Embark on a culinary adventure through the vibrant landscape of UAE’s business lunch scene! From chic cafes to elegant bistros, we’ve curated a roundup of the most enticing deals that promise not just great food, but also the perfect setting for sealing deals and fostering connections. Join us as we explore the flavors, ambiance, and hospitality that make these establishments the go-to destinations for savvy professionals looking to combine business with pleasure.
1. Prime68
Prime68, the award-winning steakhouse located on the 68th floor of the iconic JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, has introduced a special offer on its acclaimed business lunch. Guests can enjoy a delicious three-course meal priced at an unbeatable AED 125 per person, exclusively available until the end of summer.
Every Thursday and Friday from 12pm – 3pm, diners can indulge a meticulously crafted menu featuring Prime68’s signature starters, mouthwatering main courses, and divine desserts, all against a stunning backdrop of Dubai’s skyline from the lofty heights of the 68th floor. With breathtaking panoramic vistas of Dubai’s cityscape, prepare for a memorable dining experience, fusing culinary excellence with unparalleled luxury.
Timings: Every Thursday & Friday, 12pm – 3pm
Price: AED 125 per person (food only)
Offer: Three-course meal
Contact Details: Call 04 414 3000 or Email jwmmrr@marriott.com.
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2. Alaya, DIFC
Take a break from the office hustle or elevate your lunch meetings with a chic midday meal at Alaya, DIFC. Guests can choose between a 3 course (AED 148) or 4 course (AED 168) menu to enjoy in the luxuriously opulent and vibrant interior. Alaya’s set menu reflects the vibrant journey from the Coast of the Mediterranean Sea, to the heart of the Middle East.
Allow the worldliness of flavours from Alaya’s Journey to enchant your pallet every Monday to Friday, from 12:30PM – 5PM, in Alaya, DIFC. The perfect location to spend your lunch hour.
Contact Details: Call +9714 570 6289 or Email reservations@alaya-dubai.com
Instagram: @alayadubai
3. Besh
Skip dining al desko and head to Besh for either two courses and a soft drink for Dhs75 or three courses with a soft drink for Dhs95.
Dhs75 (two courses with one soft drink), Dhs95 (three courses with one soft drink). Mon-Fri 12.30pm-3.30am.
Location: Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Al Barsha
Contact Details: Call 04 377 2353
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4. Eugène Eugène
Eugène Eugène offers up a delicious business lunch every weekday. With a selection of modern French dishes that are whipped up and served quickly. Perfect for busy professionals.
Dhs100 (two courses). Mon-Fri, noon-3pm.
Location: Kepminski Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha
Contact Details: Call 04 379 8963
Instagram: @eugeneeugenedubai
5. China Bistro
China Bistro serves up an affordable business lunch every Monday to Thursday, from 11.30am to 4.30pm. You can enjoy a five-course meal including starters, soup, rice/noodles of your choice, gravy, and dessert at Dhs35 for a vegetarian meal and Dhs39 for a regular meal.
Dishes include ginger chicken Jiaozi dumplings to honey noodles with vanilla ice cream, all for a pocket-friendly price.
Dhs39 for five courses. Mon-Thu, 11.30am-4.30pm.
Location: Multiple locations
Instagram: @chinabistrouae
6. Jones The Grocer
Jones the Grocer’s Mall of the Emirates location is offering a three-course lunch deal for Dhs99 or two courses for Dhs79. Available from Monday to Thursday between noon and 3pm, Jones features a range of starters including the spicy lentil soup or the truffle parsnip soup.
The main course selection includes truffle mushroom risotto, chargrilled harissa chicken, pan-fried sea bass, or garlic and chilli linguine. End the meal with the popular Valrhona chocolate eclair, the honey cake, and the classic Jones carrot cake.
Dhs79 (two courses), Dhs99 (three courses). Mon-Thu noon-3pm.
Location: Mall of the Emirates
Contact Details: Call 04 385 1033
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7. Basko
This retro-style Mediterranean restaurant with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa in Business Bay offers a three-course business lunch throughout the working week from noon to 4pm from Dhs135 per person.
Fuel up with dishes including crispy tuna tartines, linguini with girolles and Parmigiano, grilled sea bass, short ribs, grilled octopus, steak frites, lemon tart and more.
Dhs135 per person, Dhs175 (premium selection). Mon-Fri noon-4pm.
Contact Details: Call 04 582 4242
Instagram: @baskodubai
8. Bella
This swish spot has super views of Burj Khalifa, as well as a cracking business lunch menu. You’ll get three courses every day of the week, which will change weekly to reflect different regions in Italy.
Dishes include pickled fried sea bass, risotto with saffron, bone marrow and veal jus, poached salmon in brown butter, sage, roasted almonds and mashed potato and pizza with turkey, mushrooms, artichokes, olives and parmesan cheese. There’s also frangipane tart for dessert.
Dhs135. Mon-Fri noon-4pm.
Location: Grand Millennium Hotel, Business Bay
Contact Details: Call 04 873 3377
Instagram: @bellarestaurantdxb
9. Fi’lia
Enjoy a three-course set menu of Italian-Mediterranean classics at this women-led restaurant in Business Bay. For the Dhs99 business lunch, choose one starter, the tomatino or the cavolo salad with kale, baby spinach, and basil sorbet. Mains include fresh buffalo margherita, the diavola with spianata sausage, or the rich quattro fromaggi pizza with pancetta, fior di latte, taleggio, brebis, and provolone.
Dessert seals the deal with the Fi’liamisu of light mascarpone cream, savoiardi, and espresso syrup. There’s also an elevated Dhs125 menu which also includes arancini with taleggio cheese and marinara or roasted garlic prawns with vanilla butter. Mains include a carbonara, a branzino or roast chicken. You can also choose from a classic parmigiana or asparagus risotto.
Dhs99 (three courses), Dhs135 (three courses). Mon-Thu noon-3pm.
Location: SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences Dubai, Business Bay
Contact Details: Call 04 607 0757
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10. ROKA Dubai
ROKA Dubai’s business lunch premium menu includes four starters to share including salmon tartare with yuzu den miso, black cod and king crab dumplings with roast chilli. You also get a main per person, including sea bream fillet, ryotei miso and red onion or lamb chops with Korean spices and sesame cucumber.
There’s also the regular business lunch deal that’s Dhs115, which includes four starters and a choice of main.
Dhs115 (regular menu), Dhs175 (premium menu). Mon-Fri noon-3.30pm.
Location: The Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay
Contact Details: Call 04 439 7171
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11. Tàn Chá
Tàn Chá’s business lunch menu features a range of dishes including a choice of one starter and one main course and a tea with options to suit all dietary preferences, including vegetarians. Guests can choose from a selection of starters, which includes duck spring rolls, baked barbecue chicken puff, truffle mushroom bun, and hot & sour soup.
For the mains, Tàn Chá Restaurant offers stir-fried king prawns and cashews, tea-smoked crispy chicken or the Hokkaido scallop in XO sauce. Vegetarians can order the ma po tofu, Sichuanese aubergine and coconut crumb.
Dhs100 for two courses, Dhs120 for three courses. Daily from noon-3pm.
Location: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Contact Details: Call 056 681 8881
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12. Amaya
Enjoy a special lunch deal at Amaya with full views of the Burj Khalifa. Starting from Dhs159 per person you can enjoy a three-course set menu that includes a soup of the day, a starter including tuna tartar, burrata salad, salmon tacos and much more.
For mains, choose from pizza, pasta, and risotto to name a few. End the meal with dessert including watermelon, tiramisu or a profiterole. Add shisha to your meal for an extra Dhs60.
Dhs159 (three courses), Dhs210(three courses and shisha). Mon-Fri noon-3pm.
Contact Details: Call 04 587 1000
Instagram: @amayadubai
13. Atmosphere
Atmosphere, the highest restaurant in the world, has a special lunch deal starting at Dhs250 per person. Perched atop Burj Khalifa, the deal means you can dine in luxury and enjoy stunning views of Dubai from the world’s tallest building while you’re at it.
Dubbed the ‘Quick Fix Luncheon’, Atmosphere offers a two or three-course dining experience, featuring a selection of dishes including wagyu croquettes and wild sea bass. And while you enjoy some of these high-end plates, you can also take your phone out to capture the breathtaking views that just keep going and going.
Dhs250 (two courses), Dhs300 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm.
Contact Details: Call 04 888 3828
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14. Amazónico
This cool Amazonian-themed restaurant has a top business lunch deal to check out. For Dhs155, you’ll get a four-course menu with dishes including ensalada de sandía, picanha tartare, anticucho, Nikkei marinated chicken, lubina Nikkei, sea bass, estofado, pollo asado, baklava, mocha and more.
For a lighter and healthier option, they have also introduced a sushi lunch menu, Japazónico, with a selection of tiradito, maki and nigiri to choose from.
Dhs155 (four courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm.
Location: Gate Village 11, DIFC
Contact Details: 04 571 3999
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15. Avli by tashas
Avli by tashas’ business lunch is inspired by the Athenian way of life. To start, the menu presents a selection of cold and hot mezedes, with options such as the tuna carpaccio with tonnato sauce and preserved lemon oil dressing, a red snapper crudo drizzled with tomato sauce, lemon dressing, jalapeño vinegar and green oil.
Mains include chicken souvlaki served with Greek fries, tomato cucumber salad, tzatziki and pita bread and moussaka with slow-cooked beef mince. Another great addition is the hearty valsamikos pasta, tossed in creamy balsamic, stracciatella and garlic confit. End the meal with a peach pavolva, daktyla or a selection of ice creams.
Dhs130 (two courses), Dhs165 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-4pm.
Location: Gate Village 11, DIFC
Contact Details: Call 04 359 0008
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The UAE offers an exceptional variety of business lunch deals that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From luxurious settings in high-rise towers to cozy eateries with personalized service, there’s a perfect spot for every professional seeking to combine business with culinary delight. These top lunch destinations not only provide delicious meals but also create an ideal ambiance for networking and sealing deals. Make your midday break both productive and pleasurable by exploring these outstanding business lunch options across the UAE. Bon appétit!