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29 March 2024

Eid in Dubai: Have the last laugh with Russell Peters

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By Bindu Suresh Rai

It’s funny side up for UAE residents who plan on enjoying the Eid-Al-Adha celebrations on their home turf.

The organisers have pulled out all stops to fly down four top-notch comedians from around the world to share a few laughs, and then some.

Word of advice: snap up the tickets while you still can.

Jason Byrne’s Special Eye Tour

11 October, Almas Conference Centre, Bonnington, Jumeirah Lake Towers

Irish comedian and radio host Jason Byrne will be having audiences in Dubai in fits of laughter at an interactive comedy show.

Jason is known for picking on the audiences at his shows and heckling them for laughs. Jason currently presents a mid-morning show on Phantom FM and also hosts a comedy panel show called the Byrne Ultimatum on RTE 2.

Omid Djalili Live in Dubai

11 October, Dubai World Trade Center

Omid Djalili is a British-born comedian with Iranian parents who has climbed the comedy ranks over the years to become one of the most accomplished comedians around.

He has been involved with various high budget and independent films such as ‘Gladiator’ and ‘The Infidel’ and has also been a voice-over actor for animated films and video games like ‘Over The Hedge’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’.

Organised by Yak Entertainment, the show at Dubai World Trade Centre will start at 8pm.

Raju Srivastav in Laugh Dubai Laugh

17 October, Crowne Plaza Hotel

A stand up comedy show featuring India’s Comedy King Raju Srivastav who will go on a non-stop laughing spree and take the audience along on this whirlwind journey of laughter.

Russell Peters

23 October, du Arena, Abu Dhabi

Global comedy rock-star Russell Peters returns to the UAE with his ‘Notorious world tour’, with Flash Entertainment,

Peters, ranked by Forbes as one of the top five highest grossing comics in the US, this year, will perform at the du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on October 23.

“I love it when I come to the Middle East; the reception I receive in the UAE is phenomenal,” Peters in a statement, adding: “I was here last year and it only feels right I come back to give my fans, spontaneous fun as part of my Notorious world tour.

“I look forward to seeing everyone in Abu Dhabi again.”

Comedian/ Singer J Chris Newberg will also perform.