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A city full of busy life, Dubai hosts both resident and international entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, and really those working hard in every form. Yet, in the hustle and bustle of it all, there’s always time for lunch.
Whether you’re meeting clients over a meal, needing a mid-day culinary retreat for yourself or just craving some delicious food, GRAZIA rounds up the 12 best business lunches in Dubai.
Gloria Osteria
Newly launched, Gloria Osteria, located at DIFC, has just introduced its long-awaited Business Lunch. A love letter to Milan, Gloria serves creamy mozzarella, Cacio e Quattro Pepi, Tiramisù, and much more, making the feeling of going back to work a little less like work. Available Monday to Friday starting at 12pm, indulge in two courses for Dhs110 and three courses for Dhs140.
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Nobu by the Beach
The world’s first ever Nobu by the Beach has just introduced a new lunch experience, available from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm. The restaurant, located at the iconic Atlantis The Royal, has introduced the Nobu Lunch Edit which invites guests to indulge in a midday elevated dining experience. Guests are invited to indulge in the very best of Nobu’s cuisine from chicken yakiniku to shiitake spicy ponzu tacos to crispy rice with avocado or spicy tuna to salmon tataki with sudachi to seabass ceviche, and much more. Priced at Dhs175, this is the ideal opportunity to experience the best of Nobu in a relaxed coastal setting.
Barrafina
Arriving in Dubai all the way from London just a few months ago, Barrafina Dubai has now unveiled its latest offering, cementing itself amongst the business lunch crowd in the emirate. The popular restaurant specialising in Spanish tapas has introduced a curated lunch menu from Monday to Friday. Guests are invited to selected three dishes from a curated tapas list, followed by one larger dish, all for Dhs125. What’s on offer, you ask? A whole range of items from white anchovy tostadas and pan con tomate to padrón peppers, patatas bravas, tomato salad, classic tortilla, sea bass with piquillo and much, much more.
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La Petite Maison
What may for many (and of course for GRAZIA) be one of the best restaurants in Dubai, also offers a stellar business lunch. Available every Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, LMP offers both a petite and grand menu, for Dhs135 and Dhs185 respectively. You can choose your starter and your main from a plethora of options; and for those with a sweet tooth, we recommend the grand menu, which includes a sweet treat to complete the meal.
Eugène Eugène
A modern brasserie serving a taste of France, Eugène Eugène offers tasty dishes made from the freshest seasonal ingredients. Set in a serene greenhouse with a menu that changes monthly, it’s your business lunch spot you’ll never get tired of. More of a midday retreat than just a restaurant, the menu is available every Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm, starting at Dhs105 for two or three courses.
Roka
An escape from the office, Roka offers a refined business lunch menu every weekday starting from 12pm. In a rush? Then opt for their Donburi Express menu priced at Dhs95. If you’ve got time to spare, sit down and enjoy their Classic or Premium Lunch for Dhs125 and Dhs180 respectively. Perfect for groups, Roka serves starters to share, including miso eggplant, handmade dumplings and a variety of maki. Taking it up a notch, coming straight from the Robabta grill, order the salmon teriyaki or cedar-roasted chicken as your main.
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Avli
Nothing is as exciting as a mid-day break heading to Avli. Located in DIFC, this luxury Greek taverna offers bold Mediterranean flavours in a breezy, serene setting. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, indulge in various Athenian-inspired dishes. Think fresh watermelon and feta salad, flavourful fried calamari, seafood orzo and more for Dhs139.
Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
More than just a restaurant, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki prides itself on its full dining experience. Teishoku, their elevated business lunch, makes the perfect mid-day refuel for those who want unconventional, yet undeniably delicious Japanese cuisine. Available every Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, Reif serves two starters and a main for Dhs130.
Zuma
Quick, but quality. A true Dubai classic, Zuma is known for their award-winning Ebisu business lunch. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm for Dhs159 per person, indulge in a miso soup full of umami to start and continue with your choice of various sushi rolls and hot dishes straight from the grill. On GRAZIA’s menu is the miso black cod don buri, because really, no Zuma experience is complete without it.
Il Gattopardo
In the heart of DIFC at ICD Brookfield Place lies Il Gattopardo, an Italian haven in the city. Celebrating Italian glamour with a view of the Burj Khalifa, Il Gattopardo offers a business pranzo every weekday from 12pm to 3pm. Serving La Dolce Vita in vibes and on plates, indulge in a three-course menu, where you choose one Antipasti, Secondi and Pasticceria for Dhs155.
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Josette
In close proximity to many offices, Josette offers a sophisticated Parisian business lunch in the heart of DIFC. Bringing flair, fun and flavour to the table, this dining hub is a go-to spot for a reviving lunch. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, starting at Dhs135, enjoy a little daily surprise with their Entrée Du Jour or Soupe Du Jour, or stick with the classic, like their hearty Entrecote.
Girl & The Goose
Bringing Latin America flair to Dubai, Girl & the Goose offers their ‘Almuerzo’ every weekday until 4pm. Starting at Dhs109 for two courses, indulge in South American classics including tostadas, ceviche and tacos, or opt for a Middle Eastern twist with their Omani Coastal Fish. In a hurry? Then choose from their three to-go bowl options for a full-of-flavour lunch on the go.
