Best business lunches in Dubai: 30 set menus by neighbourhood, from Dhs59
From Dhs59 in Dubai Marina to Dhs195 at Dubai Creek Harbour, these are 30 of the best weekday business lunches in Dubai, grouped by neighbourhood with prices, timings and what’s on the set menu
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.
DIFC
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
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
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. 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
CLAP
CLAP has a new reason to head to DIFC for lunch. Created under the culinary direction of newly announced Chef Partner Reif Othman, the HIRU GOZEN business lunch features a selection of contemporary Japanese dishes, including salmon tataki with shichimi lime soy, Angus beef with tahoon mayo, grilled seabass and Itame ramen with vegetables and sweet spicy sauce. Dessert comes down to a choice between the CLAP Chocolate Bar with milk chocolate, lotus cream and caramel peanut, or a fresh fruit basket.
Za’abeel/the Trade Centre area
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
Culinara
If you like having options at lunch, Culinara Social Dining’s The Lunch Standard gives you quite a few. The multi-concept dining destination brings several cuisines together under one roof, with the Dhs65 lunch offering a choice of signature dishes spanning Persian, Greek and Lebanese classics to raw plates and ramen.
Where: Culinara Social Dining, The Link, One Za’abeel, Za’abeel
When: Daily, 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Dhs65 per person
Contact: @culinarasocialdining
Yubi
Yubi brings its take on Japanese handrolls to the working week with a Dhs155 business lunch. The menu starts with miso soup, followed by a choice of two starters from the cold, hot or maki selection, and a main of either a handroll set, chirashi bowl or tori ramen. If you’re staying for dessert, add Dhs35 for mochi, a vanilla sundae or chocolate mousse.
Where: Yubi, 25 Jump Street
When: Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 12am; Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 1am
Cost: Dhs155 per person; dessert Dhs35 extra
Contact: @yubidubai
Dubai Marina & JBR
Awani
Awani brings the flavours of the Levant to Dubai Marina Mall, with a menu inspired by the cooking of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. Its weekday lunch deal is priced at Dhs59 per person, making it a good-value option for everything from mezze and grills to traditional regional dishes.
Where: Awani, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Dhs59 per person
Contact: @awaniuae
Tamoka
Tamoka brings Latin American flavours to the beachfront at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, with a weekend lunch overlooking the sand. The two-course menu includes starters such as sticky beef short ribs asado de tira, followed by mains including roasted pork belly with chicharrón or berenjena, a baked aubergine dish with burrata and sundried tomato pesto.
Where: Tamoka, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, JBR
When: Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 3.30pm
Cost: Dhs149 for two courses; Dhs274 for two courses and two hours of unlimited red, white or rosé wine
Contact: @tamokadubai
JVC & Al Barsha
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
Lola Taberna Española
For a Spanish spin on the working lunch, Lola Taberna Española has a weekday menu packed with familiar favourites. Start with chicken croquettes or salmorejo with jamón serrano, before moving on to mains including prawn and octopus fideuà or braised oxtail. And if you’re going for all three courses, there are churros to finish.
Where: Lola Taberna Española, TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, Barsha Heights
When: Monday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm
Cost: Dhs85 for two courses; Dhs99 for two starters and one main; Dhs125 for two starters, one main and one dessert
Contact: @lolataberna
Dubai Creek Harbour
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
Boardwalk
Boardwalk’s Italian-style business lunch pairs Mediterranean dishes with views across Dubai Creek. Available on weekdays, the menu comes with a choice of two or three courses, with tea or coffee included, plus special prices on house wine and bottled beer if you’re in no rush to head back to the office.
Where: Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Resort
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3.30pm
Cost: Dhs110 for two courses; Dhs135 for three courses; house wine and beer from Dhs40
Contact: @boardwalkdubai
Lakeview
If lunch with a view sounds better than another hour at your desk, Lakeview’s weekday business lunch overlooks the championship golf course at Dubai Creek Resort. The Dhs85 menu includes two courses, with a choice of starter and main or main and a slice of cake, with the option to add a glass of house wine or bottle of Heineken.
Where: Lakeview, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai Creek Resort
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm
Cost: Dhs85 for two courses; add Dhs45 for a glass of house wine or bottle of Heineken
Contact: @lakeviewdubai
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Downtown & Business Bay
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
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
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
LOOP
LOOP has launched a new three-course business lunch in Business Bay, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu designed for an easy midday break. Start with a choice of appetisers before mains including Wagyu Adana kebab, handmade pasta and salmon en papillote, followed by tiramisu or muhallabia for dessert.
Where: LOOP, Trillionaire Residences by Binghatti, Business Bay
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm
Cost: Dhs124 per person for three courses
Contact: @loop.dubai
Media City
Palm Jumeirah
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
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
L’ETO
L’ETO’s weekday set lunch keeps things flexible, with the option to go for just a main or add a starter. Choices include Wagyu carpaccio with mustard dressing, sea bass ceviche with kiwi, grapes and apple leche de tigre, and feta with spiced honey, followed by mains such as Wagyu striploin tagliata, grilled cauliflower and Mibrasa salmon. Freshly baked buns with hummus and pesto come on the side.
Where: L’ETO Restaurant, Dubai
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3.30pm
Cost: Dhs97 for one main; Dhs147 for one starter and one main
Contact: @letocaffe.dubai
JLT
Canary Club
Canary Club’s weekday business lunch brings together Latin American and international flavours in its laid-back JLT setting. Start with dishes like guacamole or sea bass ceviche before moving on to your main, and if you’re going for three courses, the churro tarte Tatin is a good way to finish.
Where: Canary Club, Banyan Tree Residences, JLT
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Dhs105 for two courses; Dhs129 for three courses, excluding beverages
Contact: 04 584 5999, @canaryclubdxb
Nonya
For Malaysian and Singaporean flavours, Nonya at Taj JLT has a four-course weekday business lunch with dishes including beef rendang, chicken satay and dim sum. Tea and coffee are included too, making it a solid option for a longer lunch away from the office.
Where: Nonya, Taj JLT, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Dhs99 for four courses, including tea and coffee
Contact: @nonyadubai
Not Only Fish
Not Only Fish brings Pan-Asian flavours to Almas Tower with a weekday business lunch featuring a mix of starters and mains. Start with a crab roll or chicken katsu sando, with vegetarian options including teriyaki broccoli, before mains such as chicken pho and grilled sea bass.
Where: Not Only Fish, Almas Tower, JLT
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Dhs105 for two courses; Dhs125 for three courses, including one non-alcoholic beverage
Contact: @notonlyfish.dxb
Jumeirah 1 & Al Mina
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
Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen
For something a little different from the usual business lunch, Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen brings the flavours of Rajasthan to the table with its Rajasi Jodhpuri Thaal. Available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, the menu draws on the royal kitchens and regional cooking of Jodhpur, with dishes including Laal Maas, Daal Baati Churma and Surya Nagri Shahi Gatte Ki Sabzi.
Where: Jodhpur Bar & Kitchen, Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah, Al Mina
When: Daily, 12pm to 3pm
Cost: Dhs89 per person for vegetarian; Dhs109 per person for non-vegetarian
Contact: @Jodhpurdxb
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