With the long weekend giving us the perfect excuse to step away from routine, Dubai’s business lunch scene is still serving up some of the city’s best-value dining moments. From beachfront lunches with pool access to DIFC favourites and bold Southeast Asian menus, here are the spots worth booking this Monday.
Enjoy a Daycation Lunch at Byron Bathers
A business lunch with beach access? Yes please! Byron Bathers has elevated the concept with its weekday Daycation Lunch, pairing a relaxed coastal setting with a generous menu and full access to the venue’s pool and private beach.
Priced at AED 125 per person, guests can choose from a selection of starters, mains and desserts inspired by Mediterranean flavours. Those looking to make an afternoon of it can upgrade to include drinks and wine for AED 195. With sunbeds included, it’s an easy excuse to swap the office chair for a poolside lounger.
Where: Byron Bathers, Palm Jumeirah
When: Weekdays, 12pm – 5pm
Price: AED 125 per person | AED 195 with drinks package
Reservations: https://www.byronbathers.com
Discover Southeast Asian Flavours at Hawkerboi
For those craving bold flavours and a quick escape from the workday, Hawkerboi’s business lunch delivers some of the venue’s signature Southeast Asian dishes at an accessible price point.Priced at AED 89 per person, the menu includes a choice of starter and main, with dishes ranging from Banana Blossom Salad and Smashed Cucumber Salad to hearty mains such as Beef Rendang, Crispy Semolina Chicken and Wok Fried Noodles with Tempura Prawns. Guests can also add a dessert for an additional AED 25, including the restaurant’s popular Mango Sticky Rice.
The menu strikes a balance between lighter lunch options and more indulgent comfort dishes, making it ideal for both quick meetings and leisurely afternoons.
Where: Hawkerboi, JLT
When: Monday to Friday, 12pm – 3pm
Price: Dhs70 (2 courses) | Dhs80 (3 courses)
Reservations: https://eatx.com/hawkerboi/
Escape to the (AC) Garden at Splendour FieldsSet within one of Dubai’s most picturesque garden-inspired settings, Splendour Fields offers a business lunch that feels far removed from the city’s usual weekday rush.Available from 11am to 5pm, guests can choose between a two-course menu for AED 70 or a three-course experience for AED 80. Expect Mediterranean-inspired dishes including Dakos Salad, Crispy Calamari and Moroccan Chicken, alongside vegetarian options such as Palm Heart Tacos. Desserts include the venue’s signature Bread & Butter Pudding, Summer Fruit Bowl and freshly baked Pastel de Nata.The relaxed atmosphere and extended lunch timings make it particularly appealing for families and friends looking for a slower afternoon.
Where: Splendour Fields, The Park, JLT
When: Weekdays, 11am – 5pm
Price: AED 70 for two courses | AED 80 for three courses
