5 Best Business Lunch Spots in Abu Dhabi to Try This Month

A good business lunch needs three things to come together at once. The food has to be good, the setting has to feel comfortable, and there has to be enough time to actually get through your agenda without rushing the last course. Abu Dhabi has no shortage of restaurants that tick all three boxes.

The city’s midday dining scene ranges from Spanish wood-fired dishes to Cantonese small plates, Italian classics, steakhouse staples, and Lebanese-Armenian spreads. Whether you are hosting a client, catching up with your team, or simply want a proper lunch break away from your desk, here are five spots worth bookmarking.

5 Business Lunch Spots in Abu Dhabi

1. Marcella

Marcella brings a Spanish touch to the business lunch scene at Yas Bay Waterfront. Chef-Patron Mario Loi puts together two- and three-course menus built around seasonal, wood-fired dishes, starting with tapas-style plates before moving into heartier mains. The setting is relaxed enough for a casual team lunch but still polished enough to impress a client.

2. Bentley Kitchen

Bentley Kitchen on Al Maryah Island keeps things simple with a three-course business lunch that includes two appetisers, a choice of main, and dessert. Vegetarian options run across all three courses, which makes it an easy pick when you are hosting a mixed group. It works equally well for a quick catch-up with colleagues or a longer, unhurried lunch with friends.

3. Flamingo Room By Tashas

Flamingo Room By Tashas, also on Al Maryah Island, leans into variety. The menu covers burrata, calamari, carpaccio, cacio e pepe, sea bass, and chicken schnitzel, giving you plenty of room to mix and match starters and mains. Save some space for dessert, since the strawberries and cream and the lemon meringue tart are both worth the extra calories.

4. Antonia Chic

For a taste of Italy, Antonia Chic on Al Maryah Island focuses on honest, simple cooking rather than anything overly fussy. The 72-hour fermented sourdough pizzas are a highlight, alongside comforting pasta dishes and mains drawn from traditional recipes. If a good meal is part of how you like to close a deal, this is a solid choice.

5. Almayass

Almayass brings a Lebanese-Armenian spread to the table, starting with hummus, moutabbal, and fresh bread before moving into a choice of starter and main. The premium menu option adds hot starters like kebbeh kras and cheese burek. With a laid-back coastal setting and plenty of shareable dishes, it makes for a business lunch that never feels too stiff or formal.

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Here is a quick look at where to find each spot, when they serve their business lunch menus, and what they cost.

So the next time a business lunch lands on your calendar, let Abu Dhabi’s dining scene handle the rest.