From Japanese dining and Lebanese favourites to speakeasies and comedy, One Central has more to explore.
- 25 Jump Street returns for its second season at One Central.
- YUBI, Em Sherif Deli and Junk Smash Burger welcome diners.
- Lucy Lu adds a speakeasy, with more openings planned soon.
- Live buskers, comedy nights and the signature teddy bear return.
There is a particular moment in Dubai’s cooler season when a quick dinner starts sounding like a full evening out. Friends want one more drink, someone spots live music down the street, and nobody is ready to call it a night. With October bringing outdoor dining and social plans back into focus across the city, 25 Jump Street Dubai is returning for its second season at One Central with fresh openings and familiar favourites.
The appeal of this pedestrian-friendly destination is that nobody has to commit to just one plan. Sitting beside 25hours Hotel Dubai, the street brings restaurants, bars and entertainment into a walkable stretch where dinner can turn into drinks, comedy or an impromptu music stop. Let the evening unfold. Its returning teddy bear, live buskers and playful atmosphere give the destination a personality that extends beyond the menus.
Some evenings call for Japanese food, others for Lebanese plates shared across the table, and some simply need a burger before the night gets going. At 25 Jump Street, YUBI serves Japanese flavours, Em Sherif Deli brings Lebanese favourites, Lady Bird adds lively dining, and Junk Smash Burger covers casual cravings. Pepperoni Comedy Club offers another reason to stay, with comedy nights adding a different kind of entertainment to the mix. There’s more than one way to spend the night.
For those who prefer discovering a bar after dinner rather than choosing the entire evening in advance, Lucy Lu is the latest addition. The newly opened speakeasy concept by Le Trottoir de Paloma adds another after-dark option to the street. Two more concepts are on the horizon: BEATBAB, a gastro bar by 7 Management and Clé & Partners, and 19 Sixty Four by McGettigan’s, a wine bar planned for relaxed drinks and social gatherings. Keep a little room for something new.
A good neighbourhood hangout is often about what happens between the main plans. It is the friend who arrives late, the performance that draws a small crowd, or the decision to change venues because another place catches everyone’s attention. At One Central, 25 Jump Street sits alongside 25hours Hotel Dubai and Cinema Akil, bringing food, nightlife and culture into the same wider neighbourhood. The in-between moments count, too.
As season two gets underway, the destination is building on the mix that made its debut memorable while giving regulars fresh reasons to return. The teddy bear is back, familiar restaurants remain part of the line-up, and new venues are joining the conversation!
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