Nino Arial at Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 in Dubai

About Nino Arial at Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 in Dubai

Nino Arial at Dubai Comedy Festival brings the French comedian straight from France to Dubai for one night of stand-up on Sunday 18 October 2026. The show takes place at The New Covent Garden Theatre on Level 2 of Mall of the Emirates, as part of Dubai Comedy Festival 2026.

One important thing to know before you book: the show is performed entirely in French. That makes it a real treat for French speakers in the UAE, and for anyone whose French is good enough to keep up with quick-fire jokes.

Nino has built a strong following with his energetic stage presence, sharp observations and distinctive comic style. His material comes from everyday life, relationships and personal experiences, which he turns into stories that land with a big laugh. The show runs for around 90 minutes, so you get a proper evening of his comedy.

What to Expect

Expect a solo stand-up set full of personality, spontaneity and laughter. It’s a theatre show, so you’ll be seated and settled in for the whole performance.

Nino Arial on Stage

Nino is the only name on the bill. His style is described as energetic, and his jokes lean on things most of us know well: daily routines, relationships and the odd situations life throws at us. If you enjoy observational comedy, this is very much your kind of night.

A French-Language Show

Because the whole set is in French, this is a good pick for a night out with French-speaking friends or family. If your French is a little rusty, it may be worth bringing someone who can fill you in during the interval.

Part of Dubai Comedy Festival 2026

The show is one of many in the Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 programme. If you’re planning to see a few acts, it’s easy to pair this with another show from the festival line-up.

Key Highlights

• A French-language stand-up show from comedian Nino Arial
• Material drawn from everyday life, relationships and personal experiences
• Around 90 minutes of comedy
• Part of Dubai Comedy Festival 2026
• Held in a theatre inside Mall of the Emirates, with metro access nearby

The Venue: The New Covent Garden Theatre

The New Covent Garden Theatre is on Level 2 of Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha First, off Sheikh Zayed Road. If you’re already in the mall, go to Level 2 and head towards Michael Kors in the Fashion Dome. Take the hallway just past the store and walk to the end, where you’ll find the theatre.

Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Food and drinks bought at the in-venue counters can be taken into the auditorium, but anything bought outside the venue is not allowed in.

Visitor Tips

Getting There

By car, park on Level 2 of Mall of the Emirates, closest to Orange Zones A5 and A6. On the Dubai Metro, take the Red Line to R32 Mall of the Emirates station. By taxi, ask for Mall of the Emirates and get dropped at the Taxi Drop-Off point at Entrance A, then take the lift or escalator up to Level 2. Weekend evenings at the mall can be busy, so allow time for parking.

What to Bring

Bring your ticket and keep your bag simple, as all guests agree to searches at entry. Professional cameras, laptops, tablets, selfie sticks, tripods and recorders are not allowed. Neither are laser pointers, permanent markers, scissors, aerosol cans, drones, glow sticks or LED signs. Recording of any kind is prohibited, including on your phone.

Age and Entry Policy

This show is for guests aged 21 and over, and under-21s are not permitted in the auditorium. Tickets are valid only for this date, time and event, and they can’t be refunded or exchanged once bought. No refund is given if a ticket holder wasn’t aware of the age restriction, so double check before booking.

Dress Code

The theatre aims to celebrate elegance and style. Please avoid overly casual or provocative outfits, such as shorts or flip-flops, as guests who don’t follow the dress code will be refused entry.

Arrive Early

Latecomers are only admitted at a suitable break, entry may be limited to the interval, and late guests may be seated elsewhere. No refund is given if you’re turned away for arriving late, so build in extra time. The festival is professionally filmed and photographed, and by entering you consent to your image being used in festival media.

Book Your Tickets

Nino Arial plays Dubai for one night only on 18 October 2026. If you speak French and love a good story, book your seats through Platinumlist and enjoy a night of French comedy at Dubai Comedy Festival.