Mo Amer returns to Dubai for a double dose of comedy
We have some news that is going to put a smile on your face. Palestinian-American comedian and Netflix favourite Mo Amer will return to the Dubai Comedy Festival for a one-night-only doubleheader at Dubai Opera on Thursday, 9 October 2025.
It's a homecoming of sorts for the sharp-tongued stand-up, who made his Dubai debut at the very same festival in 2020. This time, he's bringing fresh material, deeper stories, and that signature swagger to two back-to-back shows in one of the city's most intimate venues.
Mo Amer is no stranger to the spotlight. Since his last Dubai appearance, he's racked up starring credits in Black Adam alongside The Rock, Ramy on Hulu, and most notably, his semi-autobiographical Netflix series MO, a breakout hit that earned him a Gotham Award, a Peabody, and a place on The New York Times' Best Shows of 2022 list. The show's final season landed earlier this year to even more critical acclaim, offering fans a timely reminder of Amer's fusion of biting social commentary with razor-sharp humour.
His latest stand-up material digs deep into themes of fatherhood, fame, and identity, with the same candid, culturally charged storytelling that has made him a household name. Expect brutally honest observations, unexpected tenderness, and explosive punchlines delivered with charisma and bite.
Presented by Live Nation Middle East, Mo Amer joins a stellar lineup of international talent that includes Tom Segura, Zakir Khan, Joanne McNally, Omid Djalili, Morgan Jay, Akaash Singh, and John Achkar. Now in its fifth edition, the Dubai Comedy Festival has firmly established itself as a global stage for laughs, with performances across English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and French, making it one of the most inclusive comedy festivals in the region.
Tickets to see Mo Amer live in Dubai are priced between AED 295 and AED 595.
GO: Visit www.dubaicomedyfest.ae for tickets and more information.
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