Dining Facilities
For the epicurean, Velaa Private Island boasts extraordinary culinary experiences with venues that are unrivalled throughout the Maldives and an extensive wine cellar with an exclusive wine selection from around the globe. With four restaurants, four bars and a wine cellar, Velaa Private Island offers a magical fusion of both International and Maldivian cuisine.
“Day by day, minute by minute, we push ourselves to the highest level to create experiences that will be remembered forever.” Gaushan De Silva, Executive Chef
A family’s grand adventure or a couple’s romantic dream, find your own secluded paradise and create moments of magic for a day.
“Day by day, minute by minute, we push ourselves to the highest level to create experiences that will be remembered forever.” Gaushan De Silva, Executive Chef
A family’s grand adventure or a couple’s romantic dream, find your own secluded paradise and create moments of magic for a day.
Aragu
Presenting contemporary European cuisine with an Asian
twist, Aragu has taken the dining experience to the next level, combining passion for culinary art with awareness and sustainability. To complement the refined cuisine of Aragu, the sommelier team has created an 800-bin exclusive wine list and offer a knowledgeable and tailor-made service of an extensive and constantly evolving wine collection.
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Restaurant
Tavaru
The amazing views over Velaa and the beautiful
azure waters of the Maldives are further intensified by Tavaru’s menu celebrating Teppanyaki grill cuisine.
Exclusive Japanese tasting menus combine a grand
theatric show with culinary delights such as the Teriyaki Black Cod and Kagoshima A5 Tenderloin. Everything
experienced from the highest architectural building
on a resort island in the Maldives.
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Restaurant
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Wine Cellar
Athiri
Athiri is beachfront all-day dining at its finest, where
guests can enjoy a feast of creative global cuisine from
all over the world. Chefs from 14 nationalities use
the finest imported and local ingredients to serve a
menu of authentic, home style food. A wood-fired oven
offers freshly made pizzas, a signature of Athiri, served
throughout the day.
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Restaurant
Faiy
The wellness restaurant named Faiy Restaurant is the culinary
aspect of the Velaa Wellbeing Village. Set as an oasis in the
tropical garden of the island, the restaurant serves healthy, light
and colourful dishes overlooking the greens of the Velaa Golf
Academy by Olazabal. Formulated by a holistic and healthy
approach to living and using the highest quality ingredients, this
wellness inspired menu is taken to the next level offering real,
clean and unprocessed whole foods that are as close to their
natural state as possible.
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Restaurant
Avi
Against the backdrop of spectacular
ocean sunset views, Avi Bar transforms
into a vibrant cocktail lounge at night,
complete with master mixologists, a DJ
and a live band.
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Bar
Beach Bar
Situated on the Watersports beach, the
brand new Beach Bar is a great location
for a refreshing juice or cocktails after
an active day on the ocean. The snack
menu offers a variety of dishes from
salads to pizzas and a trio of open
sandwiches, as well as ice creams and
fruit platters.
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Bar
