Lebanese comedian Fady Raidy is set to bring his sharp storytelling and observational humour to Dubai, taking over the Al Joud Ballroom at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City for a late night stand up show built around Arab family life, expat quirks and regional in jokes. Known for moving smoothly between Arabic, English and regional references, he often switches pace mid set, sliding from quick punchlines into longer stories that pull the whole room in. Dubai audiences may already know him from previous Gulf tours and viral clips, so the atmosphere is likely to feel more like a reunion than a first encounter. The ballroom setting adds a cabaret flavour, since guests will be seated at dinner tables rather than in a classic theatre layout. Expect an evening that blends restaurant service, music and stand up into one long, social night out (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
Evening schedule and show structure
According to the event outline, doors for the Stand Up Comedy Show with Fady Raidy open at 7:30 pm, giving guests plenty of time to arrive and settle before the main programme starts. At 8:30 pm, dinner service begins with a DJ set, turning the ballroom into a warm up space where people can talk, eat and ease into the mood. The comedian’s performance is scheduled to start at 10:00 pm, which means the actual stand up set sits firmly in late evening territory rather than early prime time. This structure suits couples and groups who want to treat the night as a full outing, from first drink to the last joke. Because the show itself begins at 10:00 pm, you should plan for a late finish and avoid tight early morning commitments the next day (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
Tickets, dinner packages and prices
Packages for similar comedy dinner nights at large Dubai hotels usually bundle show access with a set menu and sometimes a welcome drink, with prices often starting around approximately 250 to 350 AED per person for standard tables. Premium or closer to stage seating can rise towards approximately 450 AED per person, especially if it includes better views or extras, while show only options, where offered, usually sit lower, in the approximate 150 to 220 AED range. Exact prices for Fady Raidy’s date will depend on how organisers split the ballroom between categories and whether they add early bird offers. Because demand can spike when a well known regional comedian is involved, it is safer to secure seats before the last bracket of pricing comes into play. Reservation required, and you should treat every figure here as approximate until the organiser confirms your chosen package in AED (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City and the ballroom setting
Al Joud Ballroom sits inside Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road, just off the Dubai Water Canal, in the cluster of three towers that share the Al Habtoor City complex. The ballroom is designed for large weddings and corporate events, so it can comfortably accommodate rows of dinner tables, a stage, a DJ booth and service aisles without feeling cramped. Because everything happens indoors, guests do not have to worry about wind or outdoor sound restrictions, yet the foyer and drop off areas can still get busy around start time. The wider complex includes restaurants and lounges, so some guests will choose to arrive earlier, have a drink elsewhere in the building, then move into the ballroom when doors open at 7:30 pm. Parking is available in podium and basement areas, but spaces nearest to the hotel entrance can fill quickly on busy weekend evenings (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
Arriving from around Dubai and other Emirates
From Downtown Dubai, Business Bay or City Walk, the drive to Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City can take as little as 10 to 15 minutes in lighter traffic, although Friday evening congestion on Sheikh Zayed Road and the Business Bay crossings can easily stretch that towards 25 minutes. From Dubai Marina or JLT, drivers typically use Sheikh Zayed Road or Al Khail Road and should allow 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how heavy traffic feels around 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Guests coming from Sharjah or Ajman often face 50 to 75 minutes on the road, while those travelling from Abu Dhabi can expect between 75 and 100 minutes, so many out of town couples book a room in the area and treat the show as the centrepiece of a mini staycation. Because the schedule runs until at least midnight once the show and post event mingling are counted, this kind of overnight plan can be more comfortable than a very late highway drive. If you are crossing Emirates for this show, build a generous buffer into both your arrival time and your return route so traffic or valet queues do not cut into the evening (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
Crowd, dress code and age suitability
Stand up nights with regional comedians in hotel ballrooms usually draw a mix of Arabic speakers from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and other parts of the Levant, plus Gulf and international residents who enjoy bilingual sets and cultural references from across the region. The dress code tends to lean towards smart casual, with shirts, blouses, dresses and neat jeans all feeling appropriate, and many guests add a slightly dressier touch because the evening includes a sit down dinner. Because Fady Raidy often uses adult humour, relationship jokes and social satire, the tone will likely feel better suited to adults than to younger teenagers. Organisers typically apply a minimum age rule, often 16+ or 18+, especially when a DJ, late hours and hotel ballroom service are involved. Not suitable for children, so families should treat this as an adults only night and arrange childcare in advance if needed (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
Weather, traffic and booking advice for the night
Late November in Dubai usually offers warm, dry evenings, with daytime temperatures near the low thirties and night time values often easing into the low twenties, so you can comfortably arrive in light fabrics and perhaps carry a thin layer for air conditioned interiors. Any rain during this period is normally brief and rare, yet a passing shower could still leave outside paving slightly slick, which makes closed shoes or smart flats more practical than very high, delicate heels when walking between car park, lobby and ballroom. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road and around the Business Bay ramps often peaks on Friday evenings between about 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm, so leaving home earlier than your mapping app suggests, or using taxis and ride hailing to avoid parking pressure, will usually pay off, and all ticket, dinner and on site spending figures should be treated as approximately because hotels can adjust packages and prices as the date approaches. Make your reservation before it’s too late, and remember that many regulars now say they rely on curated entertainment calendars from platforms like www.few.ae when they choose which late night dinner and comedy events to prioritise during Dubai’s busy November season (not suitable for children, suitable for couples, solo).
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