JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar unveils EL – The Portal to Elsewhere

Anewrooftopdestinationthatredefineselevationthroughdesign,flavor,andexperience

Mumbai, November 8, 2025 – Thecity'ssociallandscapeissetforadramaticascentwiththehighly anticipated opening of EL – The Portal to Elsewhere,animmersivenewdestinationatJWMarriott Mumbai Sahar, that promisestobeathresholdbetweentheordinaryandthetrulyelevated.Morethan a rooftop bar, EL is a state of being, where sophisticated design, globally-attuned cuisine, and inventive mixology converge to transform the guest experience.

AWorldSuspendedAbovetheCity

The experience begins not at thebar,butonthestaircasethatleadstoit.Thissymbolicascentsetsthe tone for whatawaitsabove,aworldsuspendedbetweenrealityandreverie.Onceatthetop,guestsare greeted by an ambience that feels immersive yet intimate, blending contemporary design, curated lighting, and rhythmic music that moves with the mood of the evening.

EL unfolds across three distinct yet connected spaces. The BubbEl Room offers an intimate Champagneexperience,aquietcornerwherecreativitymeetscelebration.Thisleadsseamlesslytothe Indoor Bar which is the heart of the venue, where premium spirits and elevated cocktails come together to createmomentsofconnectionandindulgence.Finally,theOpenSkyDiningareaprovides an airy, immersive experience beneath a canopy of stars. Here, guestsdineontheedgeofElsewhere, savoring global flavors with effortless elegance as the city lights fade below.

CulinaryandCocktailJourneys

EL’s philosophy, "Flavors That Travel," drives a menu designed as a passport for the palate. The cuisine masterfully draws from Japan, South America, and the Mediterranean, moving fluidly between crudo and charcoal, delicacy and boldness. Signature plates like citrus-brightened tiraditos, globally-inspiredgrills,andshareabletapasarebuiltforeveningsthatlinger.Eachdishiscraftedtobe shareable, refined, and globally attuned, reflecting EL’s philosophy of elevation through simplicity and depth.

The beverage program, aptly named "Elevated Cocktails for Another World," is an act of mixological ascension.Themenucelebratesspiritsthatrise,blendingglobalinfluenceswithinventive techniqueacrossthreedistinctpaths:thebrightandvibrantCitrusyandFruitycategory,the soft-edged Floral and Herbal selections featuring bold botanicals, and the complex Strong and Stirred concoctions, designed for the moment the city disappears and the spirits truly rise. The selection features signature libations, from the luxurious, truffle-infused Enchanted and the smoky, tart Topamine, to the aromatic, herbal complexity of the Elixir and the warming, nutty profile of the Asgardian. Every sip is crafted to be a passage from the familiar to the transformed, ensuring that where global flavours meet, they always rise.

“WithEL,we’rereimaginingwhatabarexperiencecanmeanwithinthecontextofmodern luxury. JW Marriott Sahar has always been synonymous with exceptional hospitality, butthislaunch takes that promise to new heights, literally and creatively. EL is designedtobecomemorethanjusta venue; it’s an experience that embodies the evolution of the brand.. It’s a space that evokes emotion and curiosity, where our guests can rise above the everyday and connectthroughflavour,music,and design. With EL, we wanted to craft a destination that feels both elevated and effortless, redefining how the city experiences rooftop dining.”

Sachin Mylavarapu, General Manager, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar,