White Elephant
Close-up of the carved wooden gable and illuminated White Elephant Thai Restaurant sign at nightThe White Elephant is a Thai eatery in downtown El Gouna, featuring carved wooden gables and a brightly lit sign that sets an authentic Asian ambiance. Its décor includes subtle Thai motifs, wooden accents and dim lighting, creating a relaxed yet lively atmosphere where guests can enjoy spicy curries and fresh salads served in generous portions.
The restaurant is a short walk from several beaches, hotels and water‑sports centers. La Playa is just about three minutes away, while the Villa Coconut Hotel is only two minutes away. For sailing, Red Sea Sails lies within a two‑minute stroll, and the Sports District is about eight minutes away.
- Thai dishes served in a relaxed downtown setting
- Carved wooden gable and illuminated sign at night
- La Playa beach about 3 minutes walk
- Villa Coconut Hotel only 2 minutes away
- Dine‑in only
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Where to stay nearby
Villa Coconut HotelOpening soon
~2 min walk
Cook's Club El Gouna
~3 min walk
Sultan Bey Hotel
~6 min walk
Three Corners - Rihana Resort
~7 min walk
Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna
~10 min walk
The Chedi El Gouna
~13 min walk
Beaches nearby
La Playa El Gouna
~3 min walk
El Gouna Sailing Club
~13 min walk
Moods Beach Club El Gouna
~23 min walk
The Smokery Beach Bar & Restaurant
1.9 km
Zouni Beach El Gouna
2.2 km
KBC El Gouna
2.7 km
More places to eat nearby
Chuchichäschtli - swiss house
next door
Athena Greek Taverna
next door
Fish Market
next door
Tiger Wok
next door
Bob's Hot Dog
next door
Irish Pub
next door
Things to do nearby
Red Sea Sails
~2 min walk
Easy Speedboats
~3 min walk
El Gouna Sailing Club
~13 min walk
KitePeople El Gouna
~17 min walk
Scuba World Diving Centre
~18 min walk
El Gouna Golf Club
~19 min walk
What's on nearby
Every Sunday · 7am
Sunday Breakfast at Oceana Restaurant offers a buffet and live music with marina views.
Three Corners - Ocean View Family Hotel
Every Sunday · 7pm
Sunday evening BBQ with Oriental show at Sultan Bey Hotel.
Every Monday · 1pm
A weekly Egyptian-style BBQ party featuring live music, belly dancing and local cuisine.
Every Monday · 6pm
Live singers at Tandoor Restaurant every Monday and Thursday, paired with a daily happy hour.
Every Wednesday · 7pm
An evening BBQ with live local singing at The Chedi El Gouna every Wednesday from 7pm.
White Elephant and what's around it
about a 10-minute walk
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