The Laughter Factory Returns by Popular Demand
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Jumeirah Golf Estates
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Studio One Hotel
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The Club, Abu Dhabi
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Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
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Radisson DAMAC Hills
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Studio One Hotel
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Dukes The Palm
The Laughter Factory: 30 Years of Bringing People Together Through Laughter
The Laughter Factory Returns by Popular Demand
Show Start 20:00
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Show Start 20:30
Studio One Hotel
Show Start 19:00
The Club, Abu Dhabi
Show Start 20:00
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
Show Start 20:30
Radisson DAMAC Hills
Show Start 19:00
Studio One Hotel
Show Start 20:30
Dukes The Palm
Another month, another standout line-up from a comedy institution that has helped shape live stand-up in the UAE for more than three decades.
For over 30 years, The Laughter Factory has been more than a place to catch a comedy show. It has become a regular fixture for audiences across the UAE, bringing together friends, couples, newcomers and long-time fans for a night built around shared laughter.
Well before stand-up established itself as a major part of the region's entertainment scene, The Laughter Factory was bringing professional comedians to the UAE from the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia and beyond. That commitment to international comedy talent remains at the heart of the club today, alongside a community that has grown around the shows year after year.
Part of the appeal has always been discovering comedians before they become widely known. Over the years, performers who appeared on Laughter Factory stages have gone on to bigger international audiences and major careers, giving regulars the chance to see rising talent up close.
This September, the line-up brings together four comedians from very different backgrounds, each with a distinctive style.
Leading the bill is Kelsey De Almeida, a rising name on the international comedy circuit. UK reviewer Julia Chamberlain has tipped him for major success, and his growing reputation has made him one of the performers to watch.
Joining him is Aideen McQueen, known across the UK and Ireland for her fearless, high-energy delivery and sharp storytelling. Her performances combine pace, personality and carefully crafted material, earning praise from audiences and critics alike, including the Irish Times.
Next is Luca Cupani, the award-winning Italian comedian whose dry European wit and intelligent observations explore British life, cultural differences and the quirks of everyday experience. His understated delivery and distinctive writing have helped him build a loyal following across the UK and beyond.
Completing the line-up is Dubai-based Tanveer Khan, whose comedy draws on a life lived across India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. His warm observational style turns stories about family, ambition and everyday life into relatable material that has made him a familiar presence on Dubai's comedy circuit.
The experience remains part of what keeps audiences coming back: arrive early, grab a drink, settle in for a night of international stand-up and stay afterwards as the comedians mingle with the crowd.
More than three decades on, The Laughter Factory is still about more than the names on stage. It is about the atmosphere in the room, the people who return month after month and the shared experience of live comedy.
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Kelsey De Almeida:
British comedian Kelsey De Almeida has been personally selected to open for Arj Barker on two Australian tours, Stephen K Amos on six UK tours, and Russell Kane on his 2019 UK tour.
Known for his sharp delivery and strong audience connection, Kelsey has earned praise from critics and fellow comedians alike.
★★★★★ “Has the audience in stitches. Perfect comedic timing.” Fringefeed
★★★★½ “Definitely one to watch.” The Advertiser
“Hilarious, an original voice on the comedy landscape. Destined to be huge, see him now!” Stephen K Amos
Instagram: kelseydealmeida
Twitter: @kelseydealmeida
Aideen McQueen:
Irish comedian Aideen McQueen is known for her fast-paced stand-up, crowd interaction, and sharp observations on relationships, modern life, and social media.
She regularly appears on RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland, and BBC Radio 4, and is a resident compere at Dublin’s International Comedy Club. She has performed alongside comedians including Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Frankie Boyle, Reginald D Hunter, and Ardal O’Hanlon.
Her festival appearances include the Vodafone Comedy Festival, Electric Picnic, Prague Comedy Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe, where she has performed sell-out shows.
“Just so funny.” Irish Times
“Plays brilliantly with the crowd.” Irish Independent
“Best young comic I’ve seen in ages.” Arthur Smith
Luca Cupani:
Luca Cupani is an award-winning Italian-British comedian based in Dubai, combining dry British wit with Italian warmth.
He began performing comedy in London in 2014, winning the Comedy Store Gong Show at his first appearance. In 2015, he won So You Think You’re Funny? at the Edinburgh Fringe and later finished second at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2023.
Luca has performed at major festivals including Just For Laughs Montreal, presented seven solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, and appeared on Zelig, Comedy Central Italia, BBC World Service, and Rai 5.
He has performed across Europe, the United States, and Dubai, relocating to Dubai in 2025.
Selected Awards
2023: Second place, San Francisco International Comedy Competition
2015: Winner, So You Think You’re Funny?
2015: Personality Award, Haags Comedy Festival
2014: Winner, Comedy Store Gong Show
“Phenomenally entertaining storyteller.” The Scotsman
“Completely endearing.” Chortle
Tanveer Khan (TAN):
Dubai-based comedian Tanveer Khan draws on his experiences living in Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, and the UAE to create observational comedy about cultural differences, family dynamics, relationships, and everyday life.
His stand-up combines storytelling, audience interaction, and relatable observations shaped by life across several countries.
Founded in 1996, The Laughter Factory is the UAE’s longest-running and most awarded comedy club. Hosting three top-tier international comedians every month, the club has introduced thousands across the region to names including Russell Peters, Michael McIntyre, Dara Ó Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle and more.
A multi-time winner of Time Out Dubai’s “Best Comedy Night”, The Laughter Factory remains the region’s most trusted name in stand-up.
By car: Take Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St/E10, continue onto 8th St, then onto 3rd St/Al Meena St. Turn right onto Shinaf St. (signs for Yas Island), then turn left onto Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St./E12. Turn right to reach your destination.
By public transportation: Take bus 94 (Mamsha Al Saadiyat< Via Louvre) to the Shk. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rd./The Club stop and take a minute's walk from there.
By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by using a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.
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