30 of Dubai’s best business lunches that are not in DIFC

Escape the office and give your taste buds a treat with a business lunch that is not in Dubai’s Financial Centre.

Dubai’s fast-paced business environment has elevated the concept of business lunch. Luxury hotels and upscale restaurants offer lavish settings for leisurely lunches and business meetings, often accompanied by breathtaking views and gourmet cuisine. When you need to make an impression, these are Dubai’s best business lunches that are not in DIFC.

99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant 

99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant’s omakase lunch is a great excuse to take a break from work and be swept up in a nine-course business lunch menu. Enjoy signature dishes, including Kobe Edamame, Capumiso Soup, Hamachi Maki, Alaskan King Crab Gunkan, Sea Bass Flambé Nigiri and Skirt Steak. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 2:15pm. AED 189 per person (nine courses including coffee).

GO: Call 04 547 2241 for reservations and more information.

Alici

This summer, Alici offers an Italian lunch experience that’s far from your typical business lunch. “Pranzo in Costiera” brings Italian flavours to the table with fresh ingredients and exclusive dishes not found on Alici’s regular menu. Savour unique offerings like Trenette Nerano, Risotto with Saffron, and Seared Pagro Fillet that will evoke the serene seaside lunches of the Amalfi Coast. Available daily. AED 199 (two-course menu) and AED 299 (three-course menu).

GO: Email reservations@alici.com for reservations and more information.

Al Muntaha

Tuck into a memorable meal at the Michelin-starred Al Muntaha with a four-course set lunch menu from Chef Saverio. The gastronomic journey commences with the Caprese Salad, fusing heirloom tomatoes with mozzarella foam. The renowned Ravioli del Plin showcases guinea fowl ravioli alongside Parmesan cream and truffle tuber melanosporum. For the main course, tuck into Corn-Fed Chicken accompanied by an aubergine variation and vin jaune sauce before finishing the meal with Il Latte – a fusion of biscuit, fresh yoghurt, and goat cheese emulsion. Available daily from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. AED 390 per person (food only).

GO: Visit jumeirah.com for reservations and more information.

Arrazuna by Mehmet Gürs

Nestled in the heart of The Link at One&Only One Za’abeel, Arrazuna has launched a business lunch featuring a three-course menu curated by chef and entrepreneur Mehmet Gürs. Representing a fusion of flavours from the Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, Arrazuna’s business lunch is the perfect weekday culinary experience to share with colleagues, business partners, and friends. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 5pm. AED 140 per person.

GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for reservations and more information.

Berenjak

Dubai residents can escape the office and enjoy a lunch menu of moreish mazeh and kababs. The mazeh selection includes Berenjak’s Panir Sabzi, their famous Black Chickpea Hummus, Black Truffle Olivieh, and Kashk-e Bademjoon. For the mains, tuck into the Koobideh Kabab, Jujeh Kabab, Jujeh Kabab Tond, Barreh Kabab Tond, and Ghaimeh Bademjoon, all served with house rice. This Persian feast is available Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 5pm. AED 125 per person.

GO: Visit www.berenjakuae.com for reservations and more information.

Bistro Aamara

For a distinctive dining experience inspired by the Silk Route, head to Bistro Aamara inside voco Hotel Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road. The three-course business lunch menu features Grilled Butterfly Prawns, Teriyaki Chicken with Baby Spinach, Thai Spiced Vegetable Dumplings and Za’atar Kebab. Desserts include a choice of Baklava or Tira Miso-Tiramisu. Available daily from 12pm to 3pm. AED 125 per person.

GO: Call 052 573 5723 for reservations and more information.

Brasserie Boulud 

The contemporary French concept at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk offers a business lunch featuring an appealing selection of appetisers such as escargots de Bourgogne or salade de sucrine to bring a touch of Provence to Dubai. Main dishes include the grilled hanger steak with French fries or a steamed seabream fillet topped with fennel, tomato and herbs. Completing the experience is the Ile Flottante, a dessert of egg white that takes on the appearance of a fluffy cloud. Available Monday to Friday, from 12:30pm to 3pm. AED 125 per person (two courses) or AED 150 per person (three courses).

GO: Email reservations@brasserieboulud.ae or call 04 281 4020 for reservations and more information.

CÉ LA VI Dubai

Those looking to take a break from the office or catch up with friends can visit this sky-high venue with stunning views of Burj Khalifa. CÉ LA VI’s Chef Howard Ko has curated a business lunch menu combining flavours that will invigorate the senses. The menu changes regularly, but diners can expect three courses, including CÉ LA VI signatures: burrata salad, miso black cod, and truffle’ sushi rice’ risotto. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 140 per person.

GO: Email reservation-dxb@celavi.com or call 04 582 6111 for reservations and more information.

DuangDy

DuangDy at The Link has introduced a new business lunch experience by the talented culinary duo Duangporn ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Dylan’ Lan’ Jones. The vibrant menu celebrates Thai heritage, and the highlights include Yuin Bpet Yang, an organic duck salad with soy dressing; Geng Daing Gai, organic chicken with red curry and green banana; Prik Khuea, stir-fried homemade split pea tofu with garlic and chilli; and Phat Pak Boong, stir-fried morning glory with squid. Available Tuesday to Friday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. AED 148 (two courses) or AED 168 (three courses,)

GO: Visit www.sevenrooms.com for reservations and more information.

Estiatorio Milos Dubai

Under the leadership of renowned chef Costas Spiliadis, Estiatorio Milos is a Mediterranean seafood restaurant that revolves around Hellenic cuisine, fine wine and exceptional hospitality. The business lunch menu showcases exclusively the freshest ingredients, ranging from succulent ceviches and tzatziki, all presented in their purest form with a sprinkle of Aegean rock salt or a splash of olive oil sourced from ancient Koroneiki olive trees. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 200 per person.

GO: Visit www.milosdubai.com for reservations and more information.

Eugène Eugène 

The booming brasserie inside Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates offers a bountiful business lunch in a beautiful garden setting. Under the culinary guidance of Head Chef Yannis Sgard, guests can enjoy a menu of Potato Salad, Salmon Gravalax and Tuna Carpaccio, followed by Pan-Fried Stonebass or Ricotta Gnocchi. To conclude this leisurely lunch, guests can indulge in the Salted Caramel Cheesecake or Tart of the Day. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 110 per person (two courses) or AED 125 per person (three courses).

GO: Email book@eugeneeugene.ae or call 04 379 8963 for reservations and more information.

Fi’lia

The region’s first fully female-led restaurant is anchored around an authentic approach to Italian cuisine on the 70th floor of SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences. The business lunch features a choice of one starter, one main course and one dessert, with dishes such as Insalata Verde, Margherita Pizza and the famous Fi’liamisu included. Available Monday to Friday, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. AED 99 per person (three courses).

GO: Visit www.sbe.com or call 04 607 0737 for reservations and more information.

Hoe Lee Kow

If you’re craving a taste of unconventional Korean cuisine, look no further than Reif Othman’s newly-opened Hoe Lee Kow in Dubai Hills Business Park. The Hanjeomsim Business Lunch offers a variety of assorted Korean banchan (side dishes), followed by a choice of reimagined Korean main courses, including the HLK Chicken, vegetable bibimbap, sundubu jiggae, or grilled marinated salmon. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 88 per person. 

GO: Email reservations@hoeleekow.com or call 04 255 5142 for reservations and more information.  

La Dame de Pic

Michelin-starred French fine-dining restaurant La Dame de Pic Dubai offers a special three-course set menu called “Sonate.” This menu is perfect for those seeking an elegant lunch experience and showcases Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s culinary excellence and distinctive style. La Dame de Pic Dubai enhances midday dining with refined French cuisine and a sophisticated ambience, ensuring a memorable fine dining experience. Available daily from 12:30pm to 3pm. AED 390 per person.

GO: Visit https://sevn.ly/xHES42Ji for reservations and more information.

L’Amo Bistro Del Mare

L’Amo Bistro Del Mare at Dubai Harbour has launched a summer lunch menu. Starting with refreshing dishes such as Buffalo Mozzarella Cream with fresh octopus and tomato, L’Amo Salad, Sea Bass Carpaccio or Zucchini Parmigiana with prawns. The main course selection offers Pennete Allo Scarpariello with fresh Datterino tomatoes, Spaghetti Aglio with sea bream tartare and caviar or Wagyu Tagliata paired with rocket and parmesan. For dessert, indulge in Artisanal Gelato or Mini Baba Allay Frutta, a light cake drizzled in syrup and topped with cream. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 135 (two courses) or AED 155 (three courses).

GO: Visit www.lamorestaurant.com for reservations and more information.

Lola Taberna Española 

In Spain, Menú del día is typically a three-course meal, starting with a primer plato to get started, a segundo plato to follow, and finished with a sweet postre. The business lunch offer at Lola Taberna Española features a fixed menu or two or three courses of delicious Spanish dishes. Available Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 4pm. AED 85 (one starter and one main course), AED 99 (two starters and one main course) or AED 125 (two starters, one main course and one dessert).

GO: Call 04 247 6688 for reservations and more information.

Loona

Designed by chefs Artem Losev and Vitaly Istomin, Loona in Downtown Dubai has launched a neighbourhood lunch. The menu includes Beef Tartare with Parmesan Espuma and homemade flatbread, Chicken Broth with Tortellini, Risotto Parmigiano, Smoked Eel Tartare with avocado and Tagliolini with truffle sauce. To conclude the feast, guests can indulge in decadent desserts like the signature Chocolate Fudge, Lemon Sorbet or the Loona Cookie. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm. AED 120 per person.

GO: Visit www.loona.ae for reservations and more information.

MayaBay Dubai

Nestled alongside Jumeirah Al Naseem’s Turtle Lagoon, MayaBay Dubai is decorated with intricately carved wooden panels accentuated by natural stones and large glass windows that provide uninterrupted views of the Burj Al Arab. The business lunch menu includes Avocado Salad, MayaBay Salmon Sashimi and Prawn Spring Rolls to start, followed by Black Cod with Miso and Honey, Green Curry or Pad Thai. Dessert options feature Chocolate Spring Rolls or Coconut Cheesecake Tacos. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 135 per person.

GO: Visit www.mayabayrestaurant.com for reservations or more information.

REIF Japanese Kushiyaki

At REIF Japanese Kushiyaki in Dubai Hills Business Park, you can savour a beautiful Bento Lunch. The meal commences with a serving of miso soup and a fresh assorted salad and is followed by a choice of tempting options such as Chicken Katsu Curry Donburi, Onigiri and Wagyu Mazemen. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 88 (miso soup, salad, and a choice of main course).

GO: Email reservations@reifkushiyaki.com or call 04 255 5142 for reservations and more information.

Riviera by Jean Imbert

Nestled in the heart of Dubai at The Lana – Dorchester Collection, Riviera by Jean Imbert offers a stunning French-Mediterranean dining experience with picturesque views of Marasi Bay Marina. Decorated in tranquil shades of blush, sage, blue, and yellow, the restaurant boasts a thoughtfully crafted business lunch menu featuring Gazpacho, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Roasted Chicken, Seabass Fillet and Tagliolini with zucchini sauce. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 135 per person.

GO: Visit www.dorchestercollection.com for reservations and more information.

ROKA

ROKA, the contemporary Japanese robatayaki restaurant inside The Opus by Zaha Hadid, offers a two-course premium lunch menu with a selection of four starters to share, including salmon tartare and black cod and king crab dumplings. Guests are invited to indulge in one main course from various signatures, such as sea bream fillet or lamb cutlets with Korean spices. The regular Business Lunch Menu has also been revived, with the addition of a new starter – Warm mushrooms, Padrón pepper, green beans and spicy sesame miso. Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 125 per person (regular business lunch) and AED 185 per person (premium business lunch).

GO: Call 04 439 7171 for reservations and more information.

Rüya Dubai

Rüya Dubai’s three-course business lunch menu combines contemporary Anatolian cuisine with sea and skyline views. Start with Red Lentil soup before indulging in appetiser options of Cig Kofte (beef tartare with bulgur and baby gem), Gavurdagi (tomato salad with shallots and spiced walnuts), Halloumi and Mixed Leaf Salad and Levrek (raw sea bass with mustard and apple). Mains include Two Cheese Pide with slow-cooked egg, Adana Kebap made with lamb and burnt tomato, Guvec (clay pot vegetables in a tomato and red pepper sauce) and Sis Tavuk Kebap (yoghurt and chilli-marinated grilled chicken), alongside a choice of tea or coffee. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3:30pm. AED 130 per person.

GO: Email ruya.dubai@stregis.com or call 04 218 0065 for reservations and more information.

Sfumato 

We love Sfumato, so we were thrilled to hear that it launched a business lunch. The dishes range from a Tuna Tartare with mango and coriander ponzu, to a Grilled Striploin with roasted potatoes. The fine dining experience showcases seasonal produce and vegetarian dishes. The menu is available on weekdays from 12pm to 3pm. AED 115 per person (two-course meal) and AED 135 per (three-course meal).

GO: Visit https://sfumatodxb.com for more information.

Signor Sassi

Signor Sassi is marking the arrival of its weekday lunch with the Andiamo A Pranzo menu. Translated as “Let’s go to lunch,” this offer includes a three-course menu of Signor Sassi signatures. Indulge in the Soup of the Day or Aubergine Parmigiana before enjoying Pizzetta Margherita, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Scottish Salmon Fillet or the Veal Lemon Escalope. Complete your meal with a refreshing Lemon Sorbet or the show-stopping Tiramisu. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 145 per person (one starter, one main course and one dessert).

GO: Email reservations@seniorsassidubai.com, or call 04 278 4848 for reservations and more information.

Sumosan Dubai

Since its debut at The Dubai EDITION, Sumosan has become a notable presence in the Dubai dining landscape. The Japanese powerhouse is captivating diners with its latest lunch offering – the enticing bento box. For a delightful culinary journey, guests can kick off with a mixed baby leaf salad or the Albemarle Roll. The main course options include the 24-hour Miso-marinated Black Cod, Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with Yakitori Sauce, or Black Angus fillet with Yakiniku Sauce. The meal concludes with a choice of either a Matcha Brownie accompanied by chocolate ice cream or the Deconstructed Miso Cheesecake paired with green tea ice cream. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 140 per person.

GO: Visit www.sumosan.com for reservations and more information.

SUSHISAMBA Dubai

The highest restaurant on Palm Jumeirah offers lunchtime diners the chance to take in the view at one of the most in-demand restaurants in town. The two-course Vivo Business Lunch offers the ideal solution for elevated business meetings and social catch-ups. Set to the backdrop of striking 360-degree views of Dubai, expect SUSHISAMBA signature dishes, ranging from seviches and SAMBA rolls to robata delicacies and more. The offer includes miso soup followed by the choice of two starters and one main course. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 169 per person (two courses).

GO: Visit www.sushisamba.com for reservations and more information.

TATEL

Arguably Dubai’s hottest reservation right now, TATEL has launched a leisurely business lunch offer to tempt you away from your desk. Dishes include Ensalada de Tomate y Bonito (tuna salad with fresh tomato and lemon dressing), Croquetas de Setas (mushroom croquettes), and chilled Gazpacho soup. Main course options include Arroz Meloso de Setas (creamy rice with wild oyster mushrooms), Pollito (baby chicken served with black garlic aioli), or Pulpo a la Brasa (octopus with fried potatoes and sweet paprika). To finish, indulge in desserts such as Spanish Flan topped with caramelised sugar or TATEL’s signature cheesecake. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm. AED 120 (two courses), AED 140 (three courses) or AED 175 (four courses).

GO: Visit https://tatelrestaurants.com for reservations and more information.

Trèsind

The critically acclaimed Indian restaurant, Trèsind has taken up residence inside One&Only Royal Mirage. The restaurant is famed for its dishes, which are a thing of beauty and come with Insta-worthy presentations. Lunch offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian set menus that feature Cedar Wood Smoked Tandoori Chicken, Prawn Ghee Roast, Traditional Butter Chicken and Paan cotton candy. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm. AED 125 per person.

GO: Visit https://tresind.com for more information.

YAVA

Wasl 51’s Mediterranean restaurant YAVA offers an enticing business lunch menu. The three-course meal features exciting choices such as baked honey lemon salmon, olive chicken tajine, burnt cheesecake and tiramisu. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 99 per person.

GO: Email info@yava.me or call 04 548 5733 for reservations and more information.