Byblos sur mer

Business lunch with a view? The set menu at this waterfront restaurant is a Levant feast made up of two cold and one hot mezze, a main course and dessert with water, a soft drink and coffee. Just don’t get too caught up with the laid back ambience or you’ll end up extending your lunch break. AED 120 per person. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Bainouna Street, Al Bateen. Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3.30pm. Contact: 02 666 6888, dining-intercontinental-ad.ae 

Zaytinya

Take your colleagues for a genuine two-course Lebanese meal including Oriental lamb, kebbeh and kofta. Main course options change daily, which is only one of the reasons we’re tempted to go back again and again – plus the food is some of the best we’ve had in the city. AED 69. Al Seef Village Mall, near Khalifa Park. Sun-Thu 11.30am-3pm. Contact:
02 447 4489, (Abu Dhabi) or 03 784 8422 (Al Ain)

Ginger

Escape the office in favour of an international buffet. The options are diverse so there’s something for everyone to try. Watching your figure? Fresh salads and soups are also available for AED 75 if you feel like going light. Soft drinks and water are included. AED 135++ per person. Sat-Thu noon-3pm. Park Rotana Hotel, near Khalifa Park. Contact: 02 657 3333, fb.park@rotana.com