Rob Beckett is coming to Dubai: How to get tickets

One of Britain's best-known comics, Rob Beckett is coming back to Dubai with a stand-up gig that you don't want to miss.
Known for his razor-sharp humour and commentary, the comedian first made an appearance in the UAE back in 2021.
Proving a roaring success, Beckett returned in 2023 alongside Josh Widdicombe, and will now be taking to the stage once again with his solo Giraffe tour.
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Ready to get crowds in stitches, the show will kick off at 6pm on Thursday January 22 at the Dubai Opera.
Filled with his sharp wit and honest takes on everyday life, the show will tell some hilarious tales of family life, fatherhood and even the simple joy of a hotel breakfast.
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Alongside his stand-up tours, Beckett is also the well-loved voiceover of Channel 4's Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell.
Speaking about the upcoming show, the comic said: 'Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour and back at Dubai Opera! Smashing the life out of the M25,M1, E11, E311 and any other road that's in my way.'
'Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived.'
Tickets for the show with GME Events go live on Thursday June 19 at 8am, with prices ranging from Dhs195.
If you want to sit in the stalls and face the risk of being singled out in the crowd, the seats will cost anywhere up to Dhs395.
From Dhs175. Thu Jan 22, from 6pm. Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, platinumlist.net (04 440 8888).
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