The Insider team loves a business lunch, and what better way to indulge than with the finest wallet-friendly dining offers?
Aamara, VOCO Hotel SZR
Offering up a splendid 5-courses including steamed bao, butterfly prawn, lamb nihari, followed by petit fours including dates, candy, or cream cheese ice cream. The theme of the restaurant is inspired by the Silk Route and is gloriously decorated with rich painted walls and drapes. AED 95 per person for 5-courses, Monday-Friday 12-3:30pm.
Alici, Bluewaters
A newly-launched offer, Alici at Bluewaters Dubai hosts Pranzo in Costiera. Indulge in Italian like burrata, pasta, and risotto served on weekdays from midday till 3pm for AED 199 per person.
Basko, Business Bay
A luxe Mediterranean restaurant overlooking the iconic Burk Khalifa, guests can enjoy a three-course business launch with crispy tuna tartines, grilled sea bass, short ribs, octopus, steak frites, lemon tart, and more. Weekdays noon until 4pm for AED 135 per person.
BB Social Dining, DIFC
BB Social has an epic reputation for their food in Dubai, and their business lunch brings diners their favourites at more affordable prices. Pick from salmon tataki, nutty salsa, ponzu and avocado, kimchi bao, plus creamy ice cream lollipops with tofu and coconut cheesecake. AED 90 for three courses, Monday-Friday 1-4pm.
Basta! St. Regis Downtown Dubai
This gorgeous downtown Italian has stunning views and authentic cuisine, where diners can get one antipasto, one main, and one dessert. Served weekdays from noon until 4pm for AED 135 per person.
Bella, Grand Millenium Hotel, Business Bay
Gorgeous luxe interiors, dinner shows, and superior views of the Burj Khalifa are on offer as well as their 3-course business lunch offering. Expect risotto, bone marrow in veal jus, pickled fried sea bass, poached salmon with brown butter and sage, plus a delicate frangipane tart for dessert. AED 135 per person weekdays from noon-4pm.
Cé La Vi, Address Sky View
Insta-famous for its swing and incredible views, which are just as spectacular during the daytime, we highly recommend their business lunch. Get a three course set menu with delicacies like burrata, black truffle sushi rice and miso caramel vanilla mousse. AED 140 per person weekdays noon-3pm.
Clay, Bluewaters Dubai
Ultra suave Peruvian-Japanese fusion spot Clay offers a 3-course menu with starter, main, and dessert, while their 4-course offering includes two starters, served in their swanky restaurant with views over Ain Dubai. AED 139 for 3 courses and AED 169 for 4, served weekdays from noon-4pm.
February 30, West Palm Beach
Beachside glamour at this West Palm Beach venue, and their business lunches offer some surprises. Begin with avocado tempura, Greek salad, veal scallopini, seared salmon, and for mains there’s sea bass, lamb, or pasta, and finish with dessert. Served weekdays noon-3pm AED 145 per person.
Indochine, DIFC
Asian fusion meets city slick in one of DIFC’s favourite haunts, and diners can avail two courses for an incredible AED 90 or three courses for AED 120. Feast on sticky rice, squid salad, fried imperial rolls, vegetable summer rolls, beef pho, and Vietnamese sandwiches with poelo salad. Served weekdays noon-3pm.
Josette, ICD Brookfield Place
With an interior like a giant pink marshmallow with sumptuous fluffy seating, the gilt mirrors ensure your visit feels glamorous and indulgent. For food, diners can enjoy Parisian themed dishes, and get two courses for AED 135 and four courses for AED 180. Served weekdays noon-1:30pm.
La Cantine Du Faubourg
French favourite for brunch and dinner, La Cantine also offers an impressive business lunch for only AED 110 per person, with a glass of grape for an extra AED 40. Their fine dining style menu includes roasted sea bream, cauliflower risotto, grilled lamb chops, with white chocolate and walnut brownie for dessert. Served weekdays noon-3pm.
Larte, Studio One Hotel
By far the best priced on our list, Larte’s business lunch retails for a very reasonable AED 65 for two courses. You can add on a glass of wine for an additional AED 25, or dessert for an extra AED 10, and while it’s soon to be too hot, you can still enjoy the outdoor terrace seating. Served weekdays noon-4pm.
LDC Kitchen & Coffee (various locations)
Famous for its breakfasts, their business lunch menu offers a decent spread, including soup or salad, plus main and a coffee with dishes like lasagna and kale salad. Served weekdays from noon until 6pm for AED 78.
LPM, DIFC
The ultimate in chic French dining, LPM is back with a bang after a refurbishment and their business lunch is as popular as ever. Choose between two or three courses and get baby marinated chicken, sea bream, burrata, or warm prawns, followed by ice cream. Their crusty bread and oil is worth a visit by itself. Served weekdays from midday until 3pm between AED 135-AED 180.
Marea, DIFC
Sometimes overlooked amongst the noisier DIFC restaurants, Marea is understated by equally classy and has stunning seafood. Sample their grilled octopus with fregola, apricots, and black olive oi, a seafood spaghetti fish with clams and calamari, and a light sorbet to finish. Weekdays from 12-3pm for AED 120 per person.
Nazcaa, Address Fountain Views Hotel
Still on the Peruvian trend, their business lunch is a fusion of Japan and Peru, and diners get a choice of soup or salad, a plate of sushi, one main, plus dessert. Served weekdays between noon-4pm, AED 125 for five-courses.
QWERTY, Media One Hotel
For media types and those local to Media One, you can pop in for a casual feast with two courses for only AED 90, and add dessert for an additional AED 10, or a coffee. There’s a range of British and international dishes to choose from. Served daily 12-3pm.
ROKA Dubai, Omniyat Hotel
We LOVE their black cod, king crab, and salmon with yuzu den miso, so we are super excited that this is part of their sharing starters business lunch menu. Mains include ryotei miso and red onion, or lamb chops with Korean spices. The regular lunch menu includes a deal for AED 115 with four starters and a choice of main. Premium menu is AED 175, both served weekdays from noon until 3:30pm.
Salmon Guru, Omniyat Hotel
Known for its incredibly decorated cocktails in giant glasses, Salmon Guru’s food is not to be missed. For only AED 100 get two of their sharing concept starters such as free-range chicken lollies, hens croquettes, and then one main including grilled lamb cutlets, and get a choice of dessert. The deal includes a glass of house grape. Served weekdays 12:30-4pm.
Shanghai Me, DIFC
One of DIFC’s finest Asian restaurants, diners can get a full three courses with Chinese and Japanese style dishes, with a choice of soup, appetisers, and mains such as yuzu miso silver cod or beef, plus a selection of rice. Served weekdays noon-4pm for AED 120 per person.
