Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 is shaping up to be its biggest edition yet, expanding to more than 50 shows across the city from October 2 to 12. Organizers have confirmed the final wave of performers, adding major international acts and regional favorites to the schedule.
Among the headline names, Andrew Schulz will bring his Flagrant Live tour to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on October 7. Known for his raw stand-up style and co-hosting the popular Flagrant podcast, Schulz is expected to mix traditional comedy with live podcast segments and guest appearances. Ticket prices range from AED 295 to AED 495.
Another high-profile addition is Canadian comedian Hassan Phills, who makes his Dubai debut on October 4, also at Coca-Cola Arena. Phills has been steadily building a following in North America through streaming platforms and TV appearances, with a style rooted in sharp storytelling and interactive crowd work. Tickets for his show are priced from AED 195 to AED 250.
Mo Amer, a familiar face in the UAE comedy circuit, has added a fourth show at Dubai Opera after three earlier dates sold out quickly. Amer, best known for his Netflix specials and the series Mo, blends observational comedy with personal narratives around culture and family. His new shows on October 9 and 10 will close out his extended run, with tickets starting at AED 295.
Pakistani comedian Abbas Bukhari has also doubled his performances, adding a second night of his stand-up show Small Talk at Mall of the Emirates’ Playhouse Studio Theatre on October 5. Bukhari’s routines lean on nostalgic humor and wordplay rooted in everyday life in Punjab, with all shows performed in Urdu. Tickets are AED 150.
The broader lineup features names like Tom Segura, Zakir Khan, Joanne McNally, Omid Djalili, Akaash Singh, Morgan Jay, and Gaurav Kapoor, alongside comedians from Europe, North America, South Asia, and the Middle East. Performances will span Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Opera, and Mall of the Emirates theatres, giving audiences a wide range of styles and cultural perspectives.
With over 50 performances condensed into 10 days, Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 has grown into one of the city’s key cultural fixtures. Its mix of global stars and regional talent reflects Dubai’s role as a hub for diverse live entertainment. Tickets for all events are available at dubaicomedyfest.ae.
