FAQ​

I have been doing stand-up comedy courses with Dubomedy since 2010 and this has had a tremendous impact on my life. Comedy has helped me become more confident in meeting people and making friends. I have become chattier, and my wife and son finally appreciate something in me. I get a big dopamine rush when people laugh at my jokes during shows. I perform across Dubai as often as I can, and my dream is to have a special on Netflix and Amazon.

What I really enjoyed about the Dubomedy stand-up course was learning about the different comedic styles of famous comedians and exploring what style suits me best. Having comedy homework also justified my nightly Netflix binges. The course has made me a lot braver in my everyday life. I’m a lot more comfortable taking up space and being in my own skin. I used to shrink out of people’s way and not make eye contact to discourage small talk, but now I’m comfortable with looking people in the eye and outright discouraging small talk by striding confidently away. The course has made me excited to try new things and I’m no longer worried about looking stupid while doing them.

After taking my first Dubomedy course in 2015, performance nerves and self-doubt nearly caused me to give up comedy as I am naturally a shy person. With Mina’s encouragement I continued and now I can’t imagine my life without it. Comedy has filled a void in me and brings me a huge amount of joy. I have done seven stand-up courses with Dubomedy as they are such a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and performing at the professionally produced showcase is always an incredible experience. I am now pushing my boundaries further by taking the improv classes.