Dubai set to launch inaugural comedy festival

Dubai is gearing up to flex its comedic muscles with the launch next month of the inaugural Dubai Comedy Festival, taking place between October 15-24.

International comedy icon, Dave Chappelle, and the new host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, will headline a 10-day programme of events, activities, promotions and appearances by local, regional and international comedians.

With tickets going on sale in the second week of September, organisers said they are expecting an overwhelmingly positive response from fans in the region, who can register now at www.dubaicomedyfest.ae to be first in line for tickets.

Hamad bin Mejren, senior vice president, Dubai Tourism, said: “Headline acts Dave Chappelle and Trevor Noah demonstrate that the inaugural Dubai Comedy Festival is not to be missed.

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Dubai set to launch inaugural comedy festival