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Nestled in the heart of Dubai Marina, Elaia is Pier 7’s newest dining destination, having opened in June 2025. This chic Mediterranean restaurant combines contemporary elegance with stunning waterfront views, stylish interiors, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Guests can enjoy a culinary journey inspired by fresh and vibrant Mediterranean flavours, from expertly crafted mezzes to indulgent mains and desserts, delivering a dining experience that’s as memorable as its setting.
The venue also hosts regular ladies’ nights, happy hours, business lunches, and seasonal celebrations, making it a dynamic spot for both everyday dining and special occasions.
Christmas Groups at Elaia
Gather your loved ones, colleagues, and friends this festive season and celebrate in Mediterranean style. Elaia presents a special, flavorful Christmas groups 3 course set menu perfectly crafted for sharing and celebration. Delight in vibrant starters like orzo salad and honey baked feta, followed by hearty mains such as roasted leg of lamb, whole roasted seabream, and turkey breast – all ending sweetly with a classic cheesecake. Paired with handcrafted cocktails, mulled wine, and warm hospitality, Elaia is the perfect setting to toast to the most wonderful time of the year.
Festive Tip: Guests wearing an Ugly Christmas Jumper receive a complimentary festive drink
What: 3 course set menu with shared starters and mains, and individual desserts for group bookings of 8 pax or more
Location: Elaia, 4th Floor, Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Date: 3 – 23 December 2025
Timings: 12pm – 11pm
Price: AED 245 per person (Food only)| AED 415 per person (Food + 2 hours unlimited beverages)
T&Cs: Minium of 6 pax required for group bookings
Booking: Call 04 576 2389 or book directly through the website
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Elaia
Celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with Mediterranean charm and festive indulgence. Elaia invites guests to dine overlooking the sparkling Dubai Marina, with a sharing-style 3 course set menu that brings the season’s best flavours to life. Savour starters like melitzanosalata and honey baked feta, followed by showstopping mains such as roasted leg of lamb or roasted seabream fillet. End on a sweet note with rum baba and panettone semifreddo, perfectly paired with festive beverages. It’s a celebration of good food, great company, and glistening Marina views, a Christmas to truly remember.
Festive Tip: Guests wearing an Ugly Christmas Jumper during Christmas Eve or Lunch receive a complimentary festive drink
What: 3 course set menu with shared starters and desserts, and individual mains
Location: Elaia, 4th Floor, Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Date: 24 December (6pm onwards) & 25 December (12pm – 4pm)
Price: AED 235 per person (Food only) | AED 415 per person (Food + 2 hours unlimited beverages)
Booking: Call 04 576 2389 or book directly through the website
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New Year’s Eve at Elaia
Welcome 2026 in true Mediterranean style at Elaia Dubai. Set against the glittering backdrop of Dubai Marina, this New Year’s Eve celebration features a sumptuous 3 course sharing-style set menu and an atmosphere of pure elegance. Start with a selection of vibrant dips and starters, from melitzanosalata and seabass ceviche to crispy calamari, followed by indulgent mains like roasted black cod, confit duck leg, or calamarata pasta. Round off the experience with something sweet, such as mouth-watering tiramisu or decadent crème catalana, complemented by signature beverages, grape, and New Year sparkle. As midnight approaches, raise your glass to new beginnings and enjoy a spectacular countdown overlooking the Marina.
What: 3 course set menu with shared starters and desserts, and individual mains | A la carte for NYE will be available inside with a reduced menu
Location: Elaia, 4th Floor, Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Date: 31 December 2025
Time: From 8pm – 1am (Open cash bar from 1am till late)
Price: AED 444 Soft Package | AED 888 House Package | AED 1111 Premium Package
Booking: Call 04 576 2389 or book directly through the website
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