Official purple and orange poster showing Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola smiling in yellow and orange hoodies, each making a circle with thumb and index finger.

Image credit: Etihad Arena / Blu Blood Entertainment

Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola bring The Ultimate Dabarkads Comedy to Etihad Arena on Sunday 22 November 2026. The Filipino duo’s programme combines comic sketches, live music and audience interaction, with performances in Tagalog and English as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season.

An afternoon performance

Doors open at 14:00 and the show begins at 15:00. There is no minimum age, but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over. Children over 2 need a ticket. Check the rules for your whole party before choosing seats.

Tickets and getting ready

Published tickets start at AED 99, with availability, fees and the final total subject to the current booking options. The venue is on Yas Island. Accessible seating requires the appropriate ticket, so confirm arrangements before buying. Download your mobile tickets before arriving; they are scanned at entry.

What to bring into the arena

The performance is device-free: phones and smart accessories are secured in pouches that guests keep with them. Use is limited to designated areas, and photography or filming during the show is prohibited. Bags must not exceed 30×30×15 cm. There is no cloakroom or storage, no re-entry and only contactless payment inside.