Expect rib-tickling shows from comedic legends Morgan Jay, Andrew Schultz, Mo Amer, Redouane Bougheraba, Gaurav Kapoor, David Voinson, 3a Ka3ba Improv Show, Tom Segura, Zakir Khan, Amer Zahr, Omid Djalili, Joanne McNally, Malik Al-Masrah, Ivan Abramov, Emirati comedians Ahmed Saif and Bin Swelah, and much more With limited tickets available, secure yours now via www.dubaicomedyfest.ae
Dubai, UAE (30 September 2025): There’s one week to go until the city laughs even louder with Dubai Comedy Festival’s most hilarious edition yet. This year’s impressive roster of acts features internationally acclaimed comedians, local legends, seven award-winning junior shows, and performances in six languages. With tickets selling fast, now’s the time to lock in your seat before the laughter kicks off.
Returning for its seventh year running, Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 is taking over some of the city’s most iconic venues from October 2nd to 12th, including Dubai Opera, New Covent Garden at Mall of the Emirates, and Coca-Cola Arena. Produced and presented by BRAG in partnership with Dubai Calendar, the festival continues to solidify its reputation as a cultural highlight in the city. Here are all the acts guests can look forward to:
Thursday, October 2nd
Tom Segura – Come Together @ Coca-Cola Area
Tom Segura, acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer known for hit Netflix specials, brings his global stand-up tour Come Together with a brand-new, highly anticipated hour of comedy.
Tickets start at AED 295; Ages 16+; English; Show Starts: 8:00 PM
Friday, October 3rd
Malik Almasrah @ Dubai Opera
Malik Almasrah (The King of the Stage) is a bold Arabic theatrical production blending satire, emotion, and futuristic storytelling, starring Khaled Al-Muthafar along with a stellar cast.
Tickets start at AED 280; Ages 3+; Arabic; Show Starts: 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 4th
Shawn Chidiac aka My Parents Are Divorced @ New Covent Garden Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
Shawn Chidiac, aka @myparents_are_divorced, is a Lebanese Canadian creator whose sharp, viral comedy offers a unique take on millennial life, accents, and identity.
Tickets start at AED 195; Ages 16+; English; Show Starts: 8:30 PM
Abbas Bukhari @ Playhouse Studio Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
In Small Talk, Abbas Bukhari blends humour, nostalgia, and poetic flair to explore middle-class life, family, friendships, and marriage in a heartfelt celebration of desi experiences.
Tickets AED 150; Ages 16+; Urdu; Show Starts: 9:00 PM
Malik Almasrah @ Dubai Opera
Malik Almasrah (The King of the Stage) is a bold Arabic theatrical production blending satire, emotion, and futuristic storytelling, starring Khaled Al-Muthafar along with a stellar cast.
Tickets start at AED 280; Ages 3+; Arabic; Show Starts: 9:30 PM
Sunday, October 5th
Abbas Bukhari @ Playhouse Studio Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
In Small Talk, Abbas Bukhari blends humour, nostalgia, and poetic flair to explore middle-class life, family, friendships, and marriage in a heartfelt celebration of desi experiences.
Tickets AED 150; Ages 16+; Urdu; Show Starts: 1:00 PM
Omid Djalili @ Dubai Opera
Omid Djalili, the British-Persian funnyman, delivers his acclaimed show NAMASTE, blending sharp wit, unfiltered humour, and hilarious commentary on the absurdities of today’s world.
Tickets start at AED 195; Ages 16+; English; Show Starts: 6:00 PM
Shawn Chidiac aka My Parents Are Divorced @ New Covent Garden Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
Shawn Chidiac, aka @myparents_are_divorced, is a Lebanese Canadian creator whose sharp, viral comedy offers a unique take on millennial life, accents, and identity.
Tickets start at AED 195; Ages 16+; English; Show Starts: 8:30 PM
Akaash Singh @ Dubai Opera
Akaash Singh, American comedian, podcaster, and actor, brings his sharp wit and unique perspective as co-creator of the hit podcast Flagrant and star of multiple TV shows.
Tickets start at AED 195; Ages 16+; English; Show Starts: 9:00 PM
Emaad Siddiqui @ Playhouse Studio Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
Emaad Siddiqui’s debut stand-up special Three of Us blends comedy, characters, and cultural commentary, bringing three distinct personas to life in a hilarious celebration of identity and storytelling.
Tickets AED 100; Ages 16+; Hindi; Show Starts: 9:00 PM
Monday, October 6th
Morgan Jay @ Dubai Opera
Morgan Jay, LA-based comedian and musician, delivers a genre-bending performance full of music, playful banter, and audience interaction, blending sharp comedy with his Brazilian-Italian charm.
Tickets start at AED 250; Ages 12+; French; Show Starts: 9:30 PM
Tuesday, October 7th
Joanne McNally @ Dubai Opera
Irish comedian, writer, and actress Joanne McNally returns with all-new material, delivering her unfiltered, chaotic, and hilarious take on dating, social media, and life’s everyday disasters.
Tickets start at AED 195; Ages 16+; English;
Show 1 Starts: 6:30 PM; Show 2 Starts: 9:30 PM
David Voinson @ New Covent Garden Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
French comedian David Voinson delivers his debut solo show, mixing charm, honesty, and high-energy storytelling to explore the hilarious chaos of dating, friendship, and twenty-something life.
Tickets start at AED 175; Ages 12+; French; Show Starts: 7:00 PM
Andrew Schulz & Flagrant Live @ Coca-Cola Arena
Andrew Schulz brings his fearless stand-up and the hit Flagrant Podcast, delivering high-energy, unfiltered comedy with special guests and live, boundary-pushing humour.
Tickets start at AED 295; Ages 16+; English; Show Starts: 8:00 PM
Stand-Up From Home: Dubai Style @ New Covent Garden Theatre at Mall of the Emirates
Featuring: Elena Korneeva, Ramis Akhmetov, Pyotr Gremyakin, Adis Mammo, and Aman Tyulyugenov
Stand-Up From Home: Dubai Style features top CIS comedians delivering bold, musical, and sharp comedy, blending diverse styles and unfiltered humour in one unforgettable, laughter-filled evening.
Tickets start at AED 200; Ages 16+; Russian; Show Starts: 9:00 PM
