Looking to explore new cuisines or try something out of your comfort zone? You don’t have to wait for the weekend to embark on culinary adventures any longer, thanks to the business lunch deals across the
UAE, which will let you go on 2- to 3-course gourmet excursions on a budget.

Here, we round up some of the best business lunches for your next meeting, catch-up with a friend, or
solo dining. From Michelin-starred restaurants to Levant gems, there’s something for everyone.

Siraj

Situated at the heart of the city in Souk Al Bahar, Dubai, Siraj offers a Michelin-applauded business lunch
overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa. The restaurant presents a three-course business lunch menu from
Monday to Friday, starting at 12pm. until 4pm. For just AED 65 per person, guests can relish a salad, appetizer, and a main course.

Presenting a beautiful mix of Emirati and Levantine cuisine, the menu features flavorful dishes that
highlight the story of Middle Eastern cuisine. Starting with refreshing salads like fattoush and tabbouleh,
followed by cold and hot appetizers, including mutabal, hummus, vine leaves, and french fries. Guests
can choose from an array of main courses that are beloved by Siraj regulars, like shish taouk, arayes
kafta, chicken biryani, and chicken maklouba, or a camel sirloin if you're looking to broaden your culinary
horizons, among other delectable dishes.

Located at the picturesque venue and conveniently in sight of Dubai Mall, those dining at Siraj can enjoy
the spectacular views while relishing delectable dishes. ideal setting for a business meeting, lunch with
colleagues, or a casual catch-up with friends. sirajrestaurant.com

Babel

Step into Babel, Dubai, and travel to the heart of Lebanon, where heritage, and the tenderness of Middle
Eastern hospitality are displayed. Since 2009, the establishment has not only positioned itself as a
restaurant but rather a community—one that pays homage to the cedar land. Available from 9 am to 12
pm on weekdays and 9 am to 1 pm on weekends, Babel's Lebanese breakfast consists of a variety of
regional specialties, rebranded with a modern flair. Guests can enjoy a two-person set menu for breakfast at AED 90, including mini zaatar and cheese manakish, freshly baked bread served with traditional foul, sunny-side-up eggs garnished with sesame, and a delightful eggplant makdous, among other dishes.

The same spirit continues through Babel Dubai’s weekday business lunch, available Monday through
Friday, from 12 pm to 5 pm. Curated with care, Babel offers an authentic “plat du jour” starting at just AED45, a unique opportunity for professionals, friends, and families to pause, savor, and connect amidst the fast-paced corporate life.

With a chic yet welcoming indoor seating area, away from the mall’s crowd the venue acts as a serene
haven. In addition, the new entrance also seamlessly connects to the luxurious Fashion Avenue, offering
an elevated experience for all shoppers throughout the week—making it a must-visit restaurant in Dubai
Mall.
babelrestaurant.com

Em Sherif Café

Another business lunch you don’t want to miss out on is Em Sherif Café. Renowned for its timeless Lebanese flavours and chic Arabesque décor, the venue promises an unrivalled dining experience. The Abu Dhabi branch of this celebrated culinary brand offers a delightful business lunch menu with a mission to take the city's midweek dining routine to new heights.

Open from Monday to Friday, between 12 PM and 4 PM, this expansion invites guests to partake in an expertly prepared set menu blending the wealth of genuine Levantine taste with Em Sherif Café's signature hospitality. For AED 115 per person, visitors can try their choice of one mezze, a main dish, a refreshing sorbet, a soft drink, and coffee, each of which has been carefully designed to reflect the brand's own passion for authenticity, artistry, and subtle sophistication.

The business lunch experience begins with an upscale selection of mezze where guests can indulge in the fresh, citrusy fattoush; the comfort of warm lentil soup; or hot, flame-grilled mutabbal with pomegranate pearls. From there, the menu continues to impress with mains such as chicken taouk skewers, tender minced kefta beef, soft shawarma beef, and other popular favorites, each served with refined garnishes and traditional Lebanese side courses.

Em Sherif Café Abu Dhabi offers a serene escape ideal for business meetings, solo dining, or a catch-up with friends right at the heart of the city. emsherif-café.com