Escape the office and give your taste buds a treat. These are the best options for business lunch in DIFC.
Alaya
Take a break from the office with a business lunch in DIFC at Chef Izu Ani’s Alaya. Begin your meal with a choice of tempting starters such as Cheese Borek, Fried Calamari, Grape Leaves Dolma, Kale Tabbouleh, Shish Kofte or Spiced Carrot Salad. For the main course, indulge in options like Mediterranean Pasta, Shish Chicken or Wagyu Tenderloin. End on a sweet note with a delightful dessert selection, including Apricot Tart, Mochikan Chocolate Cake or Pistachio Ice Cream. Available Monday to Friday, from 12:30pm to 4pm. AED 148 (three-course menu) or AED 168 (four-course menu).
GO: Visit alayarestaurants.com for reservations and more information.
Amazónico
Head to this DIFC hotspot to discover the three-course business lunch menu, which showcases Amazónico’s tropical take on Latin American cuisine. Begin with a sea bass ceviche or steak tartare, followed by baby chicken, confit brisket, lamb skewers, Scottish salmon or veal ribs. For dessert, we’d suggest the white and black chocolate ganache or roasted caramelised pineapple. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 110 (starter and main course), AED 135 (starter, main course and dessert) or 160 (two starters, main course and dessert).
GO: Visit https://amazonicorestaurant.com for reservations and more information.
BOCA
BOCA has long upheld a reputation for good food and sustainable practices. While the restaurant stocks a consistent wine selection featuring more than 200 labels, the European-inspired business lunch menu changes regularly. Expect dishes curated and executed by Chef Patricia Roig, such as confit cuttlefish, creamy Gulf tiger prawns and green spelt risotto. If you want to go luxe, book the private dining room that doubles up as a wine cellar. Available Monday to Thursday, from 12pm to 3:30pm. AED 115 (two courses) and AED 140 (three courses).
GO: Visit https://boca.ae for reservations and more information.
Bull & Bear
Enjoy flavourful dishes to accompany your meetings whilst taking in the view of Burj Khalifa from the heart of DIFC. Business lunch at the modern steakhouse inside Waldorf Astoria DIFC features a menu of freshly made dishes, including cured salmon, wagyu beef tartare, free-range roast chicken and asparagus risotto. Available Monday to Friday, from 12:30pm to 4pm. AED 125 (two courses) or AED 155 (three courses)
GO: Email bullandbear@waldorfastoria.com for reservations and more information.
Carnival by Trèsind
Enjoy a meal rooted in playfulness and nostalgia at the Michelin-select restaurant Carnival by Trèsind. Prepare for a thrilling gastronomic journey with a lunch set menu featuring Carnival Kale Salad, Dal Makhani, Paneer Rogan Josh and Vegetable Momo. Available daily from 12pm to 3pm. AED 110 (three courses) and AED 135 (four courses).
GO: Call 052 242 4262 for reservations or more information.
Clap Dubai
Clap delivers a modern twist on authentic Japanese cuisine with its Business Lunch Menu. Expect an assortment of Japanese dishes that are perfect for impressing clients and colleagues. Signature dishes on offer include the Crispy Rice Salmon, Duck Ramen, Pistachio Crusted Baby Chicken and Salmon Teriyaki. A choice of Clap Chocolate Fondant or Matcha Cheesecake can be added for an extra AED 35. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3:30pm. AED 115 (two starters and one main course).
GO: Visit https://claprestaurant.com for reservations and more information.
Hutong
Hutong’s beautiful business lunch menu is sure to elevate your weekday dining. The contemporary Northern Chinese restaurant’s weekday offering begins with soup and is followed by options such as steaming baskets of Crystal Vegetable Dumplings, Hutong Prawn Rolls, Shredded Chicken with Kyo Sauce and Wok-tossed Prawns. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3:30pm. AED 88 per person (soup and one main course) or AED 125 (soup, two starters and one main course).
GO: Visit www.hutong-dubai.com for reservations and more information.
Josette
Josette combines Parisian elegance with opulence to create a memorable business lunch every weekday. Here, guests are invited to embark on a journey of nostalgia in a setting that evokes the spirit of Parisian glitz and glamour. The meal includes Aubergine Mille-Feuille, Salade De Quinoa, Seared Escalope of Salmon and Seared Label Rouge Chicken. Desserts include Café Gourmand or Profiteroles Au Chocolat. AED 135 (one starter and one main course) and AED 185 (two starters, one main course and one dessert).
GO: Visit https://josette.com for reservations and more information.
Kaspia
Take in Kaspia’s unmistakable ambience while you sit down for the two or three-course business lunch or the three-course Kaspia lunch. Combining old-world elegance with a contemporary touch, the Kaspia lunch menu showcases the brand’s signature dishes, including Burrata, Smoked Salmon and Snails. Moving onto mains, guests can sample the Angus Triploin, Lobster Ravioli or Seafood Linguini, before indulging in something sweet such as the Chocolate Fondant or Tiramisu. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 5pm. AED 135 (two courses) and AED 155 (three courses).
GO: Visit www.kaspiadubai.com or call 04 243 5633 for reservations and more information.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
The upscale DIFC venue offers a choice of one starter, one main and one dessert, or two starters and one main course for its business lunch offering. Dishes on the menu feature a tasteful array of entrees, including Burrata and Salmon Tartare. The main course options feature Grilled Salmon and Striploin Black Angus. Plus, the dessert of the day. Available Monday to Friday, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. AED 129 (two courses) and AED 169 (three courses).
GO: Call 04 297 7729 for reservations and more information.
La Niña
Chef Tim Newton’s business lunch at La Niña offers a taste of the rich culinary heritage of Spanish and Iberian cuisine. Each dish combines traditional ingredients with unique textures and techniques to create bold and complex flavours, enhanced with zesty Latino spices in dishes such as Gambas Di Ajillo and Piri-Piri Chicken. Available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2:30pm. AED 115 (two courses), AED 155 (three courses).
GO: Call 04 395 1300 for reservations and more information.
La Voile Rouge
Fancy French restaurant La Voile Rouge is now offering a chic business lunch menu in the heart of DIFC. The dining experience begins with a selection of starters, including Lentil Salad and Salmon Tartare. The main course incorporates a selection of the French venue’s signature dishes, such as Beef Tenderloin with mashed potatoes, Cod with seasonal vegetables, and-Herb marinated Baby Chicken. Lunch ends on a sweet note with the dessert of the day. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 110 (one starter, one main course, and one dessert).
GO: Email info@dolcehospitality.com or call 04 250 9459 for reservations and more information.
Le Petit Beefbar
As the name suggests, Le Petit Beefbar’s DIFC venue is smaller than its FACT Award-winning predecessor at Jumeirah Al Naseem. However, the venue replicates the signature Beefbar aesthetic, boasting vintage brasserie vibes with its mirrored ceiling, comfy booths, central Art-Deco bar and plenty of potted vegetation. The venue’s bargain business lunch offers Avocado Hummus, Dragon Shrimps, House Mixed Salad, KFC or Rock Corn to start. This is followed by a choice of either Chicken Robata, Lacquered Salmon, Steak Frites or Wagyu Bolognese. Available Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 4pm. AED 125 (two courses) and AED 160 (three courses)
GO: Visit https://beefbar.com for reservations and more information.
La Petite Maison
La Petite Maison has elevated its Business Lunch menu, crafting dishes that showcase the freshness of European produce. The lunchtime menu rotates periodically to reflect the ebb and flow of seasons. Dishes currently include Crispy Squids, Grilled Sirloin, Marinated Half Baby Chicken, Marinated Salmon Carpaccio, and Risotto with seasonal mushrooms. A tomato set at each table allows diners to customize their tomato salad alongside their meal. It is available Monday through Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 135 per person (one starter and one main course) and AED 180 per person (one starter, one main course and one dessert).
GO: Visit https://lpmrestaurants.com for reservations and more information.
MINA Brasserie
At MINA Brasserie, Michael Mina’s modus operandi comes to life through a combination of high-quality ingredients and impeccable techniques. The restaurant in Four Seasons DIFC serves seductively simple Brasserie-style dishes for its business lunch. The menu includes Truffle Gratinée, Grilled Mushroom Halloumi, Linguine Burrata and Roasted Sea Bass. Available Monday to Friday lunchtimes. AED 145 (two courses with tea, coffee or ice cream) and AED 165 (three courses with tea, coffee or ice cream).
GO: Call 04 506 0100 for reservations and more information.
Roberto’s
Homegrown modern Italian restaurant Roberto’s has fashioned a delicate business lunch bursting with Italian charm. The specially curated menu offers a choice of two or three courses, including Bresaola Carpaccio, Grilled Bruschetta with Burrata Cheese, Penne Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce, Slow-Cooked Short Ribs and Steamed Seabream in Mushroom Broth. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 125 per person (inclusive of dessert, tea or coffee)
GO: Email reservations@robertos.ae for reservations and more information.
Shanghai Me
Shanghai Me showcases the glamour and depth of Shanghai’s history and provides an idyllic location to enjoy a business lunch with friends and colleagues. The business lunch offers the choice of one soup, one starter and one main course, including Chicken Kung Pao, Chicken Spring Rolls, Spicy Salmon with Nori Tacos, Szechuan Beef and Yuzu Miso Silver Cod. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 4pm. AED 115 per person (one soup, one starter, and one main course).
GO: Call 04 564 0505 for reservations and more information.
SUCRE
SUCRE has diversified its offering by introducing a business lunch that features a selection of Latin American-inspired dishes. Guests can enjoy appetisers of Clay Oven Squid of Tuna Tartare, followed by a main course of either Flank Steak, Garlic Prawns, Provençal Baby Chicken or Truffle Rigatoni. A choice of Basque Cheesecake, Dulce de Leche Fondant or Tiramisu can be added for an extra AED 35. Available Mondy to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 95 (one starter, one main and one side).
GO: Visit www.sucredubai.com for reservations or more information.
The Artisan
The Artisan, located in the Waldorf Astoria DIFC, offers a luxurious escape from the office. Enjoy a three-course business lunch featuring authentic Italian dishes such as Burratina, Pan-Seared Salmon, Sea Bream Carpaccio and and Tagliatelle Al Limone Di Amalfi, before finishing with the new Cherry Cheesecake with Yogurt Ice Cream. Available Monday to Friday, from 12pm. AED 135 per person (three courses).
GO: Call 04 338 8133 for reservations and more information.
The Guild
At The Guild, you’ll find two business lunch menus perfectly suited for those in search of a swift dining experience in the heart of DIFC. Indulge in dishes such as Foie Gras & Rabbit Confit Terrine or the timeless Prawn Cocktail, followed by your choice of Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Slow Roasted Beef Rump, or delectable Saffron Risotto. And to satiate your dessert desires, savor treats like The Guild’s Campfire Cheesecake or the classic Tiramisu.. Available Monday to Friday,, from 12pm to 3pm. AED 119 (a main course paired with either a starter or dessert) or AED 149 (a starter, a main course, and a dessert, accompanied by The Guild’s house-blended coffee).
GO: Visit www.theguilddubai.com for more information.
Zuma
Whether visiting for dinner, drinks, brunch, or a business lunch, a trip to the FACT award-winning Zuma is always a pleasurable experience. Their popular business lunch, also known as the Ebisu menu, features one miso soup, a choice of two starters and one main course from a special menu of signature dishes. Don’t miss the Beef Tataki with Truffle Ponzu, Grilled Australian Wagyu Rib Eye with Truffle Sauce, or the Miso Marinated Clack Cod Don Buri. Available Monday to Thursday, from 12pm to 2pm. AED 81 (miso soup and one main course) or AED 159 (miso soup, two starters and one main course).
GO: Call 04 425 5660 for reservations or more information.
