Dubomedy Arts is an arts school in the MENA region offering professional training in comedy, encompassing stand-up and sketch comedy, improvisation, writing and performance, character development, acting, Arabic comedy, basic circus skills, NYC tap dance and body beats, Emirati language classes. It was founded on April 1, 2008, by comedian Mina Liccione and stand-up comedian and producer Ali Al Sayed.
Ali Al Sayed
Co-founder Ali Al Sayed is a comedian in the MENA region and serves as Dubai's first local professional comedian. He has been recognized as ‘one of the most influential comedians in the world’ by Toastmasters International Magazine and earned the nick name “King of Laughter” by Rolling Stone ME. Al Sayed is the founder of local entertainment company Viva Arts, is the co-director of Dubomedy Arts, and the producer of the Dubai International Comedy Carnival in the MENA region.
Mina Liccione
Co-founder Mina Liccione is a performing artist: comedian, tap dancer, choreographer and arts educator.
DIPAF
In 2010, Dubomedy launched the first international performing arts festival in the UAE titled the "Dubomedy International Performing Arts Festival" (DIPAF).