Match nights
Football screenings bring an energetic crowd, with one reviewer describing goals during a FIFA World Cup match as making the whole venue erupt.
[u]bk - urban bar + kitchen
Jumeirah Lake Towers
[bk] - urban bar + kitchen is a casual pub in Jumeirah Lake Towers built around drinks, comfort food and a lively social atmosphere. It is a useful pick for watching football, with live music and pool tables adding reasons to stay beyond the meal.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,527 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live music
Live music is a regular draw, including Tuesday, Friday and Saturday performances mentioned by a recent visitor.
Food choices
The menu covers pub staples and vegetarian options; reviewers specifically liked the lasagna, classic burger, schnitzel and Beyond burger.
Games area
Two pool tables and smaller games such as foosball give groups something to do between drinks or during a match.
Large layout
Reviews describe a spacious setup with indoor, outdoor and semi-outdoor seating, plus valet parking, which is handy in Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Group events
A large-group anniversary celebration used the venue for brunch, karaoke and a hosted pint game, suggesting it can handle social occasions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm bookings. For match nights, reconfirm your approved reservation before arriving; one group was turned away when its booking was missing.
Visit off-peak. Allow extra time at busy periods, or visit outside major matches; several guests reported long waits, including for a simple beer.
Check entrance. If it is your first visit, look for the basement entrance or the staircase by the left parking lot rather than relying on the hotel entrance.
Ask about seating. If smoke matters, ask for the non-smoking area before settling in, as one review found it directly beside the smoking section.
Check deals. Ask which happy-hour offer is running before ordering: reviews mention both a 32AED hourly deal and a later report of 46AED per glass.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Cluster A
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Crispy schnitzel
The crispy schnitzel is one of the more consistently praised dishes, including as a reason to return.
Paneer tikka with jasmine rice
This vegetarian-leaning dish is named among the menu items guests rave about.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers were described as surprisingly delicious alongside an Amstel during happy hour.
Common Concerns
Service delays
Service can become very slow: reviews mention 15- to 30-minute waits, repeated beer orders and drinks arriving only after visiting the bar.
Booking failure
One football booking for four was approved but missing on arrival, followed by a reported 100 AED entry charge per person.
Loud atmosphere
The open, lively room can be noisy, and one review says music and football audio interfered with conversation.
Smoking nearby
A smoking-focused setup may not suit families or smoke-sensitive diners; the small non-smoking room was reported to be right beside it.
Uneven cooking
Food quality is inconsistent: reviewers praised schnitzel and burgers but also reported dry brisket, undercooked fish-and-chips dough and chewy beef.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
46AED per glass
happy hour prices
“Happy hour prices are not making happy: FROM 46AED per glass”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
[bk] - urban bar + kitchen is a lively pub in Jumeirah Lake Towers for casual meals, after-work drinks and group get-togethers. The strongest reason to come is entertainment: football screenings can turn the room electric, while live music, pool tables and foosball keep the evening moving. Food leans towards familiar pub fare.
Reviews mention burgers, lasagna, schnitzel, ribs, wings and vegetarian choices such as the Beyond burger; the classic burger and lasagna were both described as delicious, while another diner singled out schnitzel as the reason to return. Quality is not perfectly even, though, with complaints about dry brisket, chewy braised beef and undercooked fish-and-chips dough. The venue has a spacious indoor and outdoor setup, and valet parking is a useful Jumeirah Lake Towers perk.
Expect an open, slightly noisy atmosphere, especially around major matches or live performances. Smoking is part of the setup, and the non-smoking room may still pick up smoke because it sits beside the main area. Service is the main variable.
Some visits were attentive and quick, but others involved 15- to 30-minute waits or drinks that never arrived. Reconfirm match bookings, check the current happy-hour price, and allow extra time at peak events.