The Best Business Lunches In Abu Dhabi
Article by
Danika Star
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November 6, 2026
While the name might suggest trendy corporate types converging for lunch meetings, as far as we’re concerned there is only one type of business going on here: the business of excellent food and even better value! The deal with business lunches is, they must potentially get you in and out in 45 minutes, perfect for those who have an actual lunch hour or want to hurry scurry through lunch, but eat well.
Whether you’re brightening up your work day with a fab meal, have visitors in town and want to show them a highlight reel of the Abu Dhabi dining scene for less, or simply fancy lingering over a long lunch with friends, you’ll find options aplenty here!
We've chosen a ton of Abu Dhabi business lunches:
- High End: Flamingo Room, La Petite Maison, Zuma, 99 Sushi
- Mid range: Sole, Niri, Antonia Chic .. and honestly, the food at all these places is high end, the setting is casual.
- Casual and amazing value: Craft by Side Hustle, Loca, Taparelle
Our only warning? While the menus are usually great value for money, sometimes the extra drinks and water can come at a premium or risk being surprised at the bill!
BEST FOR FOOD: LA PETITE MAISON (LPM)
THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH
BEST FOR: a high end lunch or a business meeting
Transport yourself to France for a few hours without the 7 hour flight time, with La Petite Maison’s standout lunch offering. Choose between Le Petit menu (AED135 per person for a starter and a main) or Le Grand menu (AED180 per person for a starter, a main and dessert) - one look at dessert makes that decision for us!
The menu changes regularly and the starters are aways delish - we love the roasted broccoli soup and sea bass ceviche - while mains are equally impressive. Homemade rigatoni pasta arrabbiata, cod fillet, chicken breast with tarragon sauce and grilled sirloin with mustard sauce will tickle every taste. Round it out with the very decadent dessert and it will be a très magnifique afternoon indeed!
This is one of the best lunches in Abu Dhabi - we highly recommend.
Timing: 12-3.15PM | Monday - Friday
Price: AED135 2 courses | AED180 3 courses
Bookings: +97126929600
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BEST FOR VIEWS: ZUMA
THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH
Contemporary Japanese in a chic setting is the order of the day for Zuma’s Ebisu lunch. The starters alone will have your mouth watering - think eggplant and spinach gyoza, beef and green chilli skewers with smoked chilli soy or a maki, sashimi or nigiri selection - while the mains are plentiful and equally hard to choose between: the lineup includes grilled Australian Wagyu beef sirloin with truffle mayo, miso marinated black cod donburi and grilled seabass with red yuzu pepper.
There are plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options, and the best part? You can choose to express your lunch, opting just for miso and a main - a taste of Zuma for a steal at AED79.
Timing: 12-2PM | Monday - Friday
Price: AED149 Ebisu - miso soup + two starters + one main | AED79 Ebisu Express - miso soup + one main | AED41 add dessert
Bookings: +97124015900
BEST FOR VIBES: BENTLEY KITCHEN
THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH
The business lunch at Bentley Kitchen is a popular one, and even on a Monday, the place is buzzing. The open kitchen gives you something to look at and service is friendly.
You get 3 courses: choose 2 starters from a selection of chicken yakitori, mac n cheese balls, a nice nicoise salad and garlic prawns. Choose a main: the steak and potato dish (excellent) and the great chicken schnitzel burger and saved just enough room to share the pecan cheesecake.
Timing: 12PM - 3PM
Price: AED169 per person
Booking: 02 626 2131
BEST FOR JAPANESE: NIRI
MAMSHA AL SAADIYAT
Beachfront views and top notch Japanese fare? Look no further! We love the variety: plenty of choices across both starters and mains - and a good mix for vegetarians as well - won’t leave you hungry. We love the lightness of their salmon maki and the ebi tempura as starters, while the katsu beef don main is simply mouthwatering! Choose a mocktail from the well thought through selection to go with your meal.
At just AE99 for miso soup, two courses and a mocktail, this is a lunch-by-the-beach no-brainer!
Timing: 12-5PM | Monday - Friday
Price: AED99
Bookings: +97125468886
BEST FOR ITALIAN: SOLE
CONRAD ABU DHABI ETIHAD TOWERS
Famous for their long, sumptuous lunches, meet as the Italians do for a business lunch full of Mediterranean flavours. Choose between two or three courses - but who really wants to skip dessert? Starters include crispy calamari & shrimp (with proper garlic lemon aioli) and wood-fired eggplant parmigiana with buffalo mozzarella. Mains are equally drool-worthy: look out for Low & Slow (tagliatelle pasta with a luscious 6-hour meat ragu) and Mamma Sofia’s Paccheri (paccheri pasta topped with a mouth-watering ragu of beef cheek and confit onion).
Upgrades are available for starters and mains: for AED15-35 extra you can broaden your choices, or add dessert for AED15. Finish off with an espresso to combat the post-lunch slump!
Timing: 12-3PM | Monday - Friday
Price: from AED 140 for two-course, including water and espresso coffee | from AED155 for three courses
Bookings: 028115666
BEST FOR UPSCALE: 99 SUSHI BAR
THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH
The Omakase business lunch at this high end Japanese restaurant, bar and lounge is one of the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi and includes 10 outstanding courses. Self-styled Japanese haute cuisine for eclectic foodies, the innovative and impeccable offering at 99 Sushi Bar has earned them a legion of fans - us included! - and a Michelin Star to boot.
What better way to dip a toe in than with their 8-course omakase menu? Start with an excellent miso soup and edamame, then move to some of the best maki rolls - the unagi maki is particularly good. The gorgeously marbled Australian wagyu is melt-in-the-mouth sublime as is the mochi to finish. Service is exemplary and the views over the Al Maryah basin are the perfect for a swift business lunch or a catch-up with a good friend.
Timings: Weekdays 12PM - 2.15PM
Price: 10 dishes, AED189 including coffee
Booking: 026723333
BEST QUALITY: FLAMINGO ROOM
THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH
Business lunch at Flamingo Room is always a good idea. Step into the chic dining room, with water views and African vibes and enjoy some of the outstanding menu for less. Highlights are the tuna tartare and the calamari but the sea bass for main is absolutely exceptional - it's piquant and texturally interesting, a must try. Not included in the business lunch price, but a lovely way to finish, is Liezl's lemon meringue tart, definitely one of the best desserts in Abu Dhabi.
Timing: Weekdays 12PM - 3PM
Price: 2 courses AED135
Booking: 02 675 9301
BEST PRICE: THE BIG EASY LUNCH AT CRAFT BY SIDE HUSTLE
THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH
You get two courses: choose an appetiser then a main. For the apps, we love the chicken tenders, which surprisingly are many people's favourite item to snack on at Craft, and the octopus carpaccio is light and delicious. We rate the Yarabah brisket and the smoked chicken for main - though we know a certain chef who prides himself on his outstanding sausage work, making the sausage of the day hard to go past. If meat isn't your jam, there are vegetarian options for both apps and mains.
Give it a try this month!
Timing: Monday - Saturday 12PM - 4PM
Price: a main with 2 house drinks AED89, or starter, main and 2 house drinks for AED99
Booking: 02 631 9855
BEST LEBANESE: MIJANA
THE RITZ-CARLTONABU DHABI, GRAND CANAL
Showcasing regional and Lebanese cuisine, this al fresco restaurant’s terrace offers the perfect backdrop for a filling lunch. Choose from four different menus - including a starter, soup, main course and dessert - that will set you back AED170, not bad for 4 courses at a Michelin Guide-selected restaurant. Classic Lebanese mezze sit alongside hearty meat and seafood dishes,
Don’t rush off: with shisha available, it’s a lunch to linger over -if you have the time, relax and enjoy your shisha with a side of traditional tea while soaking up the relaxing atmosphere of the terrace. A great option for a leisurely meal with friends and family, and one to file away for visitors: with delicious food, inviting ambiance and traditional shisha service, this is a must-visit for anyone looking for a lunchtime taste of the Middle East.
Availability: Monday - Saturday | 12PM-3PM
Price: AED170 per person
Bookings:02-8188888
BEST ON SAADIYAT: TAPARELLE
MANARAT AL SAADIYAT
This business lunch is everything you need: the food is gorgeous, it's served quickly, it's well-priced and the place is just a world of buzz. For just AED85 per person, enjoy two courses and a cracking mocktail and best of all, you can get it all day until 5PM!
What to eat?
We love the pizzas, even the humble margarita isn't humble - it arrives straight from the wood-fired oven, crisp where it should be, and beautifully seasoned and delicious. (if they have the Iberico beef, get that ... it's one of the best pizzas in Abu Dhabi). We love the pastas too, the 'alla Norma' is superb. There are so many dishes, whether you're looking for a protein hit, something light, or something more filling and it's all outstanding.
Timing: Monday - Thursday 12-5PM
Price: AED85, additional starters AED25
Booking: 02 657 5832
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