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Food & Drink

14 irresistible lunch deals under AED100

Fri, February 24, 2023

Everyone is welcome to enjoy these dining deals and fill up on a budget at the city's upmarket eateries and casual hotspots.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy these dining deals and fill up on a budget at the city's upmarket eateries and casual hotspots.

1

Mohalla

High quality and low prices are the hallmark of the business lunch at this modern Indian favourite that guarantees speedy service and plates packed with flavour. With a two course Small Bhook Menu at AED55 or three courses at AED59 – the latter includes a kulfi falooda iced dessert – you get to enjoy a starter out of a choice of four, and a main. Options include Mohalla's signature shami kebab slider, crispy fried corn, chicken tikka biryani and dhabba egg curry.

2

Intersect by Lexus

Intersect by Lexus

Launched by automotive brand Lexus as a luxury dining concept, Intersect by Lexus is a space for creative minds to mix and mingle over inventive cuisine. A perfect stop for a midday pick-me-up, settle in for Intersect's two-course business lunch. For just AED90, choose a starter from the a la carte menu and one exotic main from their set menu, which includes tender lamb paired with smoked eggplant, fresh octopus with crushed potatoes, and light vegetable gratin with sunchoke purée. Or, raise the stakes with three courses for AED110. 

3

Eat & Meat

If you dine out regularly, then The H Hotel's Eat & Meat's constantly changing lunch buffet hands you the perfect answer on a plate. You get to pick what you like – salads from the display, a main and desserts cost AED99 – and you're guaranteed quick service. Feast on everything from slow-cooked beef short rib to a vegan burger, and given your starters and sweet treats are unlimited, you won't leave hungry.

4

Black Tap

Black Tap

New York's award-winning craft burger joint Black Tap serves up a business lunch exclusively for its outlet at The Dubai Mall. Anyone looking for creative comfort food can choose from three hero burgers – All-American, Crispy Chicken and Falafel – a choice of sides and soft drinks for just AED55. Their gourmet burgers hit the spot if you're craving something hearty and you can top it off with one of their Instagram-famous milkshakes for an additional AED14.

5

Fi'lia

Dishes from Yalumba at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel

If you want to indulge in an Italian feast then chef Sara Aqel's Fi'lia combines authentic recipes, passed down by generations of grandmothers, with spectacular views from Business Bay's SLS Hotel. For AED99 you get a three-course business lunch, served exclusively on weekdays. Aqel's oven-baked feta, herb-crusted seabass and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas all come highly recommended. End with her creamy take on tiramisu, the Fi'liamisu.

6

LDC Kitchen + Coffee

LDC Kitchen Restaurant Dubai

With multiple branches across the city, including one at Dubai International Financial Centre and Jumeirah Lakes Towers, you're never far from family-friendly LDC Kitchen + Coffee. Their AED72 set lunch menu includes a soup or salad to start, followed by your choice of main and a cup of their speciality coffee. Pick from burgers, pastas and pizzas – their vegetarian Thai red curry is always a winner – and for an extra AED5 you can get a scoop of London Dairy ice cream to round off your feast.

7

Besh

Besh

Succulent Turkish kebabs and Anatolian flavours are on the menu at this popular eatery perched in the Sheraton Hotel. An ideal spot to refuel at while shopping at Mall of the Emirates, you can tuck into your choice of main, team it with a soft drink and pick up a modest AED85 tab. From lamb chops to topped pide, there's plenty to savour at this spot that'll transport you onto the Silk Route. In winter, ask for a table on the terrace for al fresco treat.

8

Weslodge Saloon City Walk

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It's known for elevated Canadian comfort food, but now the City Walk branch of Weslodge Saloon is offering you the chance to indulge without hurting your wallet. For AED85 you can pick two courses – a starter and main, or main and dessert – from their popular weekday set menu. Go healthy with the seabass ceviche, or opt for the Baja-spiced fish tacos, beetroot risotto or trademark fried chicken. There's plenty to enjoy.
9

Monno Ristorante

Monno ristorante

Three courses for just AED85. That's the deliciously priced weekday lunch offering from 12-3pm at casual Jumeirah favourite Monno Ristorante. From wood-fired pizzas to traditional handmade pastas, classic calamari to fig and chicory salad, this artisanal eatery fuels its fans with generous plates of Italian fare. And, with tiramisu and gelato ice-cream to finish, you won't forgo dessert either. 

10

ODEON

The dynamic duo behind fabulous French eatery ODEON, Chef Thomas and Morgane Duhamel, ensure every plate oozes authenticity and flavour. And, if you haven't had time to taste their incredible Parisian cuisine, then their business lunch deal served amid blue velvet banquettes, white tablecloths and black and white film posters presents an opportunity you cannot miss. For just AED99 you'll get a starter, a main, mineral water and coffee at the Jumeirah eatery. Don't forget to check out the artisanal marché market on your way out.
11

Bombay Bungalow

Business Lunch deals Thalis from Bombay Bungalow in Dubai

A speedy thali service will ensure you're done during your hour-long break – or else you are free to linger and take in the modern Indian decor and sweeping seaside vistas at JBR The Beach's Bombay Bungalow. Tuck into a vegetarian (AED45 per person) or meat-filled (AED65 per person) menu from 12pm until 4pm on weekdays, with signature dishes like the herb-filled hara bhara kebab, creamy butter chicken and pulao all featuring. 

12

Andina

Indulge in healthy, hearty Peruvian food at Dubai Marina's Andina. The Middle Eastern outpost of this famous London eatery channels the hip yet laid-back vibe of the original, with delicious dishes like ceviches and beef skirt steaks sharing space with beetroot and cauliflower Causas and grilled skewers. Weekday lunch menus are served from 11:30am till 3pm and consist of a selection of light yet tasty Lima-influenced bites, with prices starting from AED45 per person.

13

Le Petit Beefbar

The French-accented Formule lunch at Le Petite Beefbar is the perfect midday pick-me-up. For AED99, on weekdays from 11:30am till 3pm, diners at DIFC can tuck into a three course feast which includes a house salad, and a main from a choice of three – pick from their signature steak, chips and sauce, Beefbar Milanese or the Keto Bowl. Finish off with a slice of cheesecake, made with a hazelnut crust and served with a strawberry coulis.

14

Nonya

Nonya restaurant business lunches in Dubai

You have from 12noon till 4pm to avail of Nonya's four-course weekday lunch, which shows off its prowess with Pan-Asian recipes, at just AED99 per person. Soup kicks off proceedings, after which you pick from light starters like truffle crispy lotus stem, tiger prawn dumplings or Szechuan chicken. We suggest you opt for the signature black cod as your main – though curries or buttermilk prawns are also excellent. Finish off with the chef's special dessert, with tea or coffee also included in the price.

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