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Dubai’s Own Saaniya Abbas Previews Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Debut in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Name: Dubai’s Own Saaniya Abbas Previews Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Debut in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Start: 2025-05-30T20:00:00+0400
End: 2025-05-30T22:30:00+0400
Location: The Agenda

Witness Saaniya Abbas preview her fearless solo comedy show Hellarious

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Fri 30 May

Doors:20:00

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The Laughter Factory January 2026 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Rak

160.00 AED

Fri 09 Jan - Sat 17 Jan

Saaniya Abbas

In a historic first for the UAE’s comedy circuit, Dubai-based comedian Saaniya Abbas is set to make her official solo debut at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Before heading to the world’s biggest arts stage, she’s treating audiences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to an exclusive preview of her new show, Hellarious.

Saaniya’s preview performances are presented in collaboration with The Laughter Factory, the Middle East’s longest-running comedy club. Known for championing acts like Russell Peters and Michael McIntyre, the club’s endorsement underscores the UAE’s growing contribution to global comedy.

With more than 500,000 followers and appearances at legendary venues like The Comedy Cellar and The Stand in New York, Saaniya’s ascent has been swift and striking. She’s opened for Frankie Boyle at the UK’s Victorious Festival and toured the UK and India. Credits also include supporting Jason Manford and Schalk Bezhuidenhout on tour.

Now, she joins the Edinburgh Festival Fringe—an event that draws over 3 million attendees every August and has propelled the careers of global icons. Her presence this year signals a watershed for Dubai’s creative scene.

Hellarious dives deep into the absurdities of divorce, internet fame, and identity, wrapped in Saaniya’s signature wit and bite. “My mother always said I’d go to hell,” she jokes. “So I figured I might as well write a show about it.”

Fierce, funny, and unfiltered, Hellarious is her boldest hour yet—and this UAE preview marks a triumphant homecoming.

Catch Hellarious in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, before it debuts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This isn’t just comedy – it’s history in the making.

Friday 30th May – Mezz, The Agenda Dubai Media City 8:30 PM

Ticket Price at AED 100
This event is strictly 21+

The Laughter Factory hosts a fresh bill of three top professional comedians every month, many already familiar stars of the screen on hit USA and UK TV shows.

With a reputation for quality and a sharp eye for talent, The Laughter Factory has showcased reams of A-list comics on their way to superstardom, including, Russell Peters, Michael McIntyre, Dara O'Briain, Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, and Frankie Boyle.

The Laughter Factory's commitment to comedy has been recognized by numerous publications, winning several accolades over its two-decade history, including several’ best comedy night’ awards from Time Out Dubai.

By car: take Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11, then exit 34 toward Nakhlat Jumeira St/Jumeira, take a slight right onto the ramp, then find your destination on the right.

By public transportation: Take the MRed lines to the Dubai Internet City Metro Station and take a short nine-minute walk from there.

By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by taking a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.

By car: Take Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St/E10, continue onto 8th St, then onto 3rd St/Al Meena St. Turn right onto Shinaf St. (signs for Yas Island), then turn left onto Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St./E12. Turn right to reach your destination.

By public transportation: Take bus 94 (Mamsha Al Saadiyat< Via Louvre) to the Shk. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rd./The Club stop and take a minute's walk from there.

By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by using a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.

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