10 places
A weekly Mad Cat Comedy night that doubles as an open mic, where you see new local acts work out material, and can sign up to try a set yourself.
A Saturday stand-up night on the creek, handy if you live in Bur Dubai, Deira or Sharjah and don't want to cross the city.
A free stand-up night from Dubai's long-running comedy school, often featuring its own graduates alongside regulars.
A weekly after-work stand-up night in a DIFC bar, a short walk from the metro.
A Sunday stand-up night in a small speakeasy-style bar at Madinat Jumeirah, a rare weekly show on a work night.
A dedicated comedy club with shows most nights, in English and Arabic, from stand-up to improv and storytelling.
The Abu Dhabi Comedy Season brings arena names here: Anubhav Singh Bassi and Aries Spears on 21 November and Nemr on 22 November 2026, then Kevin Bridges on 9 January and Whitney Cummings on 31 January 2027.
The only weekly stand-up night in the city: Mad Cat Comedy's team runs it every Tuesday, and the AED 99 door price includes two drinks.
Comedy Kix's free Thursday stand-up set in the InterContinental's Belgian beer bar, so the only cost is what you drink.
A touring stand-up club night that stops in Abu Dhabi on its monthly circuit, with early-bird seats at AED 140.