Dubai Comedy Festival: Mo Amer is Coming to Dubai This Fall
Presented by Live Nation Middle East, this headline performance is part of the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025, offering fans a chance to experience Amer's candid wit within a world-class cultural venue.
Amer's routines—known for their razor-sharp storytelling and cultural insight—will explore themes like fatherhood, fame, and the immigrant experience.
His latest Netflix series, Mo, recently returned with a second season packed with deeply personal episodes, including one set in Palestine, and has earned acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Fans can expect the same trademark honesty, sprinkled with tender reflections and biting punchlines.
Event Details & Tickets
Both shows on October 9 feature distinct time slots:
Early show: Doors at 6:00 PM, show begins at 6:30 PM
Late show: Doors at 9:00 PM, show begins at 9:30 PM
Tickets are priced from AED 295 to AED 595 depending on seating. As part of Festival 2025, the evening promises to be a highlight among Dubai's bustling comedy calendar.
Amer last performed in Dubai during the festival's inaugural 2020 edition. Since then, he's soared to international fame, earning a Gotham Award, Peabody, and AFI honor, plus playing memorable roles in Ramy and Black Adam.
With his global voice and heartfelt humor, Mo Amer at Dubai Opera promises to be a highlight of this year's Dubai Comedy Festival. Whether you're a longtime fan or curious newcomer, mark your calendars for October 9—and prepare for a laughter-filled evening.
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