If you're ready to transform your midday meals into a culinary adventure, Dubai's bustling dining scene has an incredible lineup waiting for you! Picture this: Innovative Japanese cuisine that will awaken your senses or elegant brasseries that exude sophistication and charm. These restaurants are not just about delicious flavours; they offer an inviting atmosphere and top-notch service that make every lunch feel special. Whether you aim to impress clients, indulge in a refined dining experience, or treat yourself to a delightful escape from the office, Dubai's finest lunchtime spots are calling your name. Discover the perfect place to elevate your lunch hour — your taste buds will thank you!
KATA
Nestled at the base of the iconic Burj Khalifa, KATA is a homegrown restaurant celebrated for its high-quality ingredients and innovative flavours. This popular Dubai Mall destination offers a set lunch menu (including miso soup, starter, main course, and water) for just Dhs88, available from 11am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Led by Chef Marwan Sardouk, the menu features standout dishes like mushroom truffle rice pot, Scottish salmon tataki, and chicken katsu curry. For an additional Dhs35, indulge in the sweet crown, a delightful trio of treats served with coffee. For solo diners, KATA provides an inviting atmosphere that honours the Japanese tradition of solo dining. Take a seat at the chef's counter for an intimate and immersive experience, where you can savour your meal while witnessing the artistry of the culinary team.
Bull and Bear
Experience an elegant business lunch at this chic brasserie located in the Waldorf DIFC, available every weekday from 12.30 to 4pm. The three-course menu showcases some of the restaurant's signature Wall Street-inspired dishes for just Dh125. The menu features options like cauliflower soup, flank steak, and seared seabass. If you wish to enhance your meal with a beverage, the total comes to Dh165.
Mina Brasserie
Mina Brasserie, located in the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, offers a delightful business lunch from 12 to 3pm, Monday to Friday. The pricing is Dh145 for two courses and Dh180 for three courses. This elegant all-day dining venue is led by the renowned chef Michael Mina and showcases a sophisticated New York-inspired decor. It features a beautiful outdoor terrace, making it one of the area's best spots for alfresco dining. The business lunch includes selections from the à la carte menu, featuring highlights such as crab salad, king crab spaghetti, and a Wagyu burger as part of the mid-week offerings. The two-course and three-course options include tea, coffee, or ice cream.
LPM Restaurant and Bar
LPM Restaurant and Bar, located in Gate Village 8, DIFC, offers lunch from 12 to 3pm, Monday to Friday. The set menu is priced at Dh135 for two courses and Dh180 for three courses. LPM is renowned for serving some of the best French-Mediterranean cuisine in the city. The ambience is chic and luxurious, featuring elegant cream and natural tones that exude sophistication. The bar maintains a lively atmosphere throughout the day. You can start your meal with the day's salad, followed by delicious starters such as vegetable terrine or crispy squid. Main course options include scallops with pumpkin puree or veal osso buco, and you can conclude your meal with a delightful praline chocolate cake for dessert. For a business lunch, known as déjeuner d'affaires, LPM invites you to enjoy its set menu during lunch hours from Monday to Friday.
The Ninth Cut
The Ninth Cut, located in the Novotel Hotel in Al Barsha 1, offers a delightful business lunch catering to meat lovers with an impressive three-course set menu. This newly opened restaurant, butchery, and deli is committed to high-quality craftsmanship. It provides a unique culinary experience, featuring enticing starters like piri piri chicken livers and tamarind lamb ribs alongside sides such as grilled king oyster with shitake mushrooms, patatas bravas, and wood fired asparagus. For the main course, guests can choose the succulent wood-fired oven octopus or the flavourful butter chicken tandoori skewers, with additional options available. To finish the meal, indulge in delicious desserts like malva pudding and pavlova. The Ninth Cut's exclusive business lunch runs from Monday to Friday, 12 to 3pm, priced at Dh89 per person, which includes a starter or side, main dish, dessert, and a soft beverage, making it an ideal choice for those looking to escape the office routine or impress clients.
Clap
Clap is a modern Japanese restaurant in DIFC, specifically at Gate Village 11. With hours from 12 to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, it boasts one of the best rooftop spots in the area, featuring a sleek and spacious terrace, an impressive show kitchen, and a trendy bar ideal for unwinding after dark. During the day, Clap offers a weekday business lunch for Dh115, which includes a miso soup, two starters, and a main dish. Guests can also add a dessert, priced between Dh35 and Dh80. The menu showcases various à la carte signatures, including clap salad, wagyu beef tartare, salmon teriyaki, shoyu Chilean seabass, and unique business lunch options.
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