The Italian American spot is located at 25 Jump Street.
Kris Fade is swapping the studio for the pass. The Dubai-based radio star and television personality has announced that he’s opened his first restaurant in the city, joining the line-up at 25 Jump Street. Created by RIKAS Hospitality Group in collaboration with French Algerian comedian Redouane Bougheraba and Dubai radio star Kris Fade, Pepperoni pairs the buzz of a live comedy club with a nostalgic diner aesthetic and a playful, crowd-pleasing menu.
The experience unfolds across three distinct spaces. Outside, the awning-covered terrace is dotted with silver tables that invite guests to ease into the evening over drinks and small plates. Inside, the retro diner leans into American nostalgia, with chocolate leather booths, vintage details, and an old-school photo booth setting the tone for relaxed nights that quickly turn into long ones.
From the open kitchen, the menu champions Italian American flavours with a Pepperoni twist. Highlights include Caesar Salad shaken tableside, Mezzi Rigatoni and a signature Pepperoni Pizza with a crispy American-style crust. A vintage dessert display tempts with classics that are hard to refuse, including Tiramisu, Bombolone filled with pistachio cream and a Vanilla and Popcorn Sundae finished with a glossy caramel drizzle.
The bar keeps the mood light with craft cocktails that are as cheeky as the club’s lineup. The Palo Mingo mixes sherry, port, grapefruit and yuzu and arrives in an inflatable flamingo, while the Ketchup and Mustard Martini balances flavour with fun and nods to old school diner culture.
The venue is also home to an intimate comedy club, seating up to 120 guests. A rotation of homegrown and international acts will headline the calendar, bringing a new destination for stand-up and storytelling to the city.
For the uninitiated, Kris Fade has been waking up the UAE since 2008 as host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio. Beyond the mic, he’s built businesses spanning fitness and wellness, and he’s a familiar face on Netflix’s Dubai Bling.
Billed as Dubai’s first licensed dining strip, 25 Jump Street is already being talked about as a game-changer for the city’s dining scene, bringing together homegrown operators and global names in one walkable, atmosphere-heavy stretch.
25 Jump Street is a partnership between 7 Management and Ennismore, featuring 12 distinct concepts. Several are already trading — including Antika, Em Sherif Deli and Joe & The Juice — while others are on the way, from Lady Bird and Junk to Le Trottoir de Paloma, Lucylu, Escobar, 19SixtyFour by McGettigan’s, and Yubi.
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