Hungry for a business lunch in Abu Dhabi? They aren’t just for folk in suits.
The capital is packed full of restaurants and bars that know its workforce doesn’t march on an empty stomach and what’s more it provides some super deals for you to get your teeth into.
From dicing with dim sum and nibbling on nachos to slurping soup and shoveling back sandwiches, we’ve done our research and bring to you where to find the top business lunches in Abu Dhabi.
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Don’t want to cook something for yourself in the evening? Go for a mega business lunch in Abu Dhabi at this swanky restaurant in The Galleria Al Maryah Island. For Dhs149, you can enjoy a ten-course omakase menu (you read that right) from Sunday to Thursday.
Dhs149. Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 672 3333).
Al Finjan
If you’re looking for a small bite to eat for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi, then a visit to Al Finjan should be penciled into your schedule. Choose one of the vast array of sweet treats and then pair it with a hot beverage for Dhs10.
Dhs10. Daily 7am-4pm. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Tourist Club Area, Al Zahiyah (03 768 6666).
Artisan Kitchen
Forget about having a small bite for lunch. Why not go all out with Artisan Kitchen’s four-course menu for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi? Coming in at Dhs130 (pay an extra Dhs20 for soft drinks), this epic eating session will certainly fill a hole.
Dhs130 (mineral water). Dhs150 (soft drinks). Daily 12.30pm-3pm. Bab Al Qasr Hotel, W Corniche Road, Al Bateen (02 205 3026).
Benjarong
The world-famous joint nestled at the back of the Dusit Thani Hotel has been known to produce some the capital’s best Thai grub. And every lunchtime, you can get your mitts on a four-course pinto box for Dhs95. This business lunch in Abu Dhabi which runs from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, is full of signature dishes.
Dhs95. Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm. Dusit Thani Hotel, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 698 8137).
Café Milano
At this Italian restaurant, soak up the sophistication of the surroundings and enjoy superb Italian dishes at a snip of the cost of dining here at dinner. Select two courses for Dhs220 or three courses for Dhs250 for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi at Café Milano.
Dhs220 (two courses). Dhs250 (three courses). Daily noon-5.30pm. Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 333 2222).
COYA
Escape the office and go on a culinary tour to South America for your lunch break at this Peruvian eatery. A favourite of many capital dwellers for a meal later in the evening, COYA’s lunch food card is bursting with Latin American goodies. Food tour to South American for lunch? Sign us up.
Dhs110. Sun-Thu noon-4pm. The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).
Cyan Brasserie
Take a break from the working day and gaze at city views which stretch out towards the Corniche at this wonderfully classy French-Levantine restaurant. For Dhs115, you can get a two-course meal. Feel you can handle three? Enjoy three courses for Dhs135 for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi at Cyan Brasserie.
Dhs115 (two-course menu). Dhs135 (three-course menu). Daily 12.30pm-3pm. Andaz Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – Al Khaleej Al Arabi St (056 544 8158).
Dai Pai Dong
An all you-can-eat-lunch? Yes please. At Dai Pai Dong, guests can devour as many dumplings as they want for Dhs118 at this trendy restaurant in the Rosewood Abu Dhabi. How much dim sum can you eat?
Dhs118. Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 813 5588).
Easy Tiger
One of the most popular spots for a night out in Abu Dhabi, Easy Tiger is also a great place to grab a bite to eat should you find yourself becoming a bit peckish. The Al Ain Palace Hotel’s bar is dishing out a lunch and one drink for Dhs50. Choose from the chef’s best choice menu that is packed full of yummy meals including garden salad, vegetarian nachos, chicken cordon bleu, quesadillas, burgers, footlongs and fish and chips. Not a bad shout for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi.
Dhs50. Sun-Thu noon-7pm. Easy Tiger, Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche Road (050 593 7977).
La Brasserie at Venetian Village
Escape the office for a properly filling French express lunch. There are three courses and a bevvy with your name on it at this lush French nook in the heart of the Venetian Village.
Dhs99. Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta (02 404 1931).
Loca
Don’t miss out on this exceptionally good-value business lunch in Abu Dhabi. At this funky Mexican restaurant, diners can grab themselves a selection of starters as well as a hearty main course for Dhs75. Vamos.
Dhs75. Sun-Thu noon-4pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 5823639).
LPM Restaurant & Bar
In the mood for French food for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi today? Then head straight to this effortlessly classy restaurant in The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Serving up French and Niçoise fare, diners can enjoy a business lunch for Dhs180.
Dhs180. Sun-Thu noon-3.15pm. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 692 9600).
Nolu’s
While we love going all out for our business lunches in Abu Dhabi, sometimes all we want is something that is simple, quick and tasty. At Nolu’s you can get stuck into an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch that includes sammies, salads and soup for Dhs75.
Dhs75. Sun-Thu noon-3pm. Al Maryah Island (02 6441 516).
PJ O’Reilly’s
This Irish establishment knows what it’s doing when it comes to providing a business lunch to diners in Abu Dhabi. A big main course plus two house beverages for Dhs99 will have you set up to take on whatever the afternoon throws at you.
Dhs99. Sat-Thu noon-3pm. Le Royal Méridien, Al Markaziya (02 674 2020).
Shang Palace
Dim sum for lunch – where do we go you ask? Shang Palace in the five-star Shangri-La Hotel should be near the top of your hit list. For Dhs138, you can dig into a diverse range of dim sum, soup and wok dishes including barbecue chicken puffs, steamed wild mushroom buns with chicken and oyster sauce and shrimp rolls for your business lunch in Abu Dhabi. Fancy some tea or a soft beverages? Pay an extra Dhs30 to wash all that delish food down.
From Dhs138. Daily noon-3pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri (02 509 8888).
The Sportman’s Arms
Smashed your morning workout in Zayed Sports City? Then reward yourself with a refuelling session at this American-Irish sports bar on the upper levels of the International Tennis Centre. Diners receive a meal and a soft beverage for Dhs65 for this business lunch in Abu Dhabi.
Dhs65. Sun-Thu 11.30am-4pm. International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, (02 447 1066).
Yamanote Atelier
Looking for a business lunch deal in Abu Dhabi that doesn’t break the bank? At Yamanote Atelier, diners take in a three-course menu for Dhs65. Don’t forget to bring your phone for some Insta-tastic snaps of the perfectly presented grub at one of the top Japanese franchises in the whole of the UAE.
Dhs65. Sun-Thu noon-4pm. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers (02 448 8222).
Zuma
A former Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant of the Year award winner, Zuma knows how to satisfy hungry workers at lunchtime. The world renowned restaurant dishes out a miso soup, two starters and one main course for Dhs147. That’ll stop those grumbling tums.
Dhs147. Sun-Thu noon-2pm. Al Maryah Island (02 401 5900).
