other people’s Asian cookery for laughs, it has over half a billion views and is currently being developed as an [ ... ]

    From AED 195
  • Comedy @ The Palm

    Riva Beach Club Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Mad Cat Comedy's regular Thursday standup gig on the Palm. The cover charge of AED 99 includes one drink.

    AED 99
  • The Zero Apologies Show

    The Clavichord Signature Hotel, Barsha Heights, Dubai

    Mad Cat Comedy's main man Miqdaad Dohadwala with an hour of unfiltered standup crowd work.

    Free
  • Comedy @ The Palm

    Riva Beach Club Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Mad Cat Comedy's regular Thursday standup gig on the Palm. The cover charge of AED 99 includes one drink.

    AED 99
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's Laughter Factory tour kicks off at the Mövenpick as usual. The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably get it RSN, so catch him while you can) Hassan Phills dynamic [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The usual second night at the Mövenpick for this month's Laughter Factory tour. The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably get it RSN, so catch him while you can) Hassan Phills [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Ardal O’Hanlon: The Showing Off Must Go On

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    Ardal O’Hanlon, whose CV includes such notable hits as Father Ted and Death in Paradise as well as more recent stints on Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You, has been touring this widely acclaimed (and very silly) show around the [ ... ]

    From AED 195
  • Politically Incorrect Comedy # Creekside

    The Copperhead Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai

    Mad Cat Comedy returns to the Copperhead pub at the Marriott Marquis in Business Bay with a strong lineup of local standups: Miqdaad Dohadwala (above): Mad Cat's main man, razor-sharp comedy Sunny: high energy, big punchlines, big personality Liz Bains: [ ... ]

    AED 85
  • PowerPointless Networking Night

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

    One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs is back after a couple of months' hiatus: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at [ ... ]

    Free, but donations welcome
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    The Club Al Mina, Abu Dhabi

    This month's Laughter Factory tour calls in on Abu Dhabi as usual. The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably get it RSN, so catch him while you can) Hassan Phills dynamic [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    This month's Laughter Factory tour is back in Dubai for its final weekend. The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably get it RSN, so catch him while you can) Hassan Phills [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Vintage Grand Hotel Al Fay Road, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    First of two shows this evening for this month's Laughter Factory tour (it then moves to Dukes The Palm at 8.30pm for the finale). The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    The final gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour. The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably get it RSN, so catch him while you can) Hassan Phills dynamic Canadian who manages [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Comedy Night @ Ting Irie

    Ting Irie, Mamsga al Saadiyat Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

    "Hilarious live performances by up-and-coming stand-up comedians" at Ting Irie Abu Dhabi every other Tuesday (best to check their Instagram account @tingirieauh just to be sure). It's hosted by Funeral Home Comedy; the Jamaican vibe is always great, irrespective of [ ... ]

    AED 95
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's Laughter Factory tour has a particularly good look, with some top standups on the bill (and one more than usual). It kicks off at the Mövenpick as usual. The acts: Stephen Grant hard-working emcee, a genius British comic [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Vintage Grand Hotel Al Fay Road, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's Laughter Factory tour has a particularly good look, with some top standups on the bill (and one more than usual). This is the earlier of two gigs today (the team moves on to the Mövenpick later). The acts: [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This month's Laughter Factory tour has a particularly good look, with some top standups on the bill (and one more than usual). This is the second of two gigs today. The acts: Stephen Grant hard-working emcee, a genius British comic [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    This month's Laughter Factory tour has a particularly good look, with some top standups on the bill (and one more than usual). This is the second weekend of gigs. The acts: Stephen Grant hard-working emcee, a genius British comic Allyson [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    The fnal gig of this month's Laughter Factory tour. The acts: Stephen Grant hard-working emcee, a genius British comic Allyson June Smith another of the current crop of really good Canadian comics, back by popular demand (as they say) Denisa [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • Comedy Night @ Ting Irie

    Ting Irie, Mamsga al Saadiyat Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Cultural District, Abu Dhabi

    "Hilarious live performances by up-and-coming stand-up comedians" at Ting Irie Abu Dhabi every other Tuesday (best to check their Instagram account @tingirieauh just to be sure). It's hosted by Funeral Home Comedy; the Jamaican vibe is always great, irrespective of [ ... ]

    AED 95
  • Naveen Richard: Read Between the Lines

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    "Clean and family friendly stand up" about "everyday relatable things like bargaining at shops, learning how to cook and getting married the old-fashioned arranged-marriage way".

    From AED 90
  • The Laughter Factory: Endless Fun, End of Season, Parties

    Dukes The Palm Palm Dubai, Dubai

    The Laughter Factory’s seasonal tour promises a "hilarious memorable night” with "hand-picked headline comics from across the planet” and "non-stop belly laughs from start to finish”. Sets the bar really quite high … The acts: Chris Washington UK standup with [ ... ]

    AED 160
  • The Laughter Factory: Endless Fun, End of Season, Parties

    Radisson DAMAC Hills Hessa Street Dubailand, Dubai

    The second stop (of three) for the Laughter Factory’s seasonal tour, promising "non-stop belly laughs from start to finish”. The acts: Chris Washington UK standup with a clutch of TV appearances (inc Mock the Week, House of Games, The Stand [ ... ]

    AED 160