The Bay, Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah: 20:00
Friday 16th of January
Radisson Hotel DAMAC Hills, Dubai
Saturday 17th of January
Dukes, The Palm, Dubai
The Laughter Factory opens 2026 with the trademark energy that has made it the UAE’s longest-running comedy tour. Each show brings together sharp wit, international talent, and the kind of no-filter humour that keeps audiences laughing long after the night ends.
These performances are staged in intimate venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, giving comedy fans the rare chance to be just metres away from the comics themselves. It’s an atmosphere built on immediacy: fast-paced jokes, quick-fire interactions, and a room fully alive with laughter.
For anyone looking to start the year with something unforgettable, The Laughter Factory delivers a comedy experience that feels up close, electric, and absolutely unmissable.
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This event is strictly 21+
Larry Dean Given five-star reviews from The Guardian & Telegraph, three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, and viral star with100 million+ stand-up views online.
As seen on Royal Variety Performance, Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo.“Stitch-inducingly funny, an expert regaler of daft” – Rolling Stone
Emmanuel Sonubi One of the UK’s fastest-rising stars, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, headliner & host of BBC’s Live at the Apollo. A powerhouse storyteller hailed by The Times as “A natural, this stand-up is going to be big!”
Saaniya Abbas International sensation and creator of ‘Hello Cuties’ on Instagram; fresh from sold-out sets at The Comedy Store, Comedy Cellarand Hollywood Improv, with over 500,000 fans online.
The Laughter Factory has been the UAE’s home of live stand-up for almost three decades, presenting three top-tier comedians every month — many already household names from hit UK and US TV shows. Past alumni include Russell Peters, Michael McIntyre, Dara Ó Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, and Frankie Boyle.
With a reputation for discovering and showcasing the very best in comedy, The Laughter Factory has won multiple Time Out Dubai “Best Comedy Night” awards and continues to be the region’s most trusted name in live stand-up.
By car: take Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11, then exit 34 toward Nakhlat Jumeira St/Jumeira, take a slight right onto the ramp, then find your destination on the right.
By public transportation: Take the MRed lines to the Dubai Internet City Metro Station and take a short nine-minute walk from there.
By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by taking a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.
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.