The Dubai Comedy Festival is highlighting some of the region’s funniest humorists.
6 comedians to look out for at Dubai Comedy Festival

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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.