Dubai’s homegrown fine-dining destination, ALBA, has introduced two new weekday lunch offerings designed for business meetings, midweek breaks and casual catch-ups.
Located in the Dubai Opera District, the restaurant has unveiled its Bijensu Ranchi business lunch and Sushi Tabehōdai unlimited sushi menu, both available Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The Bijensu Ranchi menu is priced at AED 105 per person and offers a multi-course experience with a soup, side dish, two starters and one main course. Starters feature a wide range of Japanese-inspired small plates including Edamame, Korean Fried Chicken, Agedashi Tofu, Cucumber and Crab Salad, Kale Salad with wafu dressing, Chicken or Shrimp Gyoza, and Tempura Moriawase. Vegetarian diners have dedicated options such as Tofu Steak and Green Salad.
Main courses span light and hearty dishes. Vegetarian choices include Tofu Don, Mushroom Noodles, Stir Fry Ramen and Tofu Bibimbap. Meat-based selections range from Chicken Katsu Curry and Chicken Teriyaki Don to Chicken Katsu. Guests can also upgrade their meal with Wagyu Yakiniku Don or Wagyu Bibimbap for an additional AED 30. Desserts are available at the same supplement and include Miso Snickers, Yuzu Matcha Tiramisu and Alba Mochi. The menu is complemented by a curated drinks selection, including signature drinks and mocktails.
Sushi enthusiasts can instead opt for the Sushi Tabehōdai package, priced at AED 175 per person, which includes unlimited sushi and bottomless iced tea. The menu spans uramaki, hoso rolls and nigiri, with highlights including the Cheesy Crazy Roll with kani kama and mozzarella, the Volcano Roll with shrimp pâté and spicy mix, and the Crunchy Salmon and Spicy Shrimp rolls. Other creative offerings include the Drunken Roll with chicken teriyaki, red cabbage and orange tobiko, and the Dynamite Roll combining mango, salmon and kani kama. Classic choices such as California and Crazy Maki rolls, alongside nigiri options of tuna, salmon, mango, kani, avocado and ebi, round out the selection.
