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  11. Ille De Joie
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Ayada
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Style
    Wine Bar
  • Atoll
    Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

About Ille De Joie

Intimate cheese and wine bar with a curated selection of fine wines and artisan cheeses in a sophisticated setting.

Part of the dining roster at Ayada, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, this european restaurant runs a wine bar format.

Dine at Ayada

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The resort

The Ayada experience

Ayada Maldives is a 5-star private island resort located on Maguhdhuvaa Island in the southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The resort features 122 villas, including overwater and beachfront options with private pools, and is serviced by butlers. Guests can choose from six restaurants, with the poolside Zero Degree restaurant…

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How to reach

Getting there

75 min + 15 min domestic flight + speedboat from MLE

Ayada is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (75 min + 15 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

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Questions about Ille De Joie

  • What cuisine does Ille De Joie serve?+
    Ille De Joie at Ayada serves European in a wine bar format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Ille De Joie included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Ayada cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Ille De Joie sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Ille De Joie located?+
    Ille De Joie is one of the dining venues at Ayada, set in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Ille De Joie

Specialty restaurants at Ayada are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.

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