Your Q4 plans across Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Plan your Next Meeting with a Business Lunch at L'ETO Restaurant
DINING & LIFESTYLE · DUBAI & ABU DHABI · Q4 2026
From business lunches and bakery afternoons to Kaiseki dinners, Emirati classics and poolside weekends — eight places to fill the quarter ahead.
Plan your next business meeting over lunch at L’ETO Restaurant. Available Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 3:30pm, the set lunch menu offers an inviting setting to catch up with colleagues or meet clients over good food. Start with Wagyu Carpaccio with mustard dressing, Sea Bass Ceviche with kiwi, grapes and apple leche de tigre, or Feta with Spiced Honey. For the main course, choose from Wagyu Striploin Tagliata, Grilled Cauliflower or Mibrasa Salmon, served with freshly baked buns, creamy hummus and pesto. The à la carte menu is also available, alongside a selection of grapes, beers and sparkling beverages.
| Where | L’ETO Restaurant, Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi |
| When | Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 3:30pm, excluding public holidays |
| Price | AED 97 for a main course only · AED 147 for a starter and main course |
| More | letorestaurant.com |
Unwind and Break Bread at 852 Bakery
When Q4 starts to feel a little too full, 852 Bakery offers a welcome excuse to pause, pull up a chair and catch up with friends over something freshly baked. Tucked inside Jun’s in Downtown Dubai, the Hong Kong-inspired bakery has Pineapple Buns, sourdough loaves baked daily, gluten-free baguettes and a wide selection of bagels and bagel sandwiches, whether you’re meeting for a quick bite or settling in for a longer afternoon. There’s plenty to sip alongside them, from Matcha Coconut and Matcha Mango Sago to the nostalgic Parle-G Latte. Take your time over a drink and a sandwich, or pick up a loaf to share around the table at home. And on the days when Q4 plans keep everyone in different places, you can order your favourites through Deliveroo and make time to break bread wherever you are.
| Where | 852 Bakery, Jun’s on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai — and available on Liu by Jun’s via Deliveroo |
| When | Daily from 12:00pm till 11:00pm |
Try Cyrano Maison Sociale, Opening Soon at City Walk
Discover your new favourite restaurant, Cyrano Maison Sociale, which is opening soon in City Walk. Being brought to Dubai from Beirut, the venue celebrates European dining, with a particular love for an Aperitivo ritual. For days where you need after-work drinks, a hearty meal or a social getaway, you can get excited about the upcoming opening of Cyrano Maison Sociale.
| Where | City Walk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Prepare for Early Mornings and Late Nights with Nespresso's Fall Flavours
Prepare for early mornings and late nights with the return of Nespresso’s fall flavours. Pumpkin Spice Cake brings together notes of cinnamon, clove and cardamom with a hint of pumpkin, while Maple Pecan combines the sweetness of maple with the nutty taste of pecans. Both are returning for a limited time in Original and Vertuo. The collection also includes a Pumpkin Spice Travel Mug, a seasonal syrup kit and new Barista Cappuccino Cups, offering plenty of ways to enjoy a coffee at home or on the go.
| Where | Nespresso Boutiques across the UAE, the Nespresso App and online |
A Little Treat at KIGO During a Busy Q4
With a busy Q4 on the horizon, there’s no better time to plan a well-deserved evening with loved ones. KIGO, the city’s destination for authentic Kaiseki dining, offers an intimate setting in which to slow down, reconnect and savour an exceptional culinary experience.
Priced at AED 1,500 per person, the KIGO Signature Sushi Kaiseki 8-course menu opens with delicate preparations including Vinegared Barracuda with Dried Persimmon, Chawanmushi with Grilled Eggplant Chilled Purée, and Grilled Pacific Saury, before moving into Autumn Mushrooms served on a Hōba Leaf. The menu continues with Slow-Braised A5 Kumamoto Black Wagyu, Seasonal Sushi Selections, Miso Soup and premium Japanese fruits, bringing together the flavours of land and sea while allowing each ingredient to speak for itself.
| Where | KIGO, Four Seasons Hotel, DIFC |
| When | Wednesdays to Sundays from 6:00pm onwards |
| Price | AED 1,500 per person |
Unwind with Traditional Emirati Dishes at Gerbou
Gerbou, the city’s premium destination for reimagined Emirati-inspired food, is inviting guests to savour traditional dishes, each thoughtfully crafted using locally sourced ingredients, led by Chef Ninad Salvi. Guests can savour a selection of traditional Emirati dishes, including Balaleet, Lamb Harees, Chicken Machboos, Lamb Theared and Logaimat, each celebrating the richness and diversity of the UAE’s culinary heritage.
Set within a beautifully renovated 1987 Dubai building, Gerbou seamlessly blends Emirati heritage with contemporary design. Every element, from rich camel leather sofas and embroidered pillows featuring Ghaf trees to Sadu-inspired woodwork honouring the UAE’s Bedouin culture and bespoke fish scale lights symbolising the Emirati community’s deep connection with the sea, pays tribute to the UAE, its land and people.
| Where | Gerbou, Nad Al Sheba |
| When | Open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm |
Plan your Next Meeting with a Business Lunch at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi
For a business lunch that combines great food with a stylish setting, Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi’s The Welcome Lunch makes for an ideal midweek choice. Priced at just AED 100, the three-course menu offers a taste of the restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with dishes including Tuna Tartare, Vitello Tonnato, Angus Flat Iron and Vegetarian Aioli, followed by desserts such as the Tropezienne and Floating Island. Whether meeting with clients, catching up with colleagues or stepping away from the office for an afternoon meeting, Isabel’s sophisticated interiors and thoughtfully designed menu provide a polished setting for the working week.
| Where | Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island |
| When | Daily, from 12:00pm to 2:45pm (4:15pm on weekends) |
| Price | AED 100 per person |
Relax By The Sea at Sirene Beach by GAIA
Sirene by GAIA’s pool offers a refreshing escape this Q4. Guests can relax poolside while enjoying Sirene’s signature food and beverage offering, creating an effortless blend of leisure and al fresco dining. The beach and pool experience allows guests to enjoy a day by the water while making the most of Sirene’s dining offering and Aegean-inspired ambience.
| Where | Sirene Beach by GAIA, J1 Beach, Dubai |
| When | Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Price | AED 200 (beach access) or AED 300 (pool access). The amount for the beach and the pool is non-redeemable. |
| More | sirenebeach.com |
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