The Unlikely Hostage
The extraordinary true story behind the person so many thought they already knew.
Fri 13 Nov · TODA Dubai · 7 PM · From AED 175
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One night.One story.
Experience one man’s extraordinary journey from privilege to homelessness, rejection to faith, betrayal and captivity to devastating loss and remarkable reinvention. Brought to life through powerful storytelling, immersive visuals, tension and unexpected humour, it is a deeply human story that crosses cultures and beliefs, with moments in which audiences will recognise something of their own lives and be moved by what unfolds.
Date
Fri 13 Nov
2026
Venue
TODA Dubai
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Time
7 pm
Show starts at 8 PM
Tickets
From AED 175
via Platinumlist
Abdurahman Afia
Abdurahman Afia is a London-born, Dubai-based author and storyteller who has become a familiar and much-loved figure across the region. Through his warmth, honesty and unmistakable humour, he has built a community of millions of followers around the world, connecting with people across cultures, faiths and generations.
Having spent 21 years living in Saudi Arabia and the past five years in the UAE, his life and identity have been profoundly shaped by the region he calls home.
He is the author of The Unlikely Leader, published by Wiley, and now steps onto the stage in The Unlikely Hostage to share the extraordinary true story behind the person so many thought they already knew.