Amine Radi: La Suivette 2026 in Abu Dhabi

Amine Radi brings his stand-up show La Suivette to Abu Dhabi for one night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Thursday 19 November 2026. Performed in French and Arabic, the show is made for audiences who switch between the two languages without thinking, and for anyone who has followed the Franco-Moroccan comedian from his first online videos to sold-out theatres in France.

The night is presented by MBC Group as a stop on the Wagef Stand Up Comedy Roadtour, and it sits inside the wider Abu Dhabi Comedy Season programme at Etihad Arena this autumn.

Who Is Amine Radi?

Born in Casablanca, Amine Radi is a Franco-Moroccan comedian and actor who first got noticed through comedy videos he filmed in his bedroom as a teenager. Those clips built a loyal audience long before he moved onto stages, and the same instinct for observation, quick timing and family-driven storytelling still runs through his live work.

Today he tours large venues across France and beyond. La Suivette has been playing a run at Théâtre Le République in Paris through October 2026 and is touring French cities including Saint-Étienne and Lille in November, so the Abu Dhabi date drops into the middle of a very busy season. The tour has also been reported as travelling through Morocco and the wider Arab world.

What La Suivette Is About

The title refers to a faithful streak of bad luck that follows Amine everywhere, even now that his career is going well. Success, it turns out, does not stop the small disasters. The show is more personal than his earlier material, built around his short-lived romances and the culture shocks of his Parisian life as a young man with Moroccan roots.

His style mixes prepared stories with unscripted moments. A routine may be planned, but where it wanders on the night depends on the room, and Amine is quick to pick up on the crowd in front of him. Expect sketches of family habits, the gap between how things are done in Casablanca and in Paris, dating mishaps and the oddities of daily routine.

Because the show moves between French and Arabic, many jokes live in the space between the two languages and cultures. Audiences comfortable in both will catch every layer; fluent French speakers will follow the bulk of the storytelling.

Amine Radi in Abu Dhabi: A Phone-Free Night at Etihad Arena

This is a no-phones performance. At security, phones and smart devices are locked into sealed Yondr pouches, and they can only be unlocked in designated phone areas. The idea is to keep attention on the stage and keep the material in the room, and anyone caught using a device during the set may be asked to leave. Photos and video are not permitted at any point, and professional cameras are banned.

Doors open 75 minutes before the show, which gives time to clear security, pouch your phone and find your seat. There is no re-entry once you are inside, so pick up anything you need first.

Before You Go

Everyone attending must be 16 or over, and under-16s will not be admitted, even with an adult. Every guest needs their own valid ticket, and e-tickets are scanned at the door. Staff may ask for photo ID and the card used to buy the tickets.

Etihad Arena has a few house rules worth knowing. Bags larger than 30 x 30 x 15 cm are not allowed and there is no cloakroom, so a small bag is the sensible choice. Flags of any kind, national flags included, are not permitted. Payments inside the venue are contactless only, so bring a card or a phone wallet set up for tap payments. Tickets cannot be refunded, transferred or exchanged, and accessible seating must be booked in advance.

Etihad Arena sits on Yas Island. Drivers can follow Sheikh Zayed Road from central Abu Dhabi and pick up the arena signs, while the nearest bus stop is Al Matar Al Qadeem, roughly 800 metres away. Taxi drivers generally know the venue well.

Who Will Enjoy It

This is a night for fans who already know Amine’s videos and specials, for the French-speaking and Maghrebi communities in the UAE, and for groups of friends who want stand-up that sounds like their own family dinners. It also suits couples looking for a midweek night out on Yas Island, as long as both are comfortable with French.

If you are planning several nights of laughs, Abu Dhabi is busy this month. Mina Nader brings his interactive stand-up show to Etihad Arena three days later, on 22 November. Browse every upcoming comedy show in the UAE, see our guide to things to do in Abu Dhabi, and check the full list of things to do in November.

If sharp, warm and very relatable storytelling is your idea of a good night, circle 19 November in the diary and book your seats for Amine Radi at Etihad Arena through the official ticket page.