• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Ayada
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Style
    À la carte
  • Setting
    indoor
  • Atoll
    Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

About Kai

Those in search of bold, aromatic flavours will feel right at home at Kai. This restaurant takes guests on a journey through Southeast Asia, with dishes inspired by Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine. Think fragrant curries, tangy stir-fries, and beautifully plated dim sum—each dish prepared with authenticity and finesse.

Part of the dining roster at Ayada, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, this asian restaurant runs a à la carte format · indoor setting.

From the kitchen

Signature dishes

  • fragrant curries
  • tangy stir-fries
  • dim sum

Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.

Dine at Ayada

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Across the Maldives

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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…

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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Frequently asked

Questions about Kai

  • What cuisine does Kai serve?
    Kai at Ayada serves Asian in a à la carte format, set indoor. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • What are the must-try dishes at Kai?
    fragrant curries, tangy stir-fries, dim sum. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.
  • Is Kai 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 Kai sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Kai located?
    Kai 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 Kai

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.