How to Spend a Perfect Multi-Stop Evening at 25 Jump Street
Explore Dubai’s first licensed street at One Central. A packed guide to 12 venues, venue-hopping itineraries, and the post-work vibe at 25 Jump Street.
A New Blueprint for a Dubai Night Out
Imagine leaving the office on a Thursday evening, walking 200 metres, and entering a pedestrian-only strip where a dozen restaurants, cocktail bars and a comedy club spill out onto the pavement. No taxis, no valets, no decisions about where to park—just a curated street ready to host your whole night. That is the premise of 25 Jump Street at One Central, a compact destination that opened in mid-January 2026 behind the 25hours Hotel One Central. Media coverage has already branded it a “buzzing place to socialise after work,” and Dubai’s first purpose-built ‘licensed street’ represents a deliberate shift toward walkable, mixed-use nightlife hubs rather than isolated venues. If you have ever wanted to string together mezze, craft cocktails and stand-up comedy without leaving the same block, this is the place to do it.
25 Jump Street is designed exclusively for pedestrians, encouraging guests to stroll between a dozen venues without leaving the block. (Photo by Ibrahim Yousef on Pexels)
What Exactly Is 25 Jump Street?
25 Jump Street is a curated, open-air strip built into the One Central business district, directly behind the 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central and a short walk from the Dubai World Trade Centre. It takes its name from the hotel and has been developed in partnership between 7 Management and lifestyle operator Ennismore. The street is designed as a pedestrian-friendly corridor where every concept serves alcohol within a cohesive, walkable layout. There are about a dozen venues in the initial line-up, covering Levantine, Latin American, Japanese, French café and classic pub influences. The official launch took place on 16–17 January 2026, complete with street performers, live music and extended hours, signalling that this is not a quiet cluster of restaurants but a destination built for energy and movement.
Meet the Line-Up: A Cast of Characters
The street’s 12 or so concepts are the reason you can hop between entirely different moods in one evening. Em Sherif Deli brings casual Levantine mezze and deli-style plates, making it an easygoing first stop. For a hand-held indulgence, Junk Smash Burger presses premium UK-sourced patties into crisp-edged smashburgers. YUBI Handroll Bar, curated by chef Reif Othman, is the UAE’s first dedicated handroll bar and pulls in foodies who want precision Japanese bites. Lady Bird offers a contemporary lounge atmosphere with curated cocktails and light plates, while Le Trottoir de Paloma channels Parisian café charm with French street food and creative drinks. Antika relocates its lively Levantine dinner-and-show format from DIFC, and Esco-bar brings Beirut-born Latin party energy. Pepperoni Comedy Club is the street’s dedicated stand-up space. Rounding out the strip are 19SixtyFour for Irish pub vibes, LucyLu as a stylish bar-restaurant hybrid, and Joe & the Juice for an all-day coffee and juice counterpoint.
The Hero Itinerary: Mezze, Cocktails, Comedy
The most logical way to experience 25 Jump Street is to treat it as three acts. Start early evening at Em Sherif Deli, where ready-to-eat Levantine small plates, salads and plats du jour let the group share casually without committing to a formal multi-course dinner. This sets a relaxed, conversational tone. Next, move to Lady Bird as the sun sets. The lounge’s refined yet unhurried atmosphere and edited cocktail list make it ideal for a well-made drink—or two—in a space that feels deliberately different from the deli. Finally, walk to Pepperoni Comedy Club. The intimacy of a dedicated comedy venue on the same street means you end the night laughing rather than shouting over a DJ, and you walk out directly onto the pavement, already planning which spot you will revisit next time.
Lady Bird offers a refined mid-evening cocktail stop on 25 Jump Street, balancing a lounge atmosphere with curated drinks. (Photo by Ali Rizvi on Unsplash)
Pepperoni Comedy Club anchors the entertainment side of 25 Jump Street, adding live stand-up to a night of dining and drinks. (Photo by Navarag Vaidya on Unsplash)
Alternative Routes for Different Moods
Venue-hopping works equally well with other pairings. A burger-and-comedy night can start with Junk Smash Burger for a quick, high-quality meal, followed by Pepperoni Comedy Club, with a pre-show or post-show drink at 19SixtyFour for a pub counterbalance. For a more food-led crawl, kick off at YUBI Handroll Bar for a chef-driven handroll and sashimi experience, then drift to Le Trottoir de Paloma for French-style cocktails and sharing plates, and finally head to whatever bar has the most live energy that night—often Esco-bar or Antika. On a long, lazy Saturday, begin midday at Joe & the Juice, move to Em Sherif Deli or Le Trottoir for a late lunch, and stay on the street as it shifts from afternoon into evening, ending at Antika for the theatrical dinner-and-show element. The critical advantage is distance: nothing is more than a minute’s walk from anything else.
The Post-Work and Weekend Pulse
Coverage has repeatedly positioned 25 Jump Street as an after-work destination, and with good reason. One Central’s office population and the proximity to Dubai World Trade Centre events create a built-in crowd that fills the street during weekday evenings. The atmosphere tends to be lively but less intense than dedicated super-club zones, with people moving freely between venues rather than settling in one spot all night. On Thursday and Friday nights, the street amplifies into a fuller weekend rhythm—more live music, more performers, and a louder collective buzz. This dual personality makes it suitable for a restrained Tuesday wind-down as well as a Saturday group outing that stretches from lunch into late evening.
What to Know Before You Go
Given the varied concepts, a smart-casual baseline works well: polished enough for Lady Bird or Antika, comfortable enough for wandering between a burger counter and a comedy club. Several venues benefit from reservations, particularly Antika and Pepperoni Comedy Club, especially on weekends or during scheduled shows; walk-in works reliably at Junk, Joe & the Juice and most bar concepts. Access is straightforward via the DWTC metro station, with a short walk to the street behind the 25hours Hotel. Budget expectations sit broadly in the mid-to-upper-mid range—dishes at the handroll bar and the more theatrical dinner concepts push higher, while deli plates and burgers keep the early portion of the night accessible. It is also worth noting that the street-party atmosphere on peak nights might not suit those seeking a quiet, sit-down-only dinner, though a weekday early-evening visit can deliver the food without the crowd.
Why 25 Jump Street Matters Right Now
Dubai already has dense dining hubs—DIFC, JBR, Dubai Marina—but 25 Jump Street is the first where the entire strip is designed explicitly as a licensed pedestrian corridor. This is a hospitality experiment that responds directly to a growing appetite for neighbourhood-style, walkable nightlife rather than venue islands connected by cars. It is also strategically embedded in One Central’s wider lifestyle ecosystem, alongside Cinema Akil and venues such as Monkey Bar and Tandoor Tina at the 25hours Hotel. Early momentum is strong: launch-weekend coverage spilled into ongoing spotlights on individual concepts such as Lady Bird and Antika’s DIFC relocation, keeping the street in the conversation. For readers, the moment is right because the line-up is fully operational and the discovery-phase energy is still palpable—new enough to feel ahead of the curve, but mature enough to deliver a complete night out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 25 Jump Street and where is it located?
25 Jump Street is a pedestrian-friendly licensed dining and nightlife street that opened in January 2026 behind the 25hours Hotel One Central, within the One Central business district, close to Dubai World Trade Centre and the Museum of the Future corridor. It contains around a dozen bars, restaurants and a comedy club all on one walkable strip.
Which venues are at 25 Jump Street?
The core line-up includes Em Sherif Deli, Junk Smash Burger, YUBI Handroll Bar, Lady Bird, Pepperoni Comedy Club, Antika, Le Trottoir de Paloma, Esco-bar, 19SixtyFour, LucyLu and Joe & the Juice, plus additional bar-restaurant concepts. The mix covers Levantine, Latin American, Japanese, French café and pub-style experiences.
What is a good venue-hopping itinerary at 25 Jump Street?
A popular route starts with Levantine mezze and small plates at Em Sherif Deli, moves to Lady Bird for curated cocktails, and finishes with stand-up comedy at Pepperoni Comedy Club—all without leaving the same pedestrian street. Alternative crawls pair Junk’s smashburgers with comedy, or YUBI’s handrolls with French-style cocktails at Le Trottoir de Paloma.
When is the best time to visit 25 Jump Street?
Weekday after-work hours attract a relaxed professional crowd from nearby offices, while Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings bring a livelier street atmosphere with potential live performances and fuller venues. The street is open daily, with venue timings generally spanning daytime into late evening.
Do I need to book ahead for 25 Jump Street venues?
Venues such as Antika and Pepperoni Comedy Club often benefit from reservations, especially for weekend slots or specific shows. Casual concepts like Junk Smash Burger, Joe & the Juice and several bars are more walk-in-friendly, but checking ahead for performance-driven spots is recommended.
