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Comedy

Exploring the world of humour, from stand-up performances to film and television sitcoms

Maz Jobrani is currently on his 'farewell' tour after he was diagnosed with cancer in December 2025. Getty Images

Review: Maz Jobrani's emotional Abu Dhabi farewell brings laughter and tears

Music & On-stageNovember 08, 2026
Russell Peters returns to Abu Dhabi on October 25 for a performance at Etihad Arena. Antonie Robertson/The National

From Russell Peters to Whitney Cummings: 13 comedy shows coming to Abu Dhabi

CultureOctober 12, 2026
Morgan Jay performed at Etihad Arena to kick off Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Getty Images

Morgan Jay in Abu Dhabi: Why the viral comedian is at his best off-script

Music & On-stageOctober 12, 2026
Alaa Shehada's latest show The Bridge has won a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Photo: Alaa Shehada

Palestinian Alaa Shehada wins second consecutive Fringe First with new one-man show

CultureAugust 16, 2026
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer will take the stage in Yas Island on November 6. Getty Images

Mo Amer and Morgan Jay to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy Season

CultureJuly 23, 2026
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, will a model of Dar Al Funoon. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dar Al Funoon is 'going to connect us all,' says head of culture and tourism

CultureJune 25, 2026
Merlin the duck, wearing the Mexican team jersey, shot to fame following the match between Mexico and South Africa. Reuters

Draws, drama and ducks: 15 viral moments from the World Cup so far

CultureJune 12, 2026
John Achkar's new special Tryin' is available to stream on Shahid. Photo: Front Row

Lebanese comic John Achkar’s Shahid special marks milestone for Arabic stand-up

CultureMay 28, 2026
Steve Carell in Rooster, a series created by Ted Lasso scribe Bill Lawrence. Photo: HBO

Why Steve Carell said 'no' to writing Rooster with Bill Lawrence

Film & TVMarch 09, 2026
Alaa Abu Diab will perform two shows in Dubai this week. Photo: Alaa Abu Diab

Palestinian comedian Alaa Abu Diab on humour, craft and survival

Music & On-stageJanuary 26, 2026
Kumail Nanjiani's new comedy special 'Night Thoughts' and season two of 'Fallout' are streaming now. AFP

‘I was too scared to admit the truth’: Kumail Nanjiani on new comedy special

CultureDecember 19, 2025
Aziz Ansari made his directorial debut with Good Fortune in 2025. AFP

Things used to come easy to Aziz Ansari – now he’s doing it the hard way

CultureNovember 29, 2025
Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani. Photo: Saturday Night Live / YouTube

Ramy Youssef returns to Saturday Night Live as Zohran Mamdani

Film & TVNovember 02, 2025
The Broadway hit Wicked comes to Dubai Opera for a two-week run in January and February. Photo: Joan Marcus

Must-see shows coming to Dubai Opera, from Wicked to Placido Domingo

Music & On-stageSeptember 17, 2025
American comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz returns to the UAE to perform in Dubai in October. Photo: Abu Dhabi Comedy Week

Andrew Schulz and Joanne McNally join Mo Amer for Dubai Comedy Festival

Music & On-stageSeptember 12, 2025
Acclaimed comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef is bringing his solo tour to Dubai. Photo: Blu Blood

Bassem Youssef to perform at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai

Music & On-stageSeptember 09, 2025
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