ELIA Greek restaurant whose Grand Opening took place at Majestic hotel on November 15th, is a new take on Greek. Not a statue or broken plate is in sight. Instead, a tranquil, cozy, earthy setting welcomes you, featuring olive trees, which is where the name Elia derives from. A team of 4 Greek chefs, headed by the award winning Yiannis Baxevanis not only creates masterpieces of contemporary Greek cuisine, they serve you their creations themselves, giving you the opportunity to converse with them about the recipes and the dish.

To a Greek audience, top name chef Yiannis Baxevanis needs no introduction. Voted the top chef of Greek Cuisine in Greece for years and with several awards under his belt, he is set to alter the gastronomical scene in Dubai with the opening of his first venture outside of Greece. His vision? For Greek products and Greek cuisine to assume their rightful position on the world’s gastronomical map. This year, after years of hard work, “Team Baxevanis” has finally been made official. People who have worked closely with him, sharing the same vision and passion have started a journey with a suitcase of Greek aromas and flavors in their hand. Their first stop on their global endeavors: ELIA at Majestic Hotel.

According to Chef Baxevanis, “What distinguishes Greek cooking is the aromatic herbs we use and the wild mountain greens. Our olive oil, for example, makes our dishes light and healthy, but above all constitutes our tradition.” Baxevanis’s creations are borne out of moments of inspiration. However, he ardently believes that the products and ingredients are the most significant contributing factor to the success of a dish. “The quality of the ingredients constitutes 60% of the chef’s success, while the remaining 40% is skill.”

Elia offers long-established Greek tastes combined with a unique and alternative presentation of each dish. Top ingredients, distinct creativity, great service and an amazingly cozy environment are only a few of Elia’s core elements.

Every meal starts with a heart-warming welcome: an offering of fresh slices of the best home-made bread you'll find in Dubai, accompanied by original olives from Kalamata and fresh virgin olive oil. The menu contains a wide range of hot and cold mezze and delicious main courses offering meat, sea food and vegetarian options. It is hard not to be wowed by the creative use of nuts, Greek cheeses, interesting herbs and unique combinations which provide a distinctive flavor. A good selection of Greek wines complements the flavours of the menu. Not to be missed are the desserts which are refreshingly uplifting and are the pleasurable conclusion of a unique gastronomical experience.

Chef Baxevanis and his team have placed all their effort and creativity in bringing to Dubai the taste of real Greece. The result? Elia Greek Restaurant at Majestic Hotel. It is a celebration of Greek flavours.

Majestic Hotel is a four star deluxe tower hotel of 28 floors, conveniently located in the heart of Bur Dubai. The hotel is managed by a Greek company. With the opening of Elia, the Greek management of Majestic Hotel wanted to bring the true Greece to Dubai. “It’s a little piece of Greece nestled in Bur Dubai,” says the GM, Alex Economides.