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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2:13Interviewing skills are very important in landing a good job
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0:24The Saudi football team in the locker room after the matches
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2:07Karen vs Shaming
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7:23Getting the Golden Visa | Salman Qureshi (VLOG)
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0:12Parking Problems | Salman Qureshi
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18:42Lulu-lemon, Coldplay Cheaters & the Algorithm Knows I'm Fat
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0:46Sal & Rushdi Do Comedy
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0:18Taking the Baby to the Mall | Salman Qureshi
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1:12Usain Bolt - Stand Up Comedy by Salman Qureshi
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0:39The Riyadh version
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0:30Moving to Dubai - Stand Up Comedy by Salman Qureshi
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1:22She got time
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0:44Summer’s here, and the visa hustle is real | Stand Up Comedy - Salman Qureshi
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0:23All fun and games at Miss Tess Dubai until you get attacked
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1:24Desi Uncles be like: Their Kids | Salman Qureshi
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0:42Football Nazis | Salman Qureshi
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0:43Navigating GPS Quirks Like a Standup Pro!
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21:49Salman at Yalla Laughs Abu Dhabi
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2:20American audience member
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0:20Denmark Zoo's Wild Offer!
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0:59Driving in your home country vs the smooth roads of Dubai | Salman Qureshi
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0:39Real men drink expensive water
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0:30When you get busted by Kermit the frog
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12:07Denmark Wants Your Pet… for Lion Food
164 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.
