Lunch is often the most overlooked meal of the working week, but in Dubai it can also be one of the best. From waterfront terraces and skyline views to polished city dining rooms, the emirate’s business lunches are packed with value, making it easier to step away from your desk and enjoy a proper midday break. Whether you’re planning a client meeting, catching up with colleagues or simply upgrading your own lunch hour, these are some of the best business lunches in Dubai to try right now.
City favourites for a polished weekday lunch
Few Dubai restaurants do a business lunch quite as well as La Petite Maison (LPM). A long-standing DIFC favourite, it remains one of the city’s most reliable spots for everything from client lunches to relaxed catch-ups, and the atmosphere is usually lively. The weekday business lunch comes with two set menu options, featuring dishes such as sea bream tartare, grilled prawns, Paccheri à la Norcina and tomato and eggplant risotto. Opt 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 is another DIFC name that continues to draw attention, and its business lunch is one of the better-value options in the district. Priced at Dhs119, the menu includes a starter and main, with choices such as Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and Wood-Fired Prawns, alongside Roasted Baby Chicken, Porcini Mushroom Risotto and Grilled Salmon. It is an easy pick if you want to impress without overcomplicating lunch. Where: The Guild, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC Cost: Dhs119 for one starter and one main Contact: @theguilddubai
Also in DIFC, Il Gattopardo is worth a look if you want a more elevated midday meal. Available Monday to Friday, the three-course business lunch currently comes with 20 per cent off this summer, making it a strong option for both client meetings and leisurely lunches 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 Dubai offers a weekday lunch that brings a little extra theatre to the middle of the day. Available Monday to Friday, the business lunch includes a choice of two or three courses plus a beverage, making it a stylish option for client meetings or catching up with colleagues. The restaurant is also part of this month’s Temperature Series promotion: on June 22 and 29, diners can receive a discount on food based on Dubai’s daily temperature, capped at 40 per cent off. Expect Cantonese dishes including dim sum and China Tang Signature Beijing Duck, 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, serves a business lunch that highlights Chef Kelvin Cheung’s Third Culture Cooking. Available on weekdays, the two- or three-course menu features some of the restaurant’s standout dishes and works just as well for client meetings as it does for a casual midday catch-up. Where: Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai Cost: Dhs125 for two courses; Dhs145 for three courses Contact: @junsdubai
Waterfront and view-driven lunch spots
If lunch with a skyline backdrop is your idea of a worthwhile break, Andaliman should be on your list. Its Skyline Business Lunch is served 100 metres above the city at The Link, One Za’abeel, and includes a choice of rice, vegetarian or burger set, each served with dessert and still water. The menu is built around authentic Indonesian flavours inspired by the country’s culinary heritage, with panoramic views of Dubai to match. Where: Andaliman, The Link, One Za’abeel When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm Cost: Dhs99 per person Contact: @andalimandubai
The Restaurant at Address Creek Harbour offers another attractive setting for a business lunch, especially if you want to swap the desk for waterfront views. Available weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the menu focuses on premium meat cuts or fresh salmon, served with a selection of signature sides and sauces. The calm setting is a bonus. Where: The Restaurant, Address Creek Harbour Cost: Dhs195 per person Contact: @addresscreekharbour
High Society pairs business lunch with a strong view from the 30th floor of The Lana, Dorchester Collection. Served on weekdays from 12pm to 3pm between June 1 and September 30, the menu offers two or three courses and includes dishes such as D.O.P Burrata, Wagyu Katsu Sando, Mancini Truffle Pasta and Japanese Roll Cake, along with 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 brings the same appeal to the coast, with a weekday lunch at Atlantis The Royal that trades the office for sea views. Available Monday to Friday, the set menu includes Nobu favourites such as crispy rice, salmon tataki, sushi, salmon yakimono and chicken sando. Where: Nobu by the Beach, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah Cost: Dhs175 per person Contact: @nobubythebeach
Bâoli also makes a strong case for extending lunch a little longer. Its Summer Lunch Menu is available by the beach at J1 Beach, bringing together Mediterranean flavours and Japanese influences for a relaxed weekday meal by the water. Where: Bâoli, J1 Beach When: Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 5pm Cost: From Dhs159 Contact: @baoli.dubai
Ristorante Loren offers a similarly scenic option on Palm West Beach. Ideal for anyone who enjoys Italian food and a waterfront setting, the weekday business lunch combines authentic Italian cooking with a relaxed backdrop that suits both client meetings and slower lunches. Where: Ristorante Loren, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah When: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm Cost: Dhs160 per person Contact: @ristorante.loren
Good-value options for a quick, satisfying break
For those working in JVC, Woodish has introduced a business lunch with value firmly in mind. 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. Dessert choices include Tiramisu, San Sebastian Cheesecake and Lotus Cheesecake. Where: Woodish, JVC Cost: Dhs79 per person; Dhs150 for two people Contact: @woodish.dxb
Publiq European Bistro is a straightforward choice if time is tight. Its Express Business Lunch includes 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
The MAINE Land Brasserie in Business Bay remains a favourite among the area’s lunch crowd, thanks to a three-course Lunch Prix Fixe that features some of the restaurant’s best-known dishes. Expect Sea Bass Ceviche, Steak Frites and Sticky Toffee Pudding in a signature brasserie setting. Where: The MAINE Land Brasserie, Business Bay Cost: Dhs145 per person Contact: @themainedxb
Meliá Desert Palm offers a more countryside-style escape from the office. Its 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
In Downtown Dubai, Jun’s and in Business Bay, High Society both show that business lunch can be more than just a practical meal; it can also be an opportunity to slow down, enjoy good food and take in the city properly. Whether you want a quick, affordable set menu or a longer, view-filled lunch, Dubai has no shortage of weekday options worth leaving your desk for.
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