The outrageously funny Mo Amer returns to Dubai Comedy Festival 2025

Mo Amer added to Dubai Comedy Festival lineup

The Netflix star joins an already packed lineup like featuring ⁠Tom Segura, ⁠Zakir Khan, Redouane Bougheraba and more

 

Comedy fans can expect even more hilarity during the upcoming Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 as the annual festival of funny has just added a major name to its already stacked lineup.

Live Nation Middle East presents acclaimed Palestinian-American comedian and Netflix sensation Mo Amer, making his much-anticipated return to the festival with exclusive back-to-back shows at Dubai Opera on 9 October.

Celebrated for his quick wit, compelling narratives, and candid take on fame, family, and identity, Mo Amer is set to bring back his much-loved humour to Dubai once again.

Now in its fifth edition, Dubai Comedy Festival has cemented itself as a key event in the city’s cultural calendar, bringing together comedy legends and global rising stars for a celebration of laughs across multiple languages and styles.

Produced by BRAG and presented by Dubai Calendar, the festival runs from 2-12 October across iconic venues including Dubai Opera and Coca-Cola Arena, and features performances in English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and French.

This year’s festival boasts a standout lineup with acts such as Tom Segura, Joanne McNally, Zakir Khan, Omid Djalili, Morgan Jay, Akaash Singh, and John Achkar already confirmed.

Returning to Dubai Comedy Festival for the first time since his 2020 debut, Mo Amer’s comeback marks a full-circle moment.

Since then, the comedian’s global stardom has only risen, thanks to his award-winning Netflix series MO, breakout roles in Ramy and Black Adam, and a string of acclaimed stand-up specials.

With two back-to-back, intimate shows at Dubai Opera, a stark contrast to his usual arena gigs, audiences will get the rare chance to experience his comedy up close and personal.

Known for blending his Palestinian roots with universal themes of fatherhood, fame, and identity, Mo Amer’s comedy is both personal and political.

His new material dives deep into his experience as a new dad, navigating life in the spotlight and the modern world with his trademark charm and brutal honesty.

With tickets expected to sell quickly, act fast by visiting www.dubaicomedyfest.ae today.

AED 295-595. Thursday, 9 October, Dubai Opera. For tickets, please Dubai Comedy Festival

 

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