Dubai's wallet friendly business lunches Mouthwatering meals under AED 50 and upscale business lunches for under AED 200

July 1, 2024
Outdoor restaurants

UNDER AED 50

Tangerine

Tangerine boasts some of the city’s most authentic Thai and Far Eastern recipes. From fresh prawns crisped to perfection to tangy pineapple fried rice, this Bay Avenue resident is a delight for diners—and offers a bang for a buck during the day.

  • Package: Set menu with a drink (small water, soft drink or flavoured iced tea)
  • Cost: AED 49 pp
  • When: Daily, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 55 302 4230

    Location: Executive Towers, Bay Avenue, Business Bay

    Farsi Restaurant

    Succulent kebabs coated with butter, pomegranate-sprinkled rice and aromatic grills bring the traditional flavours of Persia to Business Bay. Sample Farsi’s famous flavours over a leisurely lunch break with a hearty two-course set menu.

  • Package: Fresh herbs, soup of the day, selected main course and a soft drink
  • Cost: AED 49 pp
  • When: Daily, 12 – 4 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 453 9998

    Location: Executive Towers, Bay Avenue, Business Bay

    Papa Johns

    World-famous pizzeria Papa Johns is offering up a hearty meal with pizza, pasta or salad options. If you’re grabbing a fresh slice, don’t forget to pair it with their signature garlic dipping sauce!

  • Package: Pizza Meal: 8-inch pizza, wedges, 2 pieces of Poppers and a Coca Cola / Pasta Meal: Pasta, wedges, 2 pieces of Poppers and a Coca Cola / Papadia Meal: Papadia, wedges, 2 pieces of Poppers and a Coca Cola / Salad Meal: Salad, wedges, 2 pieces of Poppers and a Coca Cola
  • Cost: AED4 0 per package
  • When: Daily

    • Contact: 600 520 001

    Location: Bay Avenue, Business Bay

    Pret A Manger

    If you're out for a light lunch or on a snack run, world-famous British sandwich and coffee shop Pret A Manger has you covered with four combos under AED 50, plus one for AED 55.

  • Package: Pastry Combo (AED 25): Choice of 1 pastry and regular-sized coffee / Donut Combo (AED25): Choice of 1 doughnut and regular-sized coffee / Soup Combo (AED 40): Choice of any 1 soup and rye roll / Sandwich Combo (AED45): Choice of any 1 sandwich, a regular-sized coffee and a bag of crisps / Salad Combo (AED55): Choice of 1 salad, a regular-sized coffee and a pack of crisps
  • When: Daily

    • Contact: +971 50 269 9103

    Location: Bay Avenue, Business Bay

    UNDER AED 100

    Madness

    Madness is a homegrown pop culture-inspired dining experience that packs a punch in its delicious menu and quirky ambience, where servers don villain masks.

  • Package: Appetizer, main course, dessert and one drink
  • Cost: AED 90 pp
  • When: Daily, 12 – 5 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 422 4500

    Location: Bluewaters

    Ikra Caviar

    An elegant and intimate spot with seating for just 30 diners, Ikra Caviar is a lowkey hotspot that offers a curated menu of elevated Russian dishes and a varied spread of caviar.

  • Package: Set menu
  • Cost: AED 90 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 12 – 3 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 54 998 9368

    Location: Bluewaters

    Pastamamma

    Pastamamma’s artisanal pizza and home-style pasta are a top draw for Dubai’s families. Their popular lunchtime plates offer a hearty feast.

  • Package: Set menu
  • Cost: AED 99 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 12 – 4 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 547 5361

    Location: Bluewaters

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    Miya

    Miya brings prime Mediterranean vibes and food to Bluewaters. Tuck into authentic Greek delicacies while basking in the restaurant and island’s calm vibes for a lunch break that looks and feels like a mini-holiday.

  • Package: Starters, mains and desserts. Add a glass of grapes for AED 35 each.
  • Cost: AED 110 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 1 – 4 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 564 0008

    Location: Bluewaters

    Virgin Izakaya

    Experience premium Japanese dining at Virgin Izakaya over a Kaiseki-style lunch, where the courses keep coming. It’s a full feast with flavourful soup options, fresh salads, hot starters—including octopus roti—and filling mains like Beef Udon, Eggplant Miso, seafood fried rice, and more.

  • Package: Set menu with soups, salads, starters and mains.
  • Cost: AED 130 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 1 – 4 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 589 8689

    Location: Bluewaters

    Clay

    Clay is famous for its Nikkei cuisine, a blend of Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions that packs a punch. Sample the waterfront restaurant's top draws at lunch, from flavourful ceviche to fresh maki.

  • Package: 3-course set menu, including starters, a main and dessert
  • Cost: AED 139 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 12 – 4 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 422 5600

    Location: Bluewaters

    Shishka

    Russian and Middle Eastern flavours converge at Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s Shishka. The restaurant experiments with unique recipes, ingredients and traditions to deliver food that looks as good as it tastes.

  • Package: 4-course set menu, including chicken soup, starters, a main course and dessert
  • Cost: AED 155 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 1 – 4 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 577 6668

    Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah

    SHI

    Revel in prime water views over a luxe lunch at Shi, tucking into the delectable recipes developed under the guidance of the masterful Chef Li Yuan Hui, formerly of Hakkasan Mumbai and Qatar.

  • Package: Set menu
  • Cost: AED 159 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 1 – 3 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 55 302 4230

    Location: Bluewaters

    AED 200 OR MORE

    SushiYaki

    Indulge in premium and cutting-edge Japanese cuisine at SushiYaki. The restaurant’s meticulous approach to food, flavours and ingredients represents a commitment to one’s ikigai—a Japanese concept that translates into “a reason to live”.

  • Package: Lunch platters with skewers
  • Cost: AED 240 and AED 250 pp
  • When: Weekdays, 12 – 5 p.m.

    • Contact: +971 4 451 9170

    Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah