The Dubai Comedy Festival returns for its fifth year running, ready to deliver an even bigger and better comedy extravaganza from October 2 to October 12, 2025. This year’s festival will feature performances at renowned venues including Dubai Opera, Coca-Cola Arena, and Mall of the Emirates theatres.
Comedy lovers can expect a diverse lineup featuring international comedians who will perform in multiple languages such as English, Arabic, Hindi, French, and Russian. Whether you enjoy sharp wit or lighthearted humor, the festival has something for everyone.
Highlights include returning favorite Tom Segura, who brings his acclaimed “Come Together” world tour, British-Persian comedian Omid Djalili with his sharp observational humor, and American podcaster Akaash Singh. Also featured are Morgan Jay from Los Angeles, Irish comic Joanne McNally with her unfiltered style, and thought-provoking acts like Amer Zahr.
Other notable performers are British reality stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Haboo sharing laughs on parenthood, Lebanese comic John Achkar, French storyteller Redouane Bougheraba, Indian favorite Zakir Khan, Russian humorist Ivan Abramov, and Delhi-based storyteller Gaurav Kapoor.
Tickets range from Dhs115 to Dhs399 depending on the show and seating preference, and are now available through official festival websites.