Business lunch in Abu Dhabi 2025: 34 top options to book now

Time Out Abu Dhabi

6 hours ago

There are lots of reasons to book a business lunch in Abu Dhabi (and not all of them actually involve any business).
Maybe you're sick of eating al desko, or you were a healthier person this morning when you packed a salad into some Tupperware. Maybe you're not working at all, and just want to try some of the city's best restaurants for less.
Or maybe you really are doing business over lunch.
Whatever your reasons for dining out, there are loads of brilliant business lunches in Abu Dhabi, and we've rounded up all your options.
Business lunches in Abu Dhabi 2025
99 Sushi Bar
One of the most raved-about restaurants in the city, 99 Sushi Bar is a must-try. And if it's been on your to-do list for a while but the price point is holding you back, you should look no further than the brilliant business lunch.
Priced at Dhs199, the 10-course menu (yes, you read that correctly) includes dishes such as Unagi Maki, tuna nigiri, tiger prawn tempura and Australian Wagyu flambe, meaning you'll get to experience some of the restaurant's best plates.
Dhs199. Mon-Fri noon-2.15pm. Licenced. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, 99sushibar.com (02 672 3333).
Almayass
Got a craving for Lebanese dishes? Then you should be headed to Almayass. From Monday to Thursday, you can enjoy one salad, one cold mezze dish and one main course for Dhs99 and add an optional shisha for Dhs100. Expect to dig into dishes like hummus, tabbouleh and fattoush as well as classic Mediterranean mains.
Mon-Thurs, noon-3pm. Dhs99 (daily dish and salad), Dhs105 (salad and two mezze dishes), Dhs150 (one salad, one mezze dish and one shisha). Mon-Thu noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, almayass.com (02 644 0440).
Antonia
Antonia is a sure favourite in no small part thanks to the fantastic Italian grub on offer. And you can try it for less with this brilliant business lunch in Abu Dhabi's The Galleria Al Maryah Island. For Dhs135, you can enjoy a four-course set menu along with water, tea and coffee. For Dhs175 you can enjoy the same with a carafe of select grape. And don't forget to grab a loyalty card – your 10th lunch is on the house.
Mon-Friday, 12-4pm. Dhs135 (with water, tea and coffee), Dhs175 (with water, tea, coffee and grape). Mon-Thu noon-4pm. Antonia Chic, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, antoniarestaurant.com (02 667 2554).
Barbossa
Credit: Barbossa
Looking to spice up your workday routine? Barbossa at Yas Bay Waterfront has got you covered with their Business Lunch that's sure to impress. For just Dhs80, you can indulge in a delightful three-course meal, or go all out with a four-course feast for Dhs99.
Mon-Fri, noon-4pm. Dhs80 (three-course meal), Dhs99 (four-course meal). Yas Bay Waterfront, 050 185 8068.
BB Social Dining
Located at the Rosewood, BB Social Dining is one of the hottest restaurants in Abu Dhabi. And if you want to try it out for less, you should be giving the business lunch a go. Priced at Dhs125, the deal includes a soft drink, miso soup, one bite, one bao bun and one barbecue dish (ticking all of BB's B's off), with options including super green hummus, BB maki rolls, crispy beef bao, salmon sambal teriyaki, and a soft drink or water. You can also add on either a coffee or dessert for Dhs20 (with your choice between the baked cheesecake and lollipop ice cream).
Dhs125. Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 236 2600).
Bushra by Buddha-Bar
Showing people around the city? Introduce them to Middle Eastern cuisine with this business lunch in Abu Dhabi at Bushra by Buddha-Bar. Priced at Dhs109, the offer includes a two-course menu and your choice of either a house beverage, coffee or tea. If you want more you can also get the same but with a glass of grape or bubbly for Dhs129.
Dhs109 (two courses + soft drink), Dhs129 (three courses + grape or sparkling) Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, thetrilogybybuddhabar.com (050 601 1195).
Byblos Sur Mer
The business lunch menu at Byblos Sur Mer includes a starter, main course and dessert where you can choose from hot and cold mezze options from two menus.
Dhs85 (menu one), Dhs99 (menu two). Mon-Fri 1pm-5pm. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen, @byblos_sur_mer (050 721 1079).
Cafe Milano
Another brilliant option for when you've got a hankering for Italian cuisine is Café Milano at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi. You'll enjoy two courses for Dhs175 for a starter and a main course or three for Dhs195, including a starter, main course, and dessert.
Dhs175 (two courses), Dhs195 (three courses), excluding beverages. Mon-Fri noon-5pm. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, cafemilano.ae (02 333 2444).
Central Grounds
The pocket-friendly business lunch at Central Grounds includes a main course with either a salad or dessert, with water or a soft drink, for Dhs65.
Dhs65. Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777).
COYA
Found at The Galleria Al Maryah Island just moments away from Abu Dhabi Global Market, COYA has proven to be a popular choice for business lunches in Abu Dhabi. You'll indulge in a culinary adventure of Peruvian delights, from succulent tuna maki to wagyu beef gyoza and COYA's traditional churros.
From Dhs140 (three courses). Mon-Fri 12.30pm-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, coyarestaurants.com (02 306 7000).
Cyan Brasserie
If you're looking to impress a client, you can't go far wrong with a business lunch at the top of the world's farthest-leaning man-made building. With beautiful views over Abu Dhabi, you can enjoy two courses for Dhs135 or three courses for Dhs150.
Dhs135 (two courses), Dhs150 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Andaz Capital Gate, ADNEC, @cyanabudhabi (050 765 6435).
Dai Pai Dong
Dai Pai Dong offers a great value business lunch throughout the week. Priced at Dhs138, Dai Pai Dong's offer includes four courses with dim sum, spring rolls, soup, main courses and desserts all on offer. If you're feeling a little hungrier there is also a six-course menu on offer for Dhs168.
Dhs138 (four-course menu), Dhs168 (six-course menu). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, rosewoodhotels.com (02 813 5588).
Dino's Bistro Italiano
Over at Dino's, you can enjoy a laidback Italian business lunch in Abu Dhabi. Starter options include minestrone soup, buffalo mozzarella, ragu gnocchi and Margherita pizza, followed by mains such as chicken parmesan and veal scaloppini. You can also enjoy desserts such as tiramisu, gelato and lemon tortina, and the price, Dhs115 for two courses or Dhs135 for three, includes still or sparkling water, soft drinks and tea or coffee.
Dhs115 (two courses), Dhs135 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-3.30pm. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, near ADNEC, rotanatimes.com (02 307 5551).
Em Sherif Cafe
Located at West Bay Corniche, Em Sherif Café Abu Dhabi has launched a new business lunch that runs from Monday to Friday, between 12pm and 4pm. The menu costs Dhs115 per person and offers a curated selection of their signature dishes, including one mezze, main course, sorbet, soft drink and coffee.
Dhs115. Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm. West Bay Corniche. @emsherifcafeabudhabi (02 691 9999).
Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori
Open since November 2024 at Marina Mall, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori have now launched their business lunch menu. For Dhs79, you'll get a choice of three courses and for Dhs108, you can get four courses – with a selection of starters, maki rolls and signature mains like Wagyu sliders and the Chilean sea bass clay pot.
Dhs79 (three courses), Dhs108 (four courses). Mon-Thu 1pm-5pm. Marina Mall, @goldfishabudhabi (02 665 6485).
Grand Beirut
For a grand business lunch, head to Grand Beirut between 12.30pm and 5pm from Monday to Friday. For Dhs99, you'll enjoy three cold and two hot mezze dishes, a mixed grill platter and dessert.
Dhs99 minimum of two. Mon-Fri 12.30pm-5pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (056 216 1001).
Graphos Social Kitchen
Office on Yas Island? Get yourself down to Graphos Social Kitchen for a laid-back lunch. The menu includes two courses, with options such as pad Thai, burgers and pasta, and will set you back just Dhs89.
Dhs89. Mon-Fri 12.30pm-3.30pm. Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, @graphossocialkitchen (02 208 6906).
Hawksbill Restaurant
A lunchtime treat doesn't get more idyllic than a midweek lunch at Hawksbill Restaurant. Set inside Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, you'll get a specially curated menu where you can pick from two or three courses, featuring dishes like rosemary-kissed roast chicken, eternal flame steak & chips, and a vegan pie.
Dhs109 (two-course meal), Dhs139 (three-course meal). Mon-Thu 12pm-3pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island, [e-mail] (056 660 8780).
Hunter & Barrel
Meat-lover? Then this business lunch in Abu Dhabi is for you. Over at Hunter & Barrel, you can tuck into your choice of two mains and sides, with options such as beef stroganoff, steak sandwich and salmon fettucine, followed by a soft drink for Dhs89.
Dhs89. Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, hunterandbarrel.ae (02 886 8299).
Ilios
Ilios, the newly opened restaurant at Surf Abu Dhabi, offers a great business lunch deal with a view. The cheapest option costs Dhs145 and it gets you one starter and one main course, while you can get two starters and one main course or one starter, one main course and one dessert, all for Dhs180.
Dhs145 (one starter, one main course), Dhs180 (two starters, one main course), Dhs180 (one starter, one main course, one dessert). All include a small bottle of water and coffee or fine tea. Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm (except public holidays). Surf Abu Dhabi, Hudayriat Island. @ilios.abudhabi (02 419 8508).
Les Dangereux
Turn your lunch hour into a treat with a classic two-course meal paired with beverages for just Dhs85. Feeling indulgent? Go for the three-course option for only Dhs110.
Whether you choose the two or three-course delight, it's a fab way to elevate your midday break in a stunning seaside setting. We're certainly sold.
Dhs85 (2 courses), Dhs110 (3 courses). Sun-Thu 12pm-4pm. Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. @dangereux.ae, (052 677 2947).
L'ETO
Popular café L'ETO doesn't restrict you to a set menu with its business lunch, offering up your choice of two or three courses from the à la carte menu alongside tea or coffee. That means you can dig into favourites like the beef stroganoff or club sandwich followed by French toast or ricotta pancakes for Dhs95 with two courses, or Dhs120 with three courses. Yum.
Dhs110 (two courses including coffee and tea), Dhs130 (two courses including selected house beverages, Dhs135 (three courses including coffee and tea), Dhs155 (three courses including selected house beverages). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 679 4222).
Loca
The price of this business lunch at The Galleria certainly won't drive you loca, with two courses for Dhs95. You'll enjoy a selection of appetisers followed by your choice of main, including fajitas, burritos or tostada salads.
Dhs95. Mon-Thu noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, locauae.com (02 582 3639).
La Petite Maison
We're sure many of you have La Petite Maison on your must-try list. And if you want to give it a go for less, you can do so by checking out the business lunch menu. Priced at Dhs135 with one starter and one main, or Dhs180 with either two starters and a main course or one starter, one main and one dessert, it's a great way to explore the menu, with LPM favourites like the beef carpaccio and marinated chicken included.
Dhs135 (one starter, one main course), Dhs180 (two starters and one main course, or one starter, one main course and one dessert). Mon-Fri noon-3.30pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, lpmrestaurants.com/abu-dhabi (02 692 9600).
Market Kitchen
The three-course set menu at Market Kitchen, which changes weekly, includes your choice of starter, main course and dessert for Dhs99, as well as a soft drink or mocktail followed by coffee or tea to finish.
Dhs95. Sun-Fri noon-4pm. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Danah (800 101 101).
Mika
Credit: Mika
We highly recommend stopping by for Mika's business lunch offer. With two courses for Dhs95 or three courses for Dhs125, you can enjoy Mika's European delicacies every weekday from 12pm to 3pm.
Dhs95 (two courses), Dhs125 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Yas Marina mika.ae (056 433 1422).
NIRI Restaurant & Bar
There are lots of reasons to visit Niri, from the super sashimi and stunning views to the mixed drinks. And this business lunch offer means you have absolutely no excuse to have not tried the plates on offer here. Priced at Dhs99, you'll enjoy miso soup, one starter, a main course, and a mocktail, with the option to add an extra starter for Dhs20.
The menu features signature sushi like ebi tempura maki and spicy salmon maki, sizzling skewers, and vegetarian delights. Mains include unagi don and beef katsu don, with premium upgrades like sashimi sets available for Dhs20.
Dhs99 per person. Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm. Masha Beach, Abu Dhabi. nirirestaurant.com (02 546 8886).
NURI Grill & Bar
Located inside Hilton Yas Island, you can pick from two options for business lunch a NURI (which, FYI, won best Korean restaurant at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards). For Dhs109, you can get one starter, one main, one dessert and five side dishes; for Dhs199, you can go for their BBQ set menu, which also includes dessert.
From Dhs109 per person. Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm. Hilton Yas Island. @nurigrillbar (054 211 5151).
Paradiso
Looking for the perfect way to end the week? Then you might just want to check out Paradiso's business menu. Available from noon from Monday to Friday, you can expect a taste of Italy, with starters such as tuna tartare or bruschetta pomodoro, mains including chicken Milanese or grilled beef ribeye steak, and tiramisu or panna cotta for dessert.
Dhs110 (two courses), Dhs130 (three courses). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, paradisoabudhabi.com (050 437 2869).
PizzaExpress
There's no better way to bond with your coworkers or make new friends than over a slice of pizza, and you can do just that at PizzaExpress. The business lunch deal, which runs from noon until 4pm from Monday to Friday, includes either a main and a soft drink for Dhs58, or a starter, main, and soft drink for Dhs68, or a starter, main, dessert and soft drink from for Dhs80. Meaning you can spend as long (or as little) out of the office as you like.
Dhs58 (starter, main and soft drink), Dhs68 (starter, main, and soft drink), Dhs80 (starter, main, dessert and soft drink). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Reem Island, pizzaexpress.ae (02 666 0068).
Punjab Grill
Punjab Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi is serving up serious summer flavours with a five-course sharing-style business lunch for Dhs99. Available weekdays from 12.30pm to 4pm throughout April, May and June, the spot is blending fine dining flair with incredible value. As for food, you can expect rich Indian classics like butter chicken and mutton rogan josh, tandoor yums including punjabi chicken tikka and zaffrani jhinga, plus desserts like chenna poda pie and bebinca.
Dhs99. Mon-Fri 11.30am-4pm. Venetian Village, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta, punjabgrill.me, @punjabgrillabudhabi (02 449 9839).
SOLE Ristorante
If your office is along the Corniche, you should definitely be heading over to Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers for a top business lunch in Abu Dhabi. Running between Monday to Friday from noon until 3pm, you'll enjoy two courses for Dhs140, with starters such as eggplant parmigiana and calamari, as well as mains like ragu tagliatelle pasta. You can upgrade your main to options such as capodimonte pizza or grilled sea bass for an additional fee ranging between Dhs15 and Dhs30, or add on a dessert like tiramisu for Dhs15.
Dhs140 (two courses). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche Road West, @sole.conradetihadtowers (028 11 5666).
Sushi Art
Sushi lovers, this one's for you. You can grab a lunch box from Sushi Art, with a range of options at different price points including dishes such as dynamite rolls, crab avocado rolls and cucumber sesame maki, along with two free sides, from Dhs69 between 11am and 4pm from Sunday to Thursday. Sushi for less? How could we say no.
From Dhs69. Daily 11am-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island.
Tiki Pacifico Dining & Lounge
Swap your desk for a dose of island life with Tiki Pacifico's Polynesian-style business lunch. Expect a three-course menu bursting with tropical flavour, all served with breezy marina views that'll have you feeling like you're on holiday – even if it's just your lunch break.
Dhs115 (three courses). Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm. Al Bandar Marina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. @tikipacifico.
Villa Toscana
Looking for a lighter option? You can book a table over at Villa Toscana, where you can enjoy antipasti, including aged European cheeses, fresh salads and charcuterie, followed by desserts such as Italian chocolates, fresh fruits, and tiramisu for Dhs120. And if you do want something more hearty, you can add on mains including pasta and charcoal-grilled lamb chops.
Dhs120 (antipasti and dessert), Dhs145 (antipasti, main and dessert). Mon-Fri noon-3pm. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche Road West, villatoscana-abudhabi.com (02 694 4553).
Zeera by Buddha-Bar
You can try one of the best Indian restaurants in the capital for less with this business lunch in Abu Dhabi. Available from Monday to Friday, the curry in a hurry lunch offer includes a two-course set menu and a choice of either house beverage, coffee or tea for Dhs99.
Dhs99. Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm. Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, thetrilogybybuddhabar.com (050 601 1193).
Zuma
Last but never least, Zuma offers up sensational Japanese food every day of the week, but if you want to try it for less, opt for the business lunch menu between noon and 2pm from Monday to Friday. For Dhs149, you'll enjoy miso soup, two starters and one main course, with options including avocado tempura, prawn and black cod gyoza and salmon sashimi donburi. Now that's a cracking deal.
Dhs149. Mon-Fri noon-2pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, zumarestaurant.com (02 401 5900).
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