Anubhav Singh Bassi Live - Kisi Ko Batana Mat in Abu Dhabi

Anubhav Singh Bassi is bringing his stand-up show Kisi Ko Batana Mat to Abu Dhabi, with the performance staged at Etihad Arena and presented by Blu Blood Entertainment. It is a seated comedy night built around one performer, a microphone and a run of stories, and it is listed among the city's comedy and Desi events.

Bassi's comedy rests on storytelling. He takes ordinary, chaotic moments from everyday life and stretches them into long, funny narratives, helped by quick wit and a way of delivering punchlines just when the audience is not expecting them. Expect sharp observations and a style that is recognisably his own rather than a string of one-liners. The title of the show, Kisi Ko Batana Mat, is also its running joke and its tagline.

Etihad Arena sits on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's entertainment district, which is also home to Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World and Yas Mall. The arena is a large indoor venue used for major concerts, sporting events and touring shows, so a big-name comedy tour fits it well. Yas Island is easy to spend an evening on, with restaurants and cafes close by for a meal before or after the performance. For anyone based in Dubai, the island is a drive of roughly an hour to an hour and a half by car, which makes this a realistic evening out rather than a full trip.

The show suits fans of Indian stand-up and anyone who enjoys story-driven comedy, whether going as a group of friends, as a couple or with family. As with most arena comedy nights, you take your seat, settle in and let the performer carry the evening, so there is no need to prepare anything beforehand. The date and ticket options are shown on this page, and it is worth planning your journey to Yas Island in advance, since arena nights tend to draw a crowd.

Bassi's pitch for the night is simple: come for the stories and stay for the laughs, and keep whatever happens to yourself.