Make the most of that quick lunch break with our round-up of the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi
Looking for some of the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi? Look no further!
Embark on a culinary voyage through the bustling business landscape of Abu Dhabi, where business meets gastronomic excellence seamlessly over lunch. Redefining the typical midday meeting, explore offering a perfect fusion of convenience and quality dining to truly impress your guests.
Think authentic Italian exploration at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s Marco’s Italian, or a dab of French Mediterranean flair at LPM Restaurant & Bar. We’ve rounded up the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi to create the ideal backdrop for forging connections.
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FAIRMONT BAB AL BAHR
Head to Marco’s Italian, the authentic Italian eatery nestled within Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, for a ‘Business Buon Appetito’. This gastronomic affair offers you the choice between a two and three course menu, designed to elevate the lunch break to new heights. Elevating the experience, Chef Giampaolo highlights a specially recommended dish each week that captures the essence of the changing seasons.
Ideal for business meetings or quick lunches, the restaurant redefines convenience without sacrificing quality. Don’t miss out!
Available Monday to Friday, 1pm to 3pm. Prices inclusive of water AED 90 for two-course menu, AED 120 for three-course menu. For bookings, call 02 654 3238
LA PETITE MAISON (LPM) ABU DHABI
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The renowned home of French Mediterranean cuisine brings a new flair to its Business Lunch menu. Make the most of your quick lunch break at Al Maryah Island with LPM’s Le Petit Menu for the ultimate two-course experience with one starter and a main course.
Or if you have a little more wiggle room, opt for the delicious three-course Le Grand Menu for a leisurely lunch experience including one starter, a main course, and a delectable dessert. The menu comes with a salad of the day and freshly baked homemade baguette, and at each table, the iconic tomato set is available simply for guests to curate their interpretation of a tomato salad alongside their meal.
The seasonal menus combined with a buzzing atmosphere and stunning interiors that showcase curated art displays make for the perfect afternoon rendezvous.
Available weekdays, 12pm to 3pm. Prices AED 135 Le Petit Menu, AED 180 Le Grand Menu. For bookings, call 02 6929 600
THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI
Villa Toscana
Looking for a light business lunch in Abu Dhabi? Head to Villa Toscana at The St.Regis Abu Dhabi for a lunch that scream fine dining. Enjoy antipasti including aged European cheeses, fresh salads and charcuterie followed by desserts like Italian chocolates, fresh fruits, and tiramisu. Of course you could always add in sumptuous mains such as pasta for a heartier experience.
Available Monday to Friday, noon-3pm. AED 120 (antipasti and dessert), AED 145 (antipasti, main and dessert). For bookings, call 02 694 4553
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SHERATION ABU DHABI CORNICHE
Not one or two, but four different and equally delectable options await you at Le Bistrot’s business lunch! The food forward three-course set menu comes with a starter, dessert, and a main that can transport you anywhere from Italy to France to a true midday grill experience. Available on weekdays at Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort Corniche, this lunch is a fuss-free gastronomic affair that won’t break your bank.
Available Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. To reserve tables, guests can call, 054 7919022
ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI
BB Social Dining
Located on the ground floor of Rosewood Hotel next to Al Majlis, BB Social dining is just the experience you need for the perfect lunch. Explore a wide variety of Modern Asian dishes with a touch of Middle Eastern flavours across Baos, Sushi, Dim Sum, BBQ and much more. Touted as one of the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi, enjoy one miso soup, one bite of your choice, one bao of your choice, one BBQ of your choice and one non-alcoholic beverage. Sweeten the deal with an extra dessert or coffee for the nominal price of AED 20. Don’t miss out!
Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm. Prices AED 125 inclusive of one miso soup, bite, bao, BBQ and non-alcoholic beverage. For bookings, call 02 236 2600
Dai Pai Dong
You cannot think Chinese in Abu Dhabi without thinking of the majestic Dai Pai Dong. Like the rest of the menu, it’s no surprise that business lunch offers mouthwatering delights throughout the week at an unbeatable price. The lunch here includes four courses with dim sum, spring rolls, soup, main courses and desserts – making for the perfect midday treat!
Available Monday to Friday, noon-3pm. AED 128 for a four course menu. For bookings, call 02 813 5588
PARK ROTANA ABU DHABI
Whether it’s an intimate gathering for the top brass or a celebratory office outing for the whole team, choose from three to five course a la carte menus curated by our chefs to suit your individual tastes. Feast on Teatro’s famously diverse menu with a buffet spread that is sure to satisfy every taste on the team.
Elevate your afternoons with delectable menus curated by our executive chef to satisfy your cravings and guarantee that everyone gets an appealing option in your special event.
Available everyday. For menu options and bookings, call 02 657 3317
BEACH ROTANA ABU DHABI
Embark on a culinary journey through the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with sumptuous Thali Specials! Immerse yourself in the essence of traditional India on your plate with the meticulously crafted Veg and Non-Veg Thali options, complemented by a refreshing glass of Lassi.
Featuring the likes of Paneer Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobhi and more on the veg end, to Lamb Curry, Butter Chicken Morsels and more on the non-veg end – coupled with the refreshing sides make for a lunch experience that’s sure to impress and leave your palate delighted.
Available daily, 12pm to 3.30pm. Prices AED 100 for Vegetarian Thali, AED 130 for Non-Vegetarian Thali. For bookings, call 02 6979186
PARADISO YAS BAY
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Indulge in a midday Mediterranean getaway with Paradiso’s Business Lunch menu. Packed with their top-notch signature dishes, you can choose between two or three courses at a special price. Start your lunch with French and Italian delights like creamy burrata with tomatoes or premium beef carpaccio. For the main course, savour classics like spaghetti Bolognese, grilled rib eye steak, pan-seared sea bass, or traditional breaded chicken Milanese. Cap off your meal with decadent homemade desserts like Madagascan vanilla panna cotta or a trio of mousses.
Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm, starting at AED 110 for two courses or AED 130 for three. For bookings, email contact-paradiso-abudhabi@groupebarriere.com
HILTON ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND
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The business lunch options on Yas Island are as delicious as the next, and Graphos Social Kitchen at Hilton Abu Dhabi is no exception! Choose from delicious options such as pad Thai, burgers and pasta for a two-course lunch that will leave you full and your wallet secure too. It’s the perfect midday escape for all.
Available Monday to Friday, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Prices AED 89 inclusive two courses. For bookings, call 02 208 6900
ANDAZ CAPITAL GATE
How about lunch at the world’s farthest leaning man-made building? Impress your colleagues/clients/both a fabulous business lunch outing at Cyan Brasserie, offering you a rotating menu that changes every three days. Delight in the likes of poached prawn salad, pan-seared salmon and chicken basquaise on a two or three course menu for the perfect afternoon meal.
Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm. Prices AED 135 for two courses, AED 150 for three courses. For bookings, call 056 544 8158
COYA
Can’t get enough of COYA at night? Check out their business lunch for another reason to visit this massively popular venue! The menu includes a soup, side dish, and two starters along with your choice of mains. Start off the meal with options like burrata, wagyu beef bao and salmon tacos before moving on to some delectable mains including the likes of miso grilled salmon and quinoa and pumpkin iron pot. If you have the time, be sure to add on a dessert!
Available Monday to Thursday, 12.30pm to 4pm; Fridays 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Prices AED 130 inclusive of two starters and a main, AED 150 inclusive of two starters, main and dessert. For bookings, call 02 306 7000
ANTONIA CHIC, THE GALLERIA BUSINESS LUNCH
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Discover the perfect business lunch spot at Antonia Chic in The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. Enjoy a starter and pizza or pasta for AED 135, or elevate your meal with a starter, main course, and gelato or coffee for AED 175. Ideal for groups of eigh or fewer, Antonia Chic offers a delightful midday escape with its sophisticated ambiance and delectable dishes.
Available Monday to Friday from midday to 4pm. For larger group bookings, email info@antoniarestaurant.com
BYBLOS SUR MER
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Head to Intercontinental Abu Dhabi for a quick business lunch that’s sure to keep you coming back for more. In quintessential fashion, the menu at Byblos Sur Mer includes hot and cold mezze that you just can’t get enough of, including classics like hummus, loubieh, makanek and jawaneh. Follow it up with a massive mixed grill platter that’s sure to get you salivating, and if that wasn’t enough – there’s dessert on the menu too!
Available Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 4pm. Price AED 125 inclusive of starters, main and dessert. For bookings, call 050 721 1079
PEARL ROTANA CAPITAL CENTRE
Nobody does authentic Italian vibes better than Dino’s Bistro Italiano. Treat yourself to a feast with their two or three course menu that offers options like minestrone soup, buffalo mozzarella, ragu gnocchi and margherita pizza and more! Mains include chicken parmesan and veal scaloppini, and of course, the classic dessert options feature tiramisu, gelato and lemon tortina. For a nominal price inclusive of soft beverages – this is one value for money offering you cannot miss!
Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3.30pm. Prices AED 115 inclusive of two courses, water, soft drinks and tea or coffee , AED 135 inclusive of three courses, water, soft drinks and tea or coffee. For bookings, call 02 307 5551
FOUQUET’S ABU DHABI
Inviting guests to escape on a lunchtime voyage to Paris, Fouquet’s newly launched business lunch effortlessly channels the romance and beauty of France’s historical and majestic capital city. This menu offers sumptuous options from starters like butternut velouté with parmesan cream, to main courses including pan-fried sea bass with puy lentils, chorizo, and kale.
Available weekdays from 12pm to 3pm. Price AED 165 for a starter and main, or main and dessert; AED 220 for a three-course meal. For bookings, call 02 205 4200
WEST BAY LOUNGE
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West Bay Lounge has always been a community favourite for a business lunch, especially with its alfresco set up. The meal offers the likes of a mozzarella salad, followed by either a mushroom risotto or chicken breast with mashed potato, and cheesecake with caramel sauce and figs. Yum!
Available Monday to Friday, noon-3pm. AED 99 for three courses, AED 75 additional for shisha. For bookings, call 02 692 4375
ZUMA ABU DHABI
Zuma’s Ebisu lunch menu offers a sophisticated twist on the Japanese izakaya style, perfect for informal eating and drinking. In addition to the umami delights on offer, indulge in an exquisite à la carte dessert to complete your dining experience.
Available Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 2pm. AED 147 for miso soup, two appetisers and a main course. For bookings, call 02 401 5900
GRAND BEIRUT
Enjoy a delicious four-course set menu with this business lunch that’s going to leave you satiated! Savour mixed salads, three cold and three hot mezzes, a main course of mixed grilled skewers (including Tawook & Kofta) and dessert. Don’t miss out.
Available Sunday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm. AED 99 per person for four-course business lunch set menu. For bookings, call 056 216 1001
L’ETO
Born in Soho and now a favourite in Abu Dhabi, savour L’eto’s business lunch with your choice of two or three courses from their à la carte menu. Complete with classic tea or coffee, it’s the perfect laidback ambience for a midday meal.
Available Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 4pm. AED 115 per person for two courses, AED 140 per person for three courses. For bookings, call 02 679 4222
LOCA
Say ‘Buenas Dias’ to an incredible lunch at Loca. Serving up the best of Mexican cuisine, Loca’s two-course business lunch features a selection of appetisers along with your choice of main, including a fajita, burrito or tostada salad.
AED 85 per person. For bookings, call 02 582 3639
ASADOR DE ARANDA
Elevate your lunch break with Asador De Aranda’s delicious business lunch. Located at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, enjoy views, live music and the most authentic Spanish cuisine in the UAE capital. Choose a starter and main course from an array of delicious options and embrak on an exquisite culinary journey.
Available Monday to Friday, 12pm until 5pm. AED 125 per person. For bookings, call 02 681 4444
ALMAYASS
Almayass offers an infusion of authentic Lebanese favourites and exotic flavours of traditional Armenian dishes giving diners a distinguished culinary experience. Savour a business lunch that will satisfy even the most voracious appetite, complete with hubbly bubbly and a stunning view over the waterfront. It’s as impressive as it is delicious!
Available Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 4pm. Starting AED 99 per person. For bookings, call 02 644 0440
BENTLEY KITCHEN
A kitchen, bar and bistro in the heart of Abu Dhabi, Bentley’s Kitchen offers European fusion on the menu. With dishes influenced by the traditions and flavours of the cultured continent, it’s the perfect place for a business lunch getaway in Abu Dhabi.
Available Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 3pm. AED 149 per person. For bookings, call 02 626 2131
99 SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT
This nine-course menu featuring the Hamachi Maki, a variety of hand-crafted nigiris and gunkans – is a business lunch that’s sure to leave you feeling gourmet. From salmon flambe and Alaskan king crab to the signature 99 Galangal Skirt Steak, explore a substantial collection of dishes to take you on a tasting journey to the heart of 99!
Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2.15pm. AED 189 per person inclusive of coffee and dessert. For bookings, call 02 6723333
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