This swish, Spanish restaurant boasts a kitchen helmed by elBulli alumni chef Alain Devahive and a four-stage business lunch menu featuring a selection of dishes from croquettes to catch of the day. Dhs130. Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm.
Serious about lunch? Sicilia is. The “Seriously Italian” business lunch changes daily and has a choice of starters and mains, plus tea of coffee. Dhs75. Sat-Thu 12.30pm-2.30pm.
Juicy jerk chicken and a chips o’mon burger are among your lunchtime options. Choose a small plate, a large dish and a side, and enjoy a little taste of Jamaica. Dhs79. Sun-Thu noon-4pm.
Not just a post-work hangout, Cocktail Kitchen offers one of the best deals around: a starter, main, a glass of grape and coffee or tea for just Dhs100. Now that’s worth taking a lunch break for. Dhs59. Sun-Thu noon-4pm.
Fancy a break from the office? Fümé offers two courses for Dhs72 or, if you fancy something sweet, three courses will set you back just Dhs85. From Dhs72. Sun-Thu noon-4pm.
Tuck into a two-course meal for less than the usual price for a steak at this smart DIFC spot. Mains include rump steak, pizza, baked avocado and more. Dhs120 (two courses), Dhs150 (three courses). Sun-Thu noon-3pm.
If you’re long-yin (see what we did there?) for some traditional Cantonese or Schezuan cooking, this one includes an appetiser, main course and mango pudding for just Dhs99. Dhs99. Sun-Thu 12.30-3pm.
Whether you have a business meeting or you’re just hungry, try out two courses of beautifully presented creative dishes at R Trader. Dhs95. Sun-Thu noon-3.30pm.
With a typically New England feel, The Maine’s prix fixe lunch options include clam chowder, steak frites and sea bass fillet. We’re not sure you’ll want to return to the office. Dhs99.