10 Best Business Lunches in Dubai
- Jan 15, 2024
- 5 min read
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We know there is nowhere like Dubai and the UAE for the range of F&B options - from desk deliveries to date night, there is nothing you cannot find and savour at all budgets and cuisines. The brilliant thing is, that so many of our favourites have amazing value lunch deals to really elevate that client meeting, catch up with colleagues or a great way to take advantage of ‘day dates’ when your evening schedule means Netflix and naps.
Raemona brings you a roundup of some of our favourite business lunch deals in Dubai for 2024 that are definitely worth a try.
1. SushiSamba
VIVO BUSINESS LUNCH
Monday – Friday I 12pm – 3pm
2-course I 169 AED
Located on the 51st floor of the St Regis hotel, SushiSamba offers unobstructed, 360-degree panoramic views of the Palm Jumeirah coastline, the Arabian Gulf, Ain Dubai, and the Dubai skyline. Whisking you 230 metres into the sky at the highest restaurant on the Palm, the SushiSamba theatre-style open kitchen showcases an energetic robata grill and sushi bar. The Vivo Business Lunch offers 2 courses for just 169 AED pp and is available in addition to the a la carte menu. Miso Soup is followed by a choice of small plates including Gyoza, Ceviche, Tempura and the signature Samba Rolls, followed by a large plate choice including Black Cod, Tiger Prawns and Nigiri Sushi/ Maki. There are vegetarian options too.
2. SignorSassi
ANDIAMO A PRANZO
Monday – Friday I 12pm – 2.45pm
3-course I 145 AED
With a menu changing regularly to take advantage of seasonality, Signor Sassi, at St.Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, offers a great value 3 course “Andiamo a Pranzo” lunch deal. The super elegant dining room at Signor Sassi elevates any lunchtime meeting, and features classic Italian dishes and twists on a few signature creations, the menu includes delicious soup and salad choices to start, followed by main courses with Salmon, Veal, Gnocchi and Pizetta to choose from. Finish off your Italian adventure with what else? Tiramisu or a palate cleansing sorbet.
3. SHI
Wu Can Lunch
Monday – Friday I 1pm – 3pm
3-course I 175 AED
Uplevel your lunch break with Chinese fine dining at SHI, Bluewaters Island. The SHI Wu Can menu is a fusion of traditional and modern Chinese dishes. The weekday menuincludes miso yuzu salad, chicken coriander dumplings, California roll, truffle edamame dumpling, Taiwanese smoked sanpei chicken, Alaskan black cod with black bean sauce, tiger prawn in green curry sauce, tofu and eggplant hot pot, and udon noodles with mixed vegetables.
To Book - call 04 393 9990.
4. Pierchic
Monday – Friday I 1pm – 2.30pm
2-course I 135 AED 3-course I 160 AED
Dubai institution Pierchic invites lunchtime diners to its Italian restaurant over-the-water - at Jumeirah Al Qasr for a special discounted menu rate for daytime diners. Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, and with a choice of 2 courses (starter and main course or main course and dessert) at 135 AED or all 3 courses at just 160 AED, starters include fegatini di pollo (chicken liver), burrata and Tuscan Panzanella salad (tomato salad with bread). The main course choice features spaghetti al pomodoro, penne arrabbiata and linguine aglio olio e peperoncino (garlic, oil and chilli pasta). You can finish with a coffee-rich traditional tiramisu or smooth panna cotta as you enjoy the beautiful setting with Burj Al Arab views.
5. Philotimos Meze & Grill
Monday – Sunday I 12.30pm – 4pm
2-course I 65 AED (meze and main or meze and dessert and 1 mocktail or coffee)
3-course I 85 AED ( 1 x cold or hot meze or salad and main and dessert and 1 mocktail or coffee)
For a cosy taste of authentic Greek cuisine, situated in Dar Wasl Mall, Jumeirah 2, Philotimos Meze & Grill offers a fabulous array of traditional treats. Including dips, octopus, moussaka and salads, plus Gyro’s and the local catch of the day, it’s the perfect neighbourhood spot to catch up with friends and family - extending across the weekend too!
To book call 0555561937.
6. Bussola
Monday – Friday I 12pm – 2.45pm
2-course I 140 AED
Another well-loved favourite, Bussola at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi offers a light, creative and truly authentic Italian 2 course lunch option. The business lunch gives you a selection of starters and mains, from which you choose one of each. Dishes are light and tasty, a mixture of classic Italian dishes with a twist. Vegetarians will find plenty to choose from, but there’s more than enough meat and fish options and a few signature creations.
7. Ginger Moon
Monday – Thursday I 12.30pm – 4pm
3-course I 120 AED inc coffee/tea
3-course I 120 AED inc coffee/tea and 1 ‘sip’ (Non alcoholic, glass of grape, signature cocktail or bottled beer)
Ginger Moon offers an enticing menu, with a take on new Californian cuisine, and crafted drinks at W Dubai. Mina Seyahi. Enjoy lunch on the terrace and be promptlytransported to a tropical, Tulum-esque oasis, complete with palm trees, a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ArabianGulf, cabanas, outdoor seating and sun loungers.
To book call 04 399 4141 or visit their website here.
8. Cé La Vi
Monday – Friday I 12pm – 3pm
3-course I 140 AED
Grand Business Lunch - 3-course | 180 AED
Another choice for those who enjoy eating with a view, the Michelin Guide Restaurant Cé La Vi takes you to the 54th floor of the Address Sky View hotel in Downtown Dubai to enjoy their delicious set lunch menu, where you can Indulge in a three-course meal curated by Chef Howard Ko boasting stunning views of the Burj Khalifa whilst you dine at a height. A pleasantly extensive menu to choose from, this lunch also offers a separate vegetarian menu. Choices include Burrata and Salmon Maki, with Salmon and Chicken as mains and Mango tart to finish off with. The Grand Lunch deal offers more choice including scallops, fish and lamb dishes as main courses.
9. BB Social Dining
Monday – Friday I 12.30pm – 4pm
4-course I 110 AED
Situated at Gate Village, DIFC Dubai, in a former art gallery, BB Social's newest four-course business lunch offering is just AED 110. Taking inspiration from the East, West and Middle East, the menu The offer includes a miso soup with a choice of any one dish from their Bites, Bao and BBQ selection, including a complimentary soft beverage.
To book call 04 4074444.
10. QWERTY
Monday – Friday I 12pm – 3pm
2-course I 90 AED inc coffee/tea
3-course | 100 AED inc coffee/tea
For those looking for a relaxed, urban venue for lunch, Media One Hotel’s QWERTY in Media City offers two courses for a wallet-friendly AED 90, a two course meal inclusive of tea or coffee, or add a dessert of the day for just an additional AED 10. The menu is refreshed each week, in order to showcase the versatility and flexibility of the cuisine served - Think ‘ gastro-bar’ vibes, QWERTY is perfect for a colleague catch up or a working lunch.
To book call 04 427 1000.
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