About Ali Al Sayed
Ali Al Sayed is a comedian based in Dubai. He is the founder of the entertainment company Viva Arts and co-director of Dubomedy Arts, a comedy and urban arts training program based in the UAE.
Al Sayed has performed in various live comedy events across the Middle East and internationally. He co-founded Monday Night Funnies, a regular comedy and variety night in the UAE, and has appeared in regional comedy tours, including Stand Up Expat and Boys Night Out. He has participated in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing in the show Big In Dubai!, recognized as one of the first UAE-produced comedy shows to be a part of the festival, and has also performed at the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest in New York City.
In addition to his stand-up work, Al Sayed has worked as a comedy coach and instructor, conducting workshops in the region and abroad, and has served as an acting coach for independent film productions, including the Emirati-Indian short film Mallal. He has appeared on television in the UAE and wider Arab region, and has worked as a comedy writer and commentator on Abu Dhabi Sports TV's program The Beautiful Game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ali Al Sayed?
Ali Al Sayed is a comedian based in Dubai. He is the founder of the entertainment company Viva Arts and co-director of Dubomedy Arts, a comedy and urban arts training program based in the UAE.
What comedy events has Ali Al Sayed co-founded?
He co-founded Monday Night Funnies, a regular comedy and variety night in the UAE. He also co-produced the DUBOMEDY International Performing Arts Festival (DIPAF) in 2010 and 2011.
Has Ali Al Sayed performed at the Edinburgh Fringe?
Yes. He participated in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing in the show Big In Dubai!, recognized as one of the first UAE-produced comedy shows to be a part of the festival.
What coaching work has Ali Al Sayed done?
Al Sayed has worked as a comedy coach and instructor, conducting workshops in the region and abroad. He has served as an acting coach for independent film productions, including the Emirati-Indian short film Mallal, which won an award at the Dubai International Film Festival.
Where has Ali Al Sayed appeared on television?
He has appeared on television in the UAE and wider Arab region, with segments on Abu Dhabi TV, MBC, Dubai One and OSN. He currently contributes as a comedy writer and commentator on Abu Dhabi Sports TV's program The Beautiful Game.
