About Salman Qureshi
Salman Qureshi is a Pakistani stand-up comedian, improviser and actor born in Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents, who has been based in Dubai for more than fifteen years. In 2012, he co-founded the comedy troupe Dubai Laughing together with British comedian Ray Addison, rounding up a group of Dubai-based performers for their first stand-up gig at a hired venue. Since then, Qureshi has built a reputation as one of the Middle East's best-known stand-up comedians, blending storytelling, crowd work and an improv background that keeps every show different. He has appeared on Dubai One, ARY TV and Viu, was a cast member on the ARY Digital comedy show "Comedy Adda," and was nominated for the Laugh Factory's Funniest Person in the World competition in Los Angeles. In May 2025 he debuted his third solo comedy special tour, "Specially Needy." Qureshi also hosts "The Expat Brat Podcast," which reached Apple's New and Noteworthy list in 2022. As a foreigner navigating life in Dubai, he draws much of his material from his own observations and experiences of the city, and continues to perform live across the UAE, Oman and Pakistan.
Videos (372)
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0:31Pakistan is so dangerous!
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0:53Best explanation of ‘woke’ ever
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2:29Big News ppl
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0:35AI Flattery: The Great Chatbot IQ Bluff
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1:40Unfluencer Q&A with Fans | Salman Qureshi
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0:17White People vs Me
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1:48Karamel Karen
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4:20Spray Painter - New York Artist Sergei YERMOLAIEV
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2:49Hot Walk
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2:42The Great Pyramid scheme
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2:06I was NOT ready for that voice!
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0:18Always have options. Me after the Pakistan vs England final
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1:53The real gangstas
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3:01You've gauc to be kidding me
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1:39Kevin vs Aging
939 views
0:57If you moved here before 2024: yes, there was a ticket guy. We didn't imagine it!
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2:51World Cup tickets starting at $180 and going up to 'sell a kidney'
936 views
3:01Grocery shopping can be scary
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1:04Common Sense vs Uncle Logic Fazlur Rehman at it again
907 views
0:25Mispronouncing Lululemon!
901 views
0:52Alamgir Dekha Na Tha | Quarantine Dance
878 views
3:13How to become Digital Influencers | Salman Qureshi
874 views
2:20The Brown Factory Comedy Night - January 16
861 views
0:16Sneeze Attack | Salman Qureshi
859 viewsFrequently asked questions
Where is Salman Qureshi from?
Salman Qureshi is a Pakistani stand-up comedian, improviser and actor who was born in Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents and has made Dubai his base.
Who founded Dubai Laughing?
Salman Qureshi co-founded the comedy troupe Dubai Laughing in 2012 with British comedian Ray Addison, gathering Dubai-based performers for a first stand-up gig at a hired venue.
What is Specially Needy?
Specially Needy is the third solo comedy special tour by Salman Qureshi, which he debuted in May 2025.
What is Salman Qureshi's comedy style like?
His shows blend storytelling, crowd work and an improv background, so no two nights are alike, and much of his material comes from what he observes as a foreigner living in Dubai.
What podcast does Salman Qureshi host?
He hosts The Expat Brat Podcast, which made Apple's New and Noteworthy list in 2022.
Which TV channels has Salman Qureshi appeared on?
Qureshi has appeared on Dubai One, ARY TV and Viu, and he was part of the cast of Comedy Adda on ARY Digital. He was also nominated for the Laugh Factory's Funniest Person in the World competition in Los Angeles.
