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| STANDARD |
|---|
| ★★★★★ |
| LOCATION |
| Dhaalu Atoll |
| DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT |
| 170km from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport |
| TRANSFER TYPE |
| Seaplane |
Mediterranean-inspired dining in casual chic. Family-style all-day dining by the infinity pool on the isle of Play. Cool dripping creams satisfy sweet cravings at the poolside ice cream boutique.
By mornings: smoothies and juice blends, gourmet crostinis topped with overflowing flavours, eggs 12 ways or design your own.
At lunch and dinner: Mediterranean-inspired salads, sandwiches, seafood, pastas from the indulgent to the gluten free, pizzas, Asian delights and complimentary tropical splendor.
Sunshine Thakurus circulate with water, sunblock, iPads, towels and refreshments of coconunts, fruit skewers and icy popsicles.
ALL-DAY DINING - EPICURE
Flaky pastries drizzled in heaven open the morning with a simply divine start. Follow with fruit salads made to order from the familiar and tropical exotics, or an omelette embracing fine cheeses and a chiffonade of garden-fresh herbs.
From the extensive breakfast buffet to a la carte lunches and dinners, Epicure offers infinity poolside indulgence at its most chic, casual and delicious. Tipple with a selection of 18 teas and 260 wine labels.
FINE DINING - EDGE
Whisked by speedboat. Caressed by the breeze beneath the sweeping white curves of the canopy. Crystal waters lap alongside you. Delicate flavours of the Indian Ocean stolen from masterpiece culinary sculptures on the plates before you. Moments of Edge fine dining.
Exclusive overwater dining accessible only by boat, Edge focuses on fresh local seafood, including only local Maldivian reef fish, highlighted with modern techniques.
For the ultimate experience, request Edge Signature: a 5-course set menu of Maldivian Wahoo Sashimi, Pan Fried Scallop, Carnaroli Risotto, Wagyu Beef Tenderloin and Nougatine Cereals.
ASIAN DINING - NEST
Climb into our tree house, Nest, for an unforgettable dining high. Navigate the jungle on a labyrinth of wooden walkways to your private perch in the tree tops. Chilled sculptures of sashimi arrive in a globe of ice. Avant-garde presentations by Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian chefs grace your table in one of the most spectacular restaurants in the Maldives.
Leaves shake in an ecstatic shimmy. Bird sirens call out through the canopy. Explore the surreal six metres high or tucked between serpentine vines at the forest floor. For a theatrical meal, the teppanyaki table is the most desired in the house.
Pair your meal with recommendations by the Sake Master. Taste the world’s most expensive coffee, Black Ivory. Experience the sweet finale of Nest’s signature dessert: Luwak Coffee Brûlée, rich cream custard infused with a secret recipe featuring Kopi Luwak essence and accompanied by roasted banana ice cream.
UNDERWATER PLAYGROUND - SUBSIX
Feel the tingle of Dom on the tongue, six metres below the waterline. Parrotfish swim past shoals of Moorish Idols. Moray eels slide through the lagoon. Groupers make goliath appearances amidst the rainbow of butterflyfish and damselfish, while the resident Hawksbill turtle glides in for a visit.
SIGNATURE CONCEPT - TRIBAL
The fire rages. Flavours sear. The memories crackle.
A Maasai warrior welcomes you with a Dawa, East Africa’s to-lust-for cocktail, drenching your taste buds with honey and lime. Select your pleasure from a menu fusing African, Central and South American tribal cuisines, elevated with a fine dining touch.
Hidden in the walls of the boma, dine on signatures like the Big Afrikaaner – smoky grilled OP rib kissed with lime wedges, margarita salt and the spice of chipotle. Dip Warm Ostrich Bobotie into a heavenly nectar of peach chutney, your sweet peri peri or the tartness of tomatillo confit.
Soak up the atmosphere after dinner with a Jebena coffee pot of African beans ground and roasted on site – from the deep mocha of Ethiopian Harra to fragrant Yrigacheffe to selections from hills and highlands across the continent.
AL FRESCO LOUNGE - DUNE
Barefoot dining on white sands. Cocktail lounging on plush bean bags and a drifting ceiling of clouds. As night falls, a beach club stirs, the DJ sending chilled beats through sea breeze.
The stars shine day and night in glowing cocktails. Try the smoking cocktail Meduse or concoctions born of house-aged liquors in on-island oak barrels with fruit infusions, floral liqueur or organic twists.
If you please: sheesha and seashells by the seashore.
BAR - FAHRENHEIT
Step into the light. A rooftop lounge suspends you in nature. The sun’s rays flit through glass walls and the Indian Ocean is laid out before you. Feel the heat of passion, paired with the delicious chilled cocktails of home-aged rum.
Settle into a cosy couch. Sip a cool cocktail or sparkling wine and watch the sky begin to glow orange, then pink. As the sun sets, the pulse quickens and the music rises. Close your eyes and absorb the beat, or let your body move with it in time.
GRAB-AND-GO DELIGHTS - THE DELI
Pluck your pleasure from jars of tempting treats. Take away a smoothie or rich brewed coffee. Peruse a selection of antipasti, Panini, ciabatta, pastries and other easy eating delights.
Seeking a sweet indulgence? Ask the barista to whip up milkshake of homemade ice cream, or go a bit healthier with frozen yoghurt and succulent fresh fruits.
IN-ROOM DINING DINE-IN
Special sunrise moments from spa cuisine to lavish ‘Breakfast Affairs’ to caviar blinis, Wagyu sirloin, poached eggs with truffle Hollandaise and Champagne. Epicurean lunches and dinners served in the privacy of your villa. Children’s favourites for family days around your private pool.
Room service goes over the top with PER AQUUM Niyama’s ‘Dine-In’ concept. Choose from simple refreshments or extravagant meals spanning the globe’s cuisines. In addition the Dine-In menu, guests are free to order from the nine dining venues scattered across the islands of Chill and Play.
PRIVATE DESTINATION DINING
Gourmet picnics on a deserted sandbank for two. A bonfire and the sizzling aroma of mahi by water’s edge. Capture the bold, the imaginative, with unique dining experiences to order. Brought to life by your private chef and Thakuru – beyond expectation.
Toes buried in sand, deliciously cool. Sunset’s hues spread in front of you, dancing on the horizon. Enjoy a degustation menu inspired by the riches of the ocean. Sip on an espresso martini freshly served, creamy with a kick. Destinations unbound by imagination – on land, at sea or deep underwater. The experiential perfected with passion by PER AQUUM.
WE KNEAD YOU
A playfully different spa as individual as you are. Go spiritual or go irreverent. Polish. Crush. Nourish. Soothe.
A bottle of Champagne and chocolates to accompany your spa indulgence? Why not? Oxygenate your body. Be an Island Man. Spa solo, with a lover or with your little ones. LIME after dark in the Maldives first 24-hour spa.
CHILL OR PLAY THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Float through the darkness and glimpse species by torchlight as you night snorkel the reef. Bask in morning's first rays and salute the sun in yoga at dawn. Zoom through the lagoon on an underwater rocket, or sail away for sunset dolphin spotting. Dozens of diversions await at Nature's Playground. All ages will discover ways to chill and play – from kids’ Zumba to romantic Dhoni cruises with vintage bubbles.
WEDDINGS
Bodu beru drums beat a searing rhythm and flames in the night burn like your passion. Kiss beneath a sky clad in stars. Exchanges vows at sea beneath pure white sails. Unite souls in a ceremony set within a palatial villa and awaken the next morning to endless ocean views. From private island bliss to a modern ‘cathedral’ draped by the design of the reef, find a backdrop that moves you like nowhere else in the world.
Please note – These experiences are intended to allow you to celebrate your love in a memorable destination. They are ceremonial only and are not legal commitments.
The stage: crystal lagoon views, a sun-kissed deck, lush gardens. Sway in your Dhoni-shaped swing as the sun resurrects from the sea. Let toes sink into sand. Breathe.
Inside, red accents explode amidst airy white interiors. High-tech toys and gourmet treats create an indoor playground, and the rain showers, your private waterfalls. For more, ring your personal Thakuru – your whim is our command.
Each Beach Studio can accommodate up to two adults.
Size: 135 sqm
King bedroom
Private deck with loungers, Dhoni-shaped swing and dining table
Open-air bathroom with choice of covered and open-air rain showers
In-room entertainment system with LED TV, Bose surround sound and international movie selection
Direct beach access
Deli-In brimming with drinks and treats in a full-sized refrigerator
Thakuru – Maldivian butler service
Step from your thatched villa onto white sands. Inhale. Jungle greens and salty seawaters mingle in the air, and the panorama of the lagoon wraps around you.
It’s peaceful privacy. Sway in your Dhoni-shaped swing and let your toes tease the water. Immerse yourself in a romantic, open-air rain shower. Linger over an al fresco dinner lit by the moon, or provide your own shine with the fibre optic lights of your private pool.
Each Beach Studio with Pool can accommodate up to two adults.
Size: 190 sqm
King bedroom
Open air bathroom
Private pool
Direct beach access
Private deck with swing, loungers and dining table
In-room entertainment system with LED TV, Bose surround sound and international movie selection
Deli-In brimming with drinks and treats in a full-sized refrigerator
Thakuru – Maldivian butler service
Lounge on your private deck and gaze on it like a painting: Swipes of turquoise, azure, lapis brushed across a canvas of sky and sea. The billow of an ivory sail catching the breeze. Tiny diamonds of light on the pool’s surface.
Descend your stairs into the lagoon and enter the frame, adding bronze skin and rippling water to the picture. Behind you, the interior of the studio, with its crisp white backdrop and pops of aqua, forms its own work of modern art.
Each Water Studio with Pool can accommodate up to two adults.
Size: 175 sqm
King bedroom
Private pool
Private deck with loungers, daybed and dining table
Stairs leading from your private deck into the lagoon
Enclosed bathroom with partially open-air shower
In-room entertainment system with LED TV, Bose surround sound and international movie selection
Deli-In brimming with drinks and treats in a full-sized refrigerator
Thakuru – Maldivian butler service
An over-water ocean haven with plenty of space to play. Wake to glimmers of dappled light on the lagoon and descend into its cool waters. Lounge on the deck. Plunge into your private pool by day and slip into your starlit Jacuzzi when night falls.
Indoors, a sleek sumptuousness awaits. Sink into a king bed. Melt in the oversized soaking tub. Or stand beneath the cool stream of the rain shower and let water and wind transport you.
Each Deluxe Water Studio with Pool can accommodate up to two adults.
Size: 190 sqm
King bedroom
Private pool
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Private deck with loungers, daybed and dining table
Stairs leading down from your private deck into lagoon
Enclosed bathroom with partially open-air shower
In-room entertainment system with LED TV, Bose surround sound and international movie selection
Deli-In brimming with drinks and treats in a full-sized refrigerator
Thakuru – Maldivian butler service
Huddled together offshore, a quintet of extraordinary villas forms a secluded overwater playground. Close to the action but far from the bustle, up to 14 adults and eight children can experience a holiday fantasyland amidst azure skies, turquoise sea. Here, the island comes alive for you. Grills sizzle at your private barbeque and movie under the stars. Boduberu drums beat. A Dream Dhoni glides you towards the sinking orange orb on a sunset cruise.
Enjoy the expanse. A Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Pavilion, beats at The Crescent’s heart, flanked by two One Bedroom Water Pavilions and two Deluxe Water Studios, all five with private pools. Two dedicated private butlers, a private chef and a housekeeper keep your island oasis running smoothly.
The Crescent can accommodate up to 14 adults and 8 children.
One Two Bedroom Ocean Pavilion with Pool
Two One Bedroom Water Pavilions with Pool
Two Deluxe Water Studios with Pool
Private Boduberu performance
Private sunset cruise on Dream Dhoni
Private barbecue and move under the stars
One dedicated chef
Dedicated housekeeping
Two dedicated Thakuru – Maldivian butler service
Dedicated resort buggy
Foot ritual upon arrival
Fresh coconuts and cooling box with cold face towels delivered daily
Private deck with floating loungers, daybed and dining table
Enclosed bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers
In-room entertainment systems with LED TV, Bose surround sound and international movie selection
Direct ocean access