7 of the best business lunches in Dubai to try right now

Business lunches in Dubai making weekdays a little more delicious

Dinner tends to get all the attention, but lunch is where some of Dubai’s best-value dining can be found. If you’re wondering where to head for lunch today, these business lunches in Dubai are worth stepping away from your desk for.

Woodish

For those based in JVC, Woodish has introduced a business lunch that’s big on value. The set menu includes two starters, a choice of main and dessert, with dishes such as Grilled Woodish Chicken, Chicken & Mushroom Pasta, Crispy Chicken Scallopini and Truffle Risotto on offer. Save room for dessert too, with Tiramisu, San Sebastian Cheesecake and Lotus Cheesecake among the options.

Where: Woodish, JVC
Cost: Dhs79 per person; Dhs150 for two people
Contact: @woodish.dxb

The Guild

One of DIFC’s most talked-about dining destinations, The Guild serves up a business lunch that’s hard to beat. Priced at Dhs119, the menu includes a starter and main, with options ranging from Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and Wood-Fired Prawns to Roasted Baby Chicken, Porcini Mushroom Risotto and Grilled Salmon. If you’re looking to impress a client or simply upgrade your lunch break, this is a solid choice.

Where: The Guild, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
Cost: Dhs119 for one starter and one main
Contact: @theguilddubai

The Restaurant at Address Creek Harbour

If you’re looking to swap your desk for skyline views, The Restaurant at Address Creek Harbour has a business lunch that’s worth knowing about. Available weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the menu centres around premium meat cuts or fresh salmon, served with a selection of signature sides and sauces. The peaceful waterfront setting is an added bonus.

Where: The Restaurant, Address Creek Harbour
Cost: Dhs195 per person
Contact: @addresscreekharbour

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The MAINE

A favourite among the Business Bay crowd, The MAINE Land Brasserie offers a three-course Lunch Prix Fixe packed with some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. Expect plates such as Sea Bass Ceviche, Steak Frites and Sticky Toffee Pudding, all served in the brasserie’s signature setting.

Where: The MAINE Land Brasserie, Business Bay
Cost: Dhs145 per person
Contact: @themainedxb

China Tang

Make your lunch break a little more interesting with China Tang Dubai’s weekday business lunch. Available Monday to Friday, the offering includes a choice of two or three courses, plus a beverage, making it an easy option for everything from client meetings to catching up with colleagues in a stylish setting. There’s also an added reason to visit this month: on June 22 and 29, the restaurant’s Temperature Series offers diners a discount on food based on Dubai’s daily temperature, capped at 40 per cent off. Expect rich Cantonese dishes, from dim sum and China Tang Signature Beijing Duck to refined sharing plates, all served in the restaurant’s elegant surroundings.

Where: China Tang Dubai, The Lana Promenade, Business Bay
Cost: Dhs148 for two courses; Dhs168 for three courses
Contact: @chinatang_dubai

Jun’s

One of Downtown Dubai’s most popular restaurants, Jun’s offers a business lunch that showcases Chef Kelvin Cheung’s signature Third Culture Cooking. Available on weekdays, diners can choose between a two- or three-course menu featuring a selection of the restaurant’s standout dishes, making it an easy option for everything from client meetings to midday catch-ups.

Where: Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
Cost: Dhs125 for two courses; Dhs145 for three courses
Contact: @junsdubai

Nobu by the Beach

Swap the office for sea views with Nobu by the Beach’s new weekday lunch offering at Atlantis The Royal. Available Monday to Friday, the set menu includes a selection of Nobu favourites, from crispy rice and salmon tataki to sushi, salmon yakimono and chicken sando.

Where: Nobu by the Beach, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah
Cost: Dhs175 per person
Contact: @nobubythebeach

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