The Best Business Lunches In Abu Dhabi

BEST FOR FOOD: LA PETITE MAISON (LPM)

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

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 starters are 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 and filling chocolate Itakuja and passionfruit flan for dessert (we told you, it’s a must!) and it will be a très magnifique afternoon indeed!  

Timing: 12-3.15PM | Monday - Friday

Price: AED135 2 courses | AED180 3 courses | Add a carafe of wine (375ml) AED65

Bookings: +97126929600

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 RELAXING: HAWKSBILL

SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB

Fancy a great lunch deal while getting your fix of good views on the side? Gaze across the greens toward the sea from Hawksbill’s terrace, or make yourself comfortable in the relaxed interiors as you tuck into a weekday lunch that won’t leave you hungry. 

First up, it’s a choice between two (AED109) or three (AED139) courses - trust us, you’ll find room for dessert here, so opt for three! Start with a choice of salads, before moving onto your main: a beautiful roast chicken, a pan seared salmon, a hearty steak and chips or a vegan pie mean there will be no ordering regrets - all are tasty. Desserts are decadent and seasonal. This Valentine's month there's a pretty red velvet mousse, almond crusted brownie with spiced chocolate mousse and salted caramel ice cream, or a vegan chocolate and peanut butter tofu mousse with mixed berries. 

We love a good business lunch, and this one certainly fits the brief. Even better: it’s vegan-friendly, with a vegan option in each course! 

Availability: Monday - Friday | 12PM - 3PM 

Price: AED109 2 courses | AED139 3 courses 

Bookings: 056 660 8780

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 shrimp tempura and yasai kakiage vegetables as starters, while the katsu beef main is simply mouthwatering! Just when you think you’re done, it’s time to choose an ice cream or sorbet scoop for dessert.

At just AE99 for miso soup, two courses and a scoop of ice cream, you won’t feel guilty ordering a cocktail on top - and you won’t regret it either. Their mixology is on point, and the mocktails are delicious too!

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 CASUAL: LOCA

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

This might be the best value business lunch in Abu Dhabi and if you love Mexican food, this is a great one to settle into to. Get 2 starters from a great selection and pair them with a sizzlingly good fajita, a plump burrito or, if you're feeling the need for something lighter, a tostada salad with either chicken, beef or crisp, fresh vegetables. At just AED95 and available all afternoon, this is a great casual business lunch on Al Maryah Island.

Timing: Daily 12PM - 4PM

Price: AED95 for 2 courses

Booking: 02 582 3639

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 VALUE: 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: EXPRESS LUNCH AT CRAFT BY SIDE HUSTLE

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

They call it the Express Lunch, and while there's potential to be in-and-out-in-45-minutes, the food makes you want to stay longer.

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.

Water is free at Craft by Side Hustle which makes the AED85 price tag even hard to resist.

In September, you can get 2for1 Express Lunch if you're smart enough to have BB+ - making this 100% Abu Dhabi's best value business lunch.

Give it a try this month!

Timing: Weekdays 12PM - 3PM

Price: 2 courses AED85

2for1 with BB+ September 2025

Booking: 02 631 9855

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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 WITH WORKMATES: ANTONIA CHIC

THE GALLERIA AL MARYAH

Head to Antonia Chic for an Abu Dhabi business lunch that's very popular with office workers and shoppers alike. Good for 8 people or fewer, this menu gives you everything you need from a fabulous Italian lunch.

We love the prawn cocktail option, the excellent bruschetta that never fails to impress and the lovely light melone e proscuitto that's perfect for a light starter. Get a half tray of pizza and share with your table or choose a pasta dish and have it all to yourself. We love the tonnarelli cacio e pepe, the tagliatelle Bolognese and best of all, the braised octopus ragu with spaghetti, where the octopus is devilishly tender and the sauce rich and moreish. This is a highlight! There's so much to choose from and everything is top tier, authentic Italian food - some of the best in Abu Dhabi.

We can't recommend the Antonia business lunch enough and we're happy to admit that the Best Bites team has enjoyed it more than once. We love the vibe of the restaurant, the real feeling of stepping out of the hustle and bustle of the working day, but also feeling in amongst it - there's nothing better.

Timing: Weekdays 12PM - 4PM

Price: AED175, 4 courses and a carafe of wine, water, tea and coffee

or AED135 4 courses with water, tea and coffee

Booking: 02 631 9855

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