Updated 17 May 2022
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6 comedians to look out for at Dubai Comedy Festival

6 comedians to look out for at Dubai Comedy Festival

The Dubai Comedy Festival is highlighting some of the region’s funniest humorists. 

  • Vir Das

    When? May 19 

    The star, renowned as India’s highest selling comedian, boasts achievements including Netflix specials like “Vir Das: For India” and “Outside In.” 

  • Gad El-Maleh

    When? May 20 

    Gad El-Maleh is a French-Moroccan stand-up comedian and actor who is famous for his show “Sans Tambour.” He has toured more than 15 countries. 

  • Shaden Fakih 

    When? May 18-20 

    The Lebanese comedian will bring her strong opinions and Lebanese-centric jokes to the UAE for three consecutive days. 

  • Chaker Bou Abdalla 

    When? May 18-20 

    The humorist will join Fakih during the Lebanese underground stand-up comedy show in Dubai. He loves sharing his two cents about positive psychology. 

  • Nour Hajjar

    When? May 18-20  

    Hajjar, who is also Lebanese, will transport his audience to another world with his alien and space-centric humor.

  • Bassem Youssef

    When? May 21 

    The comedian, who is a former heart surgeon, is hailed as the Egyptian Jon Stewart. His controversial comedy has tickled audiences from New York City to Dubai.