Looking for the best business lunch in Abu Dhabi to entertain clients and colleagues? Don’t worry we have all the bases covered!
Halfway through the day is an important time to grab lunch. The Emirate is well known for its array of cuisine with many high-end restaurants offering fantastic business lunch options.
Lunch is the best time in the day to break away from the grind of work, unwind and get to know colleagues and clients. Or even better just a good oul chat over lunch with a work buddy!
Lunch deals can be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fine dining restaurant for a good price or experience any restaurant at a lower price.
With all that in mind, we have compiled a list of all the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi.
Best Business Lunch In Abu Dhabi
1. 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant most certainly owns a spot on the list of best business lunches in Abu Dhabi.
The brand originated in Spain even though it is Japanese cuisine. Michelin Abu Dhabi awarded the restaurant one star as each sushi roll and dish is crafted to perfection!
For an authentic experience, it is best to sit at the sushi counter to witness the skill that goes into preparing the food.
The ten-course extravaganza is not to be missed and will make for an epic business lunch break.
Starting with a delicious amuse-bouche hosomaki chu-toro, a miniature tuna roll. Kobe edamame soaked in wagyu fat, truffle and shichimi togarashi tantalises taste buds.
Capumiso soup with truffle, leek, tofu foam and seaweed brings a delicious cup of hot goodness to the table.
Tiger Prawn Tempura with the perfect layer of 99 spicy creamy sauce is a highlight on this lunch in Abu Dhabi Menu.
What’s a visit to a sushi bar without some proper maki rolls? The Unagi maki with tamago tare sauce and wasabi steals the centre place on this menu.
Tuna Nigiri with pickled ginger is simplistic but delightful and quickly followed by Quail egg with cecina and truffle, sunny side up.
Show-stopping Australian Wagyu Flambe melts in your mouth, full of flavour and marbled to perfection. The 99 Black Cod Au Gratin with two layers of red miso with furikake rice brings the savoury courses to an end.
The affair finishes with authentic mochi ice cream and tea or coffee.
Check out this detailed post on the best sushi in Abu Dhabi.
Information
Omakase business lunch: AED 199 for a 10-course menu
Timings: Monday to Friday 12 pm to 2:15 pm except bank holidays
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
2. Catch at St. Regis
This exclusive business lunch at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is just the ticket to impress. Think gastronomy against the serene charm of the restaurant’s beachfront setting for the ultimate midday luxury moment.
Spend your weekdays soaking in views of the Arabian Gulf as you savour the three-course menu priced at just AED 169. The meal begins with a selection of inviting appetisers, including Baby spinach & berries salad, California roll, Spicy salmon roll, or Fried calamari.
For the mains, choose from delicious options such as Corn-fed baby chicken, Grilled salmon, Wagyu ribeye, or Pumpkin risotto. End on a decadent note with desserts like Mochi, Ice cream, and orange cheesecake.
For reservations: Call +971 2 694 4553
Espresso Business Lunch: Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 4 pm
Location: Nation Towers – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi – W Corniche Rd – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
3. Cyan Brasserie
Take your lunch to new heights at Cyan Brasserie, where flavours from the East and West come together with flair.
Nestled 18 floors above, enjoy breathtaking 270-degree views of Abu Dhabi’s skyline as you savour a rich amalgamation of French and Arab flavours. Perfect for corporate lunches or quick meetings, every bite promises a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Choose from a two-course menu for AED 135 or a three-course menu for AED 150 for an unforgettable culinary journey with meticulously curated, freshly sourced ingredients. It’s a midday break designed to deliver!
For reservations: Call 050 765 6435
Espresso Business Lunch: Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 3 pm
Location: Andaz Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
4. LPM Restaurant And Bar
LPM French Riviera-styled restaurant provides Abu Dhabi with an exquisite fine dining experience and fresh Mediterranean-inspired produce.
The waterfront terrace just outside Galleria Mall is something reminiscent of Côte d’ Azur during a sunny day in Abu Dhabi.
Inside, the light colours, fresh floral arrangements, French-style shutters and minutiae tell a story of the French Riviera in the 20th century.
Whatever the plate of the day, LPM was recommended by Michelin restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
Déjeuner D’affaires is LPMs business lunch! Le petit business lunch costs AED 135 for one starter and a main.
The Le Grand costs AED 180 for two starters plus a main or one starter, main course and dessert.
Starter choices include cured salmon carpaccio and grapefruit jelly, green beans salad with maple dressing, green lentil salad with apple and burnt tomatoes and calamars frits, crispy squid with paprika and green chilli.
Main courses include basil pasta with clams and prawn, baked seabream with confit potatoes, confit chicken leg with confit piperade and faux filet grille, and 200gms of grilled sirloin with peppercorn sauce.
The Le Grand dessert is the esteemed Eclair au Cafe, a deliciously sweet coffee eclair, the perfect end to your business lunch in Abu Dhabi.
Add another side dish for an additional AED 30
For more information call +971 2 692 9600
Business lunch weekday specials: 12 pm – 3:30 pm
Le Petit business lunch: AED 135 for 1 starter + 1 main
Le Grand business lunch: AED 180 for 2 starters or 1 starter + 1 main + 1 dessert.
Location: The Galleria Mall – Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
5. Hakkasan
Hakkasan received one star from Michelin Abu Dhabi in 2022 in keeping with its world-renowned reputation. Hand-crafted wood structures and oriental lighting provide a contemporary dining experience.
A popular option in the cooler months is to dine al fresco on the large terrace overlooking the gardens of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental with epic views of the Corniche skyline in the background.
Steamed, fried, and baked dim sum is available for this Saturday’s lunch at the Abu Dhabi branch, perfect for those who work during the weekends.
The steamed dumpling section highlights include Szechuan style prawn wonton, honey wagyu beef bun scallop chicken shu mai and truffle seafood Xiao Long bao which is the ultimate Chinese feast!
The fried and baked section has wagyu beef truffle puff, lychee lobster yuzu pearl and soft shell crab with mango.
For more information call +971 2 690 7739
Saturday Lunch Specials: 12 PM to 3:30 PM
Costs: 2 Dim Sum Baskets for AED 128 or 5 Dim Sum Baskets for AED 188
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental – W Corniche Rd – Al Ras Al Akhdar – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
6. Diablito, Yas Marina
Diablito is a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant in Yas Marina, perfect for a power lunch with a view. Here you can enjoy delicious tapas, fresh seafood, and hearty mains while overlooking the stunning marina.
Whether you’re hosting a client or a team lunch, Diablito offers a stylish and sophisticated setting.
Garlic prawns, prepared to perfection in olive oil, Padron peppers, not to mention the delicious selection of Pan De Cristal with toppings, take your pick of tasty tapas.
During the business week, for just AED 80 per person, enjoy one starter, main, bottled water or a soft drink from a special menu. A terrific way to set the tone for the rest of your working day.
Timings: Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 4 pm.
Call: +971 2 565 1175
Location: Diablito, Yas Marina Abu Dhabi
7. Bushra by Buddha Bar
Step into Bushra, where Levantine elegance meets contemporary design. The venue’s soft arches and terracotta tones create a sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for a memorable business lunch.
Refined Middle Eastern dining is what you will experience at Bushra by Buddha Bar, a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Savour signature Mediterranean dishes like smokey chilli Lahmacun, spinach and feta pide or Morrocan seafood tagine.
Sweet bites not to be missed are the cheese Kunafa with apricot confit and rose syrup, not to mention the Middle Eastern Tiramisu, flavoured with Turkish coffee.
Choose between a two-course business lunch for AED 109 or a three-course wine-pairing lunch for AED 129.
Timings: Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm.
Bookings: Call +971 50 601 1195 or see bushra-abudhabi.com
Location: The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
8. Coya Abu Dhabi
Walking into the Inca-inspired decor of Coya for a business lunch is a treat during the work day. Coya is a unique vibrant restaurant that has references to its Peruvian ancestors throughout.
The restaurant maintains a sophisticated upmarket dining experience amidst the South American interior.
The best tables are positioned next to the windows which get an Arabian breeze in the cooler months. The bar area has a jungle vibe and the pisco sour is very tempting as the mixologists are renowned for perfectly crafted beverages.
This business lunch in Abu Dhabi deal costs AED 140 for two starters a main and a dessert. While a soup and side dish is also included in the price, there is an option to add on an Inca mojito for 30 AED.
Highlights amongst the starters include sea bass croquettes, wagyu beef buns, salmon ceviche and burrata salad. The mains include corn-fed baby chicken, tiger prawns and grilled salmon.
The dessert options are something special, with ingredients not often found in restaurant menus. Try the Paleta de Morada Chicha, a medley of purple corn, wild berries, passionfruit and vanilla shorties.
Timings: Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 4 pm.
Call: +971 2 306 7000
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria Mall- Abu Dhabi
9. Café Milano
Cafe Milano at the Four Seasons offers a premium and authentic Italian business lunch in Abu Dhabi.
The restaurant overlooks the Al Maryah Islands waterfront promenade. In the cooler months, the Venetian shutters are opened up and the restaurant gets the cool winds of the Arabian Gulf.
One of the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi is returning this September 23rd 2024. With two lunch menus to choose from, you can eat light or you can eat large.
Starter options include Chef’s daily soup, fish cakes with green peas and mint puree or beetroot salad with all the trimmings.
Ensalata di barbabietola marinata (beetroot salad), with robiola cheese, basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, and croutons make for an excellent first course.
This main course makes for one of the best business lunches in Abu Dhabi. It’s Eliche con torno confit, home-made eliche pasta, tuna confit, capers, taggiasche olives, basil, corbarino tomato sauce.
Perhaps a lighter dish with Sea bream fillet, roasted tomato puree, fennel, and celery salad is more to the fancy. Beef strips “boscaiola style”, and soft polenta are another great option in the main course section.
Warm apple tart, with vanilla gelato or a selection of home-made gelato, and lingue di gatto biscuits is on offer for those opting for a three-course meal.
For reservations call +971 2 333 2444.
Business Lunch Specials: AED 175 for a starter and main or AED 195 for a starter, main course and dessert. Both options exclude beverages.
Timings: Daily 12 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi – Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
10. Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi Business Lunch
Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi is based inside The Louvre and is the only Parisian brassiere to feature on the business lunch in Abu Dhabi list.
Chef Pierre Gagnaire knows his way to a Michelin star. The Brasserie is now ‘recommended’ by Michelin Abu Dhabi.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a spectacular museum and the perfect setting to enjoy Parisian gastronomy.
Fouquets has a chic authentic interior reminiscent of an upmarket Parisian brassiere. Embrace the views on the terrace whilst enjoying incredible food!
There are two options, the first is a starter with a main course or main and a dessert and the second option is all three.
Start with a pan-fried squid with garlic butter, eggplant and olive confit. A tomato gazpacho with creamy mozzarella and pesto oil may be a better option for those looking for something light and fresh.
Main courses include Spaghetti with chicken and creamy mushrooms. Grilled lamb chop, pan-fried polenta and rosemary jus make for another fantastic choice.
For reservations call: +971 2 205 4200.
Lunch Specials: AED 220 for a three-course meal, or AED 165 for a two-course meal
Timings: Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 3 pm
Location: Saadiyat Cultural District 1 – Al Saadiyat Island – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
11. Zuma Abu Dhabi Business Lunch
Based inside Four Seasons, Zuma is a popular choice when it comes to business lunch in Abu Dhabi.
Granite stone, carved wood and sake wall cellars encased in glass give the restaurant a contemporary interior.
When Michelin Abu Dhabi visited Zuma, they commended their top-notch Japanese dishes. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the presentation. Each dish is full of high-quality produce and flavour.
Experience a wide variety of options as the restaurant boasts three different kitchens, including the sushi counter, robata grill and main kitchen.
There are two options to choose from, the Ebisu lunch and the Ebisu express lunch. The express lunch includes a miso soup with a main course for AED 79.
For something more substantial, a miso soup, two appetizers and a main course cost AED 149.
Highlights include salmon teriyaki with pickled cucumber, shrimp tempura in a lime-chilli dip, and prawn and black cod gyoza.
Other great choices include a selection of sushi, grilled Australian wagyu beef sirloin with truffle mayo and miso-marinated black cod donburi.
Drinks are chargeable and there is an option to add a dessert for AED 41.
The Ebisu and express lunch options make the perfect halftime break during the working week.
For reservations, call +971 2 401 5900.
Ebisu Lunch Specials: Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 2 pm
Costs: AED 149 for the Ebisu Lunch option which is miso soup, two appetisers and a main course or AED 79 for the Express Lunch option which is miso soup and a main course.
Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island – ADGM – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
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