Imah
United Arab Emirates
Biography
Imah is a Dubai-based Filipina stand-up comedian and the first Filipina stand-up comic in the Gulf region. Her comedy blends cultural insight, sharp observation, and expatriate storytelling, resonating with diverse international audiences. She performs
primarily in English and is highly sought after for corporate, theatre, and event bookings.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• First Filipina stand-up comedian in the Gulf
• Sold-out solo shows: Imah’s Day Off, The Shelarious Imah, A Dose of Laughter
• Dubai Comedy Festival & Abu Dhabi Comedy Week performer
• GCC touring comedian (UAE, Bahrain, Oman)
• Co-founder of Comedy Kix (Dubai)
PR FEATURES, ONLINE PRESENCE & INFLUENCE
• Active and engaged presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube,
and Facebook
• Comedy clips and stand-up highlights generate strong
engagement and organic reach
• Platforms support show promotion, ticket sales, and brand
collaborations
• Featured in Gulf News, Arab News, The National, Dubai One, Lovin
Dubai as well as in Associated Press, Radio France Internationale
(RFI) and TV5Monde as an exceptional comedian
Media
Media
Talent Card
Comedian
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Comedy Show, Master of Ceremony, Original, Standup Comedy
Hotels & Restaurants, Clubs & Pubs, Wedding, Festival, Public Event, Cruise Ship, Corporate Event, Private Party, Exhibition
Tagalog, English
Awards and Recognition
TOFA 100 Honoree (Top 100 Outstanding Filipinos worldwide)
2025
TAG Choice Awards – Favorite Filipino Local Performer (Dubai)
2022
Emirates Influencer Award - Comedy
2022
Icon of Impeccable Humor Award (The Global Filipino Magazine)
2023
Experience
Featured at Dubai Comedy Festival
2020-2025
Headlined at Awkword Comedy Club in Lebanon in June
2024
Co-headlined at Comedy Crew show in Philippines, February
2024
Performed yearly comedy hour-specials at The Theatre, MOE
2020-2025
Hosted UAE’s King & Queen of Comedy at Dubai Opera
2020
Featured in Comedy Adda by ARY TV
2019
Features at Global Comedy Festival at Festival Arena in Nov 2018 with Africa's bests Basketmouth, Eric Omondi, Bovi, Kenny Blaq, and Salvador
2018
Stand-up comedy trainer
2022-2026
Featured at Abu Dhabi Comedy Week
2024-2025
Event host
2022-2026
Comedy show producer
2019-2026
Requirements
- Tech Rider
- Sound Equipment
- Mic
- Mic stand
- Stool
- Speakers
- Stage monitors
Packages
Event hosting with stand-up set
Duration:
3-4 hrs
Includes:
Hosting fee
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Sound equipment, permits, basic fnb, and transport cost if outside Dubai
Price
AED 10800
60 mins (stand up set)
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
Performance fee only
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Sound system, permits, basic fnb, transport fee if outside Dubai
Price
AED 12600 /hour
45 mins (stand-up set)
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
Performance fee only
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Sound system, permits, basic fnb, transport fee if outside Dubai
Price
AED 10200 /hour
20 mins (stand-up set)
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
Performance fee only
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Sound system, permits, basic fnb, transport fee if outside Dubai
Price
AED 5400 /hour
30 mins (stand-up set)
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
Performance fee only
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
Sound equipment, basic FnB, permits, transport fees (if outside Dubai)
Price
AED 7800 /hour
Questions See more
Can you write tailored jokes?
Yes, if required, I can customize a 10-minute set based on your requirements, with a small additional charge.
Do you have clean material?
Yes absolutely. I have both clean and blue material, depending on the requirements.
What’s your payment terms
50% DP upon confirmation and balance on the show date
Do you perform outdoors?
Only if there’s proper performance area and sound system