15 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.

Andaliman

If lunch with a view sounds like your kind of break, Andaliman’s Skyline Business Lunch is worth booking. Set 100 metres above the city at The Link, One Za’abeel, the weekday menu includes a choice of rice, vegetarian or burger set, each served with dessert and still water. Expect authentic Indonesian flavours inspired by the country’s rich culinary heritage, all served alongside panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline.

Where: Andaliman, The Link, One Za’abeel
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Dhs99 per person
Contact: @andalimandubai

La Petite Maison (LPM)

Few restaurants have earned the following that LPM has. A long-time favourite in DIFC, it’s one of those places that’s just as good for client lunches as it is for date nights or catching up with friends, and it’s almost always buzzing. The weekday business lunch offers a choice of two set menus, with dishes such as sea bream tartare, grilled prawns, Paccheri à la Norcina and tomato and eggplant risotto. Go for the larger menu and dessert is included, too.

Where: LPM Restaurant & Bar, Gate Village No. 8, DIFC
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm (excluding public holidays)
Cost: Dhs135 for one starter and one main; Dhs185 for one starter, one main and one dessert, or two starters and one main
Contact: @lpmdubai

Bâoli

Swap your usual lunch break for one by the beach at Bâoli. The Summer Lunch Menu brings together Mediterranean flavours with Japanese influences, making it an easy choice for a leisurely weekday lunch by the water.

Where: Bâoli, J1 Beach
When: Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 5pm
Cost: From Dhs159
Contact: @baoli.dubai

Ristorante Loren

Love Italian food? Ristorante Loren should be on your list. The weekday business lunch brings together authentic Italian cooking and a beautiful waterfront setting that’s made for everything from client meetings to leisurely lunches.

Where: Ristorante Loren, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Dhs160 per person
Contact: @ristorante.loren

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

Meliá Desert Palm

Swap the office for a countryside setting at Meliá Desert Palm. The three-course business lunch includes starters such as burrata with muhammara or roasted pumpkin soup, followed by mains including baby chicken, seabass or mezze-maniche pasta, with dessert and water included.

Where: Meliá Desert Palm, Al Awir Road
Cost: Dhs149 per person
Contact: @meliadesertpalm

Publiq European Bistro

Short on time? Publiq European Bistro’s Express Business Lunch is designed for exactly that. Expect a two-course set menu with a soft drink or tea and coffee, all served in a relaxed European-style setting.

Where: Publiq European Bistro, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Times: Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Cost: Dhs79 per person
Contact: (056) 414 2213 · @publiqdubai

Il Gattopardo

If you’re working in DIFC, Il Gattopardo’s business lunch is well worth knowing about. Available Monday to Friday, the three-course menu comes with 20 per cent off this summer, making it an easy choice for client meetings or a leisurely lunch away from the office.

Where: Il Gattopardo, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
Times: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5.30pm
Cost: Dhs155 per person, with 20% off the Business Lunch
Contact: @gattopardodubai

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

High Society

Business lunches are better with a view, and High Society delivers both. Set on the 30th floor of The Lana, Dorchester Collection, the menu includes two or three courses, with dishes such as D.O.P Burrata, Wagyu Katsu Sando, Mancini Truffle Pasta and Japanese Roll Cake, served alongside water and coffee.

Where: High Society, The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Business Bay
Times: Weekdays, 12pm to 3pm (June 1 to September 30)
Cost: Dhs150 for two courses; Dhs175 for three courses
Contact: @highsocietyatthelana

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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